Sunday, January 25, 2015

Grow Your Blog

Hello!  Welcome to Good Golly Ginger!  My name is Katie, and I am a long arm quilter and quilt pattern designer.  Once again, for a second year in a row, I am taking part in the Grow Your Blog hop hosted by Vicki at 2 Bags Full.  Thank you Vicki for hosting!

 Note: There is a giveaway at the bottom of this post!
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For those of you who are new here, I love fabric!  I love thread!  I love quilting! And I love designing patterns!  I also have a fantastic husband and two lovely ginger daughters who are 7 years-old and 3 years-old.  We live happily in Northern California.
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I bought my first sewing machine five years ago...watched some videos on youtube, and I was hooked!  I started sewing diaper covers and dresses for my oldest daughter.  Years later, I sewed cloth diapers for my youngest daughter.  About three years ago, I became interested in quilting by watching free motion quilting videos on youtube...hooked again.
http://www.goodgollyginger.com/2014/08/sand-drift-quilt-finish.html
My husband and I have fixed up an old HQ-16 long arm quilting machine.  He built a table for it, and I keep adding upgrades to it.  Late last year, I began my long arm quilting business, and it has been wonderful.  I also have begun creating new patterns, and now I have a Craftsy shop too.
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I started blogging about one and a half years ago.  I love following all of the inspirational sewing blogs.  At this point, I am so grateful to now have over 600 Bloglovin' followers.  Holy Shmoly!  It's amazing, and it really drives me to share new quilts.
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Thank you so much for taking the time to learn about me.  I have more quilts and tutorials here and here.  Currently, I am busy working on two new quilts.  I can't wait to share them with you!  You can sign up for email updates on my sidebar to the right, or follow me via Bloglovin'...
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Now, it is time for a giveaway!  

This giveaway is open to all.  Please leave a comment below for one entry to win three spools of lovely Aurifil thread in Light Magenta, Light Delft Blue, and Fern Green...
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This giveaway will close on Sunday, February 15, 2015 at 5 p.m. PST. I will choose a winner at random using random.org.

 Thanks again for visiting via the Grow Your Blog Hop.  I'll be taking some time to visit all the other blogs too.
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Congratulations commenter number 94! Kim, enjoy your Aurifil thread! Thank you to everybody who participated in the Grow Your Blog giveaway!

 Happy Stitching,


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158 comments:

  1. charlotteJanuary 25, 2015 at 3:27 AM

    Hi Katie. I am one of those bloglovin' followers. I love coming here for inspiration. That's what blog reading gives me. You do some lovely work.

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  2. noneJanuary 25, 2015 at 3:30 AM

    Hi Katie,

    Lovely quilts - that's my personal crafty project this year, ready for next winter. Just need to find a design and learn how to quilt lol :) Will certainly be coming here to look for inspiration. x

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  3. Sunshine GirlJanuary 25, 2015 at 3:49 AM

    Wow what lovely quilts - I too have a ginger son although my other son is blonde for some reason! I am joining you via Grow Your Blog and will be back to visit you again soon! Have a great day. Sunshine Girl - Grow Your Blog section 24.

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  4. KittyJanuary 25, 2015 at 3:54 AM

    I'm one of those Bloglovin followers, too!! I'm also only recently into quilting and blogging (I'm not quite at my one year blogoversary), but have found this online quilting community to be fabulous!!! Congrats on the long arming business, too! I dream of doing that one day, perhaps when my kids (5, 2, and in utero) are older.

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  5. LaurenJanuary 25, 2015 at 4:13 AM

    i bought the pattern for the Christmas quilt You do wonderful work

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  6. PugMomJanuary 25, 2015 at 4:15 AM

    Hello! I'm visiting from Grow Your Blog Hop. I'm in Group 24. What a lovely give-away. I have a soft-spot for Gingers--my sister-in-law is one.
    Nancy from PugMom Quilts!

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  7. DeborahGunJanuary 25, 2015 at 4:39 AM

    I love your quilt designs :-) Can't believe you have only been blogging for a year and a half!

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  8. KarenJanuary 25, 2015 at 4:46 AM

    Hi Katie! I am one of your Bloglovin followers too. You are very talented!

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  9. LeeJanuary 25, 2015 at 5:20 AM

    I am a bloglovn follower - I enjoy reading your blog! thank you!

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  10. amyJanuary 25, 2015 at 5:20 AM

    I follow you on Bloglovin! Your quilts are lovely.

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  11. gpcJanuary 25, 2015 at 5:21 AM

    Your quilts are amazing. I am a beginner, and not a very good one at that. :)

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  12. NikiJanuary 25, 2015 at 5:23 AM

    I follow you on Bloglovin'! Your quilts are gorgeous. Simply gorgeous. I grew up in a Northern California and still miss it, so it's nice to see bits of it in your photos!

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  13. JaiaJanuary 25, 2015 at 5:43 AM

    I'm another Bloglovin' follower and thank you for sharing your beautiful quilts with us. They are so inspiring!

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  14. Mary AnnJanuary 25, 2015 at 5:45 AM

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  15. Mary AnnJanuary 25, 2015 at 5:46 AM

    Beautiful quilts! They make me want to quilt again!

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  16. Thearica January 25, 2015 at 5:57 AM

    Hi Katie, I love your blog! and your quilting is fabulous! I will be adding you to my sidebar reading list so I will know when you post something new. I know automatically that way when you have new eye candy! Please come over to see my blog. www.stitchandquilt.com

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  17. Emily CJanuary 25, 2015 at 6:22 AM

    I love your quilts. I started sewing with doll dresses, then my own clothes, and moved onto quilting a few years ago after a long break.

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  18. Barb NeiwertJanuary 25, 2015 at 6:49 AM

    Hi, Katie - nice to meet you! I'm a long armer, too, and fabric lover and my middle name could be "Hooked On Quilts"! I love the name Good Golly Ginger! I'm hopping along with this party over at Mountain Quiltworks. Stop by if you have a minute. See ya!

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  19. MoniqueBJanuary 25, 2015 at 7:01 AM

    As I sit here dreading going out to shovel the 8 or so inches of snow that fell yesterday/last night I am so jealous of how warm and green the pictures of your area look. Not sure if that is what it is like this time of the year there but anywhere that looks warm and green is tempting as we prepare for 24-36 inches of snow on Tuesday. Here's hoping he power stays on so I can be all cozy ans sew. :-)

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  20. OhioLoriJanuary 25, 2015 at 7:06 AM

    Love the pictures your shared!!! Nice on this very cold & gray snowy day here! Your Quilts are Awesome! & thanks for chance to win these beautiful shades of thread too! (Have never used Aurifil before..)

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  21. Karen HJanuary 25, 2015 at 7:19 AM

    Your quilts are so fresh and happy! I am a quilt maker and would love to have a long arm but just don't have the space so I work on a DSM instead. Thanks for the chance to win some Aurifil thread. I've never tried it!

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  22. glassbylindi.blogspot.comJanuary 25, 2015 at 7:26 AM

    OMG! You have only been sewing for 5 years?!? Awesome! Can't wait to see more posts! L

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  23. ShaunaJanuary 25, 2015 at 7:42 AM

    Hi, I'm one of Vicki's helpers checking all the blog links as part of the Grow Your Blog hop. I love your work, your quilts are awesome! Have a great day.

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  24. Teresa S.January 25, 2015 at 7:46 AM

    Congratulations on reaching over 600 followers! I enjoy reading your blog!
    tstanulis@verizon.net

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  25. HavplentyJanuary 25, 2015 at 7:58 AM

    I owned my first sewing machine long ago and have been sewing since. The quilting bug took a bite and now that is what I enjoy. It is most enjoyable when we find something we love to do. You're on my Bloglovin feed.

    tushay3 (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  26. Catskill QuilterJanuary 25, 2015 at 8:50 AM

    It was fun looking at pics of your quilts! I love the Lori Holt quilt - the sampler. Great colors!

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  27. Stitchin At HomeJanuary 25, 2015 at 8:56 AM

    Beautiful quilts. I am a follower.

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  28. Angie in SoCalJanuary 25, 2015 at 9:07 AM

    Emily C sent me over here and so glad I did. Love your owl pattern. So cute! Thanks for the chance. I love Aurifil thread.

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  29. Kay HolmJanuary 25, 2015 at 9:08 AM

    Katie, I follow you on bloglovin. I love your patterns, and I especially like your "bee" quiltabove.

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  30. Vicki HJanuary 25, 2015 at 9:39 AM

    Hi Katie, I am a bloglovin follower. Your quilts are beautiful.

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  31. UnknownJanuary 25, 2015 at 9:45 AM

    hi Katie! found and followed you via the gyb party. i'm looking to start quilting sometime soon - have all of the basic supplies, but... haven't gotten to it yet! hope you'll stop by and visit me as well! have a great weekend!

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  32. cjmontJanuary 25, 2015 at 9:49 AM

    your quilts are gorgeous and i really enjjoy following your blog.

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  33. aspiritofsimplicityJanuary 25, 2015 at 10:23 AM

    I love your quilts and the colors you choose to put together. I am about to dive into quilting again. I did a little bit of it years ago but I am going to try again now that I have a bit more time. You have a lovely blog.

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  34. JJanuary 25, 2015 at 10:28 AM

    Beautiful quilts - especially the blue and yellow one! - and lovely settings for your photos! I would love to win the thread. THANK YOU!

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  35. Quilting TangentJanuary 25, 2015 at 10:46 AM

    Hi, following on bloglovin'. 24Tangent@gmail.com

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  36. barbara woodsJanuary 25, 2015 at 11:16 AM

    old follower, stopping by from Vicki's blog hop

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  37. Judy Cooper Textile ArtistJanuary 25, 2015 at 11:58 AM

    Visiting via Grow Your Blog. I live in eastern Canada and also participating in this blog hop. Lovely quilts. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  38. Joan H.January 25, 2015 at 12:02 PM

    I follow your blog via bloglovin. You are such a talented quilter. Look forward to seeing more great things from you

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  39. BoudJanuary 25, 2015 at 12:06 PM

    Now that's a giveaway I can see putting to work right away...meanwhile I'm enjoying browsing in your blog and admiring your skills with color and shapes in your quilts. Thanks for visiting me, too! and for the nice welcome to GYB.

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  40. Heather GravesJanuary 25, 2015 at 12:31 PM

    New bloglovin follower! You've got some cute stuff going on over here!

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  41. kathyinozarksJanuary 25, 2015 at 12:36 PM

    Hi Katie, just finding you from the party-your quilts are just lovely-thats awesome to be able to design patterns-good luck with everything.
    Loving the giveaway too
    Enjoy the party
    Kathy

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  42. Kathy LJanuary 25, 2015 at 2:23 PM

    Your projects are beautiful. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  43. Rhonda HalushkaJanuary 25, 2015 at 3:14 PM

    Hi Katie! Another redhead (although dark auburn, not a ginger really) visiting from the Grow your Blog party! I am also in northern California, in Sacramento and have just gotten back into quilting! (In fact, I am looking for a person to quilt a quilt I am working on if you want to contact me, not sure if we are nearby each other but I would love to know how you charge to quilt!)... anyway looking forward to reading more of your blog and have marked it as one to follow. Found you cause we are in the same section in Vickie's list! Glad you did the blog hop!

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  44. SkootchoverJanuary 25, 2015 at 3:30 PM

    Hi Katie. I've been reading your blog for a while now, and saw you on the GYB list also. Love your site. Keep doing a great job. I'm in the new blog category - fancyfootfarm.com/wp

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  45. TiffanyJanuary 25, 2015 at 3:39 PM

    It's no wonder you have so many followers! Your work is amazing! Im impressed with how much you have been able to accomplish in such a short time - and with two kids too! Congratulations. :)

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  46. T HaysJanuary 25, 2015 at 4:02 PM

    Love your quilts and other projects. Thanks for a chance to win.

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  47. JereenaJanuary 25, 2015 at 4:33 PM

    Beautiful quilts, Thanks for the giveaway.

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  48. Linda HJanuary 25, 2015 at 4:51 PM

    Hi Katie, so nice to "meet" you on the GYB hop. Its such great fun, isn't it - so many wonderful blogs to discover! Love all your colorful quilts. What a beautiful setting for photos in that second quilt photo- the low stone wall near a pond. Beautiful!! Have fun on the GYB Party! Hope you'll stop by Stitch Lines.

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  49. ButtercupJanuary 25, 2015 at 5:36 PM

    Love, love, love your beautiful quilts. Stopping by from Grow Your Blog and so glad to come and visit here.

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  50. HayleyJanuary 25, 2015 at 6:07 PM

    Hi! Your quilts are lovely. Thanks for sharing

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  51. Cheri the Quilting NannyJanuary 25, 2015 at 6:14 PM

    I really like the blue (background) qullt you made. I really need to get out of my structured box and work on something like this! Good job!
    Cheri
    fabricandmemories(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  52. Allison CJanuary 25, 2015 at 6:29 PM

    Great work! Very inspirational

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  53. MargaretJanuary 25, 2015 at 6:59 PM

    You have very beautiful quilts. A new follower here

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  54. krisJanuary 25, 2015 at 7:16 PM

    I love your Christmas medallion!!

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  55. Lin's QuiltsJanuary 25, 2015 at 7:23 PM

    I've been following you for about a year now.

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  56. Jusmom1January 25, 2015 at 7:45 PM

    I have just discovered Aurifil and LOVE it. Thank you for the chance to win!

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  57. Afton WarrickJanuary 25, 2015 at 8:36 PM

    I've enjoyed following your blog on Bloglovin'.

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  58. SewgirlJanuary 25, 2015 at 9:09 PM

    I follow you on Bloglovin', and I have to admit that in addition to be a awesome designer, I have a tender spot in my heart for redheads, as I both my boys are gingers....Thanks for the chance at the giveaway!

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  59. Quilting NonnieJanuary 25, 2015 at 11:04 PM

    I thought I was going to run out of breath before I got to the end of your comment list! What an exciting blog! We have lots in common: you sewed diapers, I sewed underwear for my little daughter who was too skinny for store bought. You are a redhead, I always wanted to be red. Do you have freckles? I want those too. I'm fair skinned so freckles wouldn't be an issue. I quilt, you quilt. I'm going to love following you. Thanks for the offer of that gorgeous thread for the giveaway.

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  60. PamelaJanuary 25, 2015 at 11:38 PM

    Hi Katie! I love your quilts and pillows, and especially the weekender bag you made! And the little girls' costumes are adorable! Thanks for sharing all this wonderful eye candy! I'm following your lovely blog via Bloglovin.

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  61. Kathy HJanuary 26, 2015 at 3:27 AM

    I follow you via email and have enjoyed your blog very much. Glad to see you are getting more followers. Looking forward to seeing what you are working on next.

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  62. SonjaMJanuary 26, 2015 at 4:04 AM

    Beautiful quilts!!!!!! I am a second year quilter and love it. Sure could use the thread and I love the colors. Thanks for the giveaway!!!! sonjasmith76@yahoo.com

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  63. JanieJanuary 26, 2015 at 4:51 AM

    I love the color combinations you use in your quilts. I follow you via e-mail. Thanks for the information and the giveaway.

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  64. MarilynJanuary 26, 2015 at 5:08 AM

    Nice to meet you Katie and also very nice to meet a younger person who loves quilting. My DIL thinks you need to have grey hair in order to quilt (grin). Aurifil thread is my very favourite thread for piecing. I have my vintage Singer 185K's bobbin tension set specifically for that and its the only machine I use for piecing - it does such a wonderful job.

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  65. BetsyJanuary 26, 2015 at 5:32 AM

    Lovely quilts. Enjoyed your post.

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  66. DawnJanuary 26, 2015 at 6:50 AM

    Those three colors would look great in a quilt!

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  67. Susan StantonJanuary 26, 2015 at 7:34 AM

    Your blog is so much fun to read. Love your beautiful quilts!
    yoyopattycakes at hotmail dot com

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  68. SuperMomNoCapeJanuary 26, 2015 at 7:40 AM

    Such beautiful quilts you've made! Thanks for the giveaway and the chance to win. I've never used Aurifil thread but have been wanting to try it.

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  69. mumbird3January 26, 2015 at 7:42 AM

    Thanks for the chance! Lovely quilts!
    mumbird3(at)gmail(dot)com

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  70. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2015 at 9:01 AM

    Hi from one ginger to another, I'm hopping over from GYB party. Your quilts are amazing.
    Enjoy the blog hop
    Jill

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  71. quilterJanuary 26, 2015 at 9:12 AM

    Thanks for the giveaway! Your quilts are beautiful!!!
    cork@pa.rr.com

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  72. SarahZJanuary 26, 2015 at 9:41 AM

    Hi Katie! I still follow blogs with Blogger, and I started following your sunny blog during last Fall's Bloggers Quilt Festival :) thank you for a sweet giveaway...I have yet to ever sew with anything other than Coats and Clark...I really must try new threads!! :)

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  73. UnknownJanuary 26, 2015 at 9:41 AM

    would love to win the thread

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  74. Threads of InspirationJanuary 26, 2015 at 9:50 AM

    Hi Katie, Your quilts are just gorgeous. Isn't it interesting how something can continue to pique our interest after many years!

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  75. Pedal Sew LightlyJanuary 26, 2015 at 10:15 AM

    I'm one of your 600 Bloglovin followers. Thanks for the chance to win some great Aurifil spools!

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  76. VeronikaJanuary 26, 2015 at 10:24 AM

    Wow, it's amazing what you can accomplish in just five years when it becomes your passion! Now I am so motivated! Thank you!

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  77. Quirky HomemakerJanuary 26, 2015 at 10:37 AM

    Very nice to meet you Katie! All of your quilts in the pics above are lovely, but I especially love the first one! Following you on Bloglovin' now via the GYB hop! Have a great week.

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  78. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2015 at 12:06 PM

    I love your colour choices in your quilts!

    wlinda_ca(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  79. Kathy DavisJanuary 26, 2015 at 12:33 PM

    Hi Katie, (my daughter's name), I would love to have some nice thread. My town only has a WalMart and that is where I get my thread. Poor me!
    kdavis1@centurytel.net

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  80. Beth in NEPAJanuary 26, 2015 at 12:46 PM

    Beautful quilts. I love the aurefil threads though no local places to buy anymore since outlocal quilt shop closed. I am happy I visited.

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  81. MiggsieJanuary 26, 2015 at 1:05 PM

    So happy to be following your blog - I love your work and look forward to seeing your newest projects!

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  82. Magpie's MumblingsJanuary 26, 2015 at 1:12 PM

    Loved seeing your quilts! I'm embarking on making my first quilt (king sized - nothing quite like falling in the pool in the deep end!!). Thank you so much for the invitation to visit. Enjoy the party!

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  83. Michele RJanuary 26, 2015 at 4:12 PM

    I'm a newbie to quilting, sewing in general and love seeing all the different blogs and ideas. Still building my stash and notions. So much to choose from. Love your quilts ans ideas

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  84. MaggieJanuary 26, 2015 at 5:04 PM

    So hard to believe you have accomplished so much in such a short time! Wow, impressive, as are your beautiful quilts! I also adore your cute blog header! Would love a chance to win some pretty thread :-)

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  85. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2015 at 6:36 PM

    I am a newbie to quilting. I don't remember how I came across your blog, but I have been following via email since then.

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  86. SarahJanuary 26, 2015 at 7:55 PM

    I have following you for awhile now, and it's nice to learn a little more about you! thank you for the thread giveaway -- I've never tried Aurifil and would love the chance. sarah@forrussia.org

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  87. DawnJanuary 26, 2015 at 8:02 PM

    Hello, I'm a new follower via email. I look forward to your posts, have a great day!
    dawnm1993(at)gmail(dot)com

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  88. Carole @ Fresh off the FrameJanuary 26, 2015 at 9:31 PM

    Lovely blog, and lovely giveaway! I will be digging through your archives to see your long-arming. I love quilt-y texture!

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  89. nicolesenderJanuary 26, 2015 at 9:42 PM

    Greetings from the Pacific Northwest! I love your quilts! Following you on Bloglovin!

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  90. GranChrisJanuary 26, 2015 at 9:52 PM

    Keep creating. I follow you on BL and your patterns are such fun. I really enjoy them a lot.

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  91. kath001January 26, 2015 at 9:56 PM

    So much gorgeous stuff to look at on your blog! I'll be back!
    kathleen, fourmilesnorthofnowhereATgmailDOTcom

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  92. kath001January 26, 2015 at 9:56 PM

    So much gorgeous stuff to look at on your blog! I'll be back!
    kathleen, fourmilesnorthofnowhereATgmailDOTcom

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  93. KimJanuary 26, 2015 at 10:06 PM

    Your quilts are gorgeous! One of these days I will make a string quilt. A great way to use up scraps.

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  94. tktlJanuary 26, 2015 at 11:11 PM

    Your quilts are inspiring!
    t_ktl at yahoo.com

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  95. SherylJanuary 27, 2015 at 4:16 AM

    A delight to look through your blog. Beautiful quilts, makes me want to start on one right now!

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  96. LindsayJanuary 27, 2015 at 9:04 AM

    Thanks for the chance to win! I am a new bloglovin follower!

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  97. GillJanuary 27, 2015 at 9:58 AM

    Hi Katie, I've been following you for a while but it's good to learn more about you!
    BTW two of my sons are hinger!!

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  98. KimMJanuary 27, 2015 at 10:47 AM

    Greetings - nice to meet you. I'm visiting via GYB party. My goodness, you are such a talented lady! I'm now a follower.

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  99. Cynthia B.January 27, 2015 at 2:31 PM

    These are absolutely amazing colors... thank you for the amazing blog!

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  100. ShirleyJanuary 27, 2015 at 2:59 PM

    Beautiful works of art. You are so talented! Thanks for the opportunity to enter the giveaway. (shirparks@gmail.com)

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  101. UnknownJanuary 27, 2015 at 3:53 PM

    i'm located in northern california too!
    stopped by from GYB party, and your quilts are quite lovely! can't wait to peek through your posts :)

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  102. Darlington DelightsJanuary 27, 2015 at 7:10 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway! kmcassie@gmail.com

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  104. JeanneJanuary 28, 2015 at 5:37 AM

    what sewing fun you are having. I love the quilts that you have displayed here and all of the colors. Sounds like you have made quite the progress with your sewing and your blog. Congrats! I have enjoyed visiting and will be back again for some inspsiration. Visiting from GYB event.

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  105. JenneJanuary 28, 2015 at 5:40 AM

    Oh how delicious colors! :)

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  106. Ellsie320January 28, 2015 at 7:01 AM

    I love the story of your quilting transition. I think you went 0-60 mph in no time! I'm spending my time quilting and knitting, with time out for books. :-)

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  107. Ellsie320January 28, 2015 at 7:01 AM

    I love the story of your quilting transition. I think you went 0-60 mph in no time! I'm spending my time quilting and knitting, with time out for books. :-)

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  108. Sue KosecJanuary 28, 2015 at 9:08 AM

    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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  109. auschickJanuary 28, 2015 at 11:26 AM

    Wow that blue and gold quilt is amazing! I don't know if I would have the patience to do one that large!

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  110. Bleubeard and ElizabethJanuary 28, 2015 at 12:15 PM

    You have a LOVELY blog and beautiful quilts. I was in awe. I'm not a seamstress, but call myself a wanna be sewer. You are truly a seamstress. So nice to read how you started with something old and made it work for you. Now you have a great business to rely on as a result. What a wonderful story that makes. I guess you can tell I really enjoyed visiting your blog. It was a genuine treat.

    http://alteredbooklover.blogspot.com/2015/01/grow-your-blog-blog-hop-event.html

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  111. Lisa EnglandJanuary 28, 2015 at 3:11 PM

    I have enjoyed seeing your quilts and your photo settings are lovely.

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  112. Sylvia AndersonJanuary 28, 2015 at 4:52 PM

    Hi Ginger, glad to see you participating in the GYB hop, and thoroughly enjoyed all your beautiful pictures. It's so much fun traveling from blog to blog, even if I am already a follower of some. Thank you for the giveaway opportunity. lv2bquilting2@comcast.net

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  113. Carole @ From My Carolina HomeJanuary 28, 2015 at 4:54 PM

    Beautiful quilts! You have such a wonderful color sense. Thanks for the opportunity to win some of my favorite thread.

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  114. LeilaJanuary 28, 2015 at 5:11 PM

    Beautiful quilts! How great that you have been able to start your own business.

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  115. Val's Quilting StudioJanuary 28, 2015 at 5:50 PM

    Im already a follower but just stopping in from the GYB hop!! Love those colors your chose for your give-away and enjoyed getting to know ya a bit more through your post!! V:)

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  116. UnknownJanuary 28, 2015 at 6:32 PM

    I'm fairly new, about a year in, and I love your work! I've got your Christmas pattern and I can't wait to make it! I will start in the next month or so, it is so beautiful! Thanks for the giveaway!

    tdkcarpenoctem@hotmail.com

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  117. AnithaJanuary 28, 2015 at 9:58 PM

    Hi.. Glad to know you via GYB party. Your quilts are so lovely. Although I'm not good at sewing, i love admiring your wonderful works.. Thanks for stopping by my blog and looking forward to read more of your posts. Have a great day!

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  118. HeatherJanuary 28, 2015 at 10:26 PM

    Hi Katie! I'm visiting via GYB and enjoying looking around your blog. Your quilts are so bright and cheerful...I just love 'em!

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  119. MariaJanuary 29, 2015 at 3:41 AM

    It's been lovely looking at all those beautiful projects of yours Katie :-)

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  120. Linda HJanuary 29, 2015 at 10:40 AM

    Hello Katie! Dropping by on the GYB party, from snowy cold eastern Canada. I've enjoyed a quick browse around your blog and will be back for a longer look. Drop by and see me too, if you have time. Have fun with GYB!

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  121. Monique (A Half-Baked Notion)January 29, 2015 at 6:40 PM

    Thanks for visiting my blog, Katie! Though I don't do much quilting anymore, I love seeing what you smart folks get up to :)

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  122. RobinJanuary 30, 2015 at 12:43 PM

    Katie your projects are all wonderful. I found your lovely blog through the GYB party. Thanks for the great giveaway, I love aurifil thread.

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  123. Judy Cooper Textile ArtistJanuary 30, 2015 at 4:34 PM

    HI, I'm a textile artist, visiting, via GYB, from St. John's, NL Canada. I'm enjoying my visit to your blog . Such colourful things!

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  124. Sew Can DoJanuary 30, 2015 at 4:52 PM

    Love how colorful & striking those quilts are and those giveaway thread colors too!

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  125. JenetaJanuary 30, 2015 at 5:48 PM

    Your photos are wonderful! I LOVE your quilty fun quilt.

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  126. msmissy02January 30, 2015 at 8:47 PM

    I love the great colors! Thank you for the chance! msmissy02 at gmail dot com

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  127. Motherdragon's MusingsJanuary 31, 2015 at 2:30 PM

    Thank you for the chance to win such a lovely useful prize. the colours are gorgeous. I love reading your blog, been following for a while now.

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  128. Addicted2FabricJanuary 31, 2015 at 2:58 PM

    Return visit - finally. I wanted to thank you for visiting my Blog for GYB, your blog is lovely! All that colour! Great prize too. I follow you with relish... No the chutney relish, but with enthusiasm :-}

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  129. UnknownFebruary 1, 2015 at 10:28 AM

    Hi Katie! My name is Katie too. I also love quilting and fabric, but I can never seem to follow patterns right. You've got the right idea with making up your own! Thanks for the giveaway

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  130. ChantalFebruary 1, 2015 at 3:45 PM

    Hello, found your blog via GYB to which I'm participating for the first time. Lovely work you make. Good luck with your long arm quilting and the Craftsy shop.

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  131. MokkiFebruary 2, 2015 at 3:39 AM

    It was nice to learn more about you. I love the colours you use in your quilts.

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  132. SkootchoverFebruary 3, 2015 at 4:40 PM

    I've been following your blog for a while now. I absolutely love your Christmas quilt.

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  133. DashaFebruary 4, 2015 at 4:17 AM

    Hello Katie, visiting you here from Australia from the GYB party. I have enjoyed seeing your work. Thanks for sharing it.

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  134. Arianna M.February 5, 2015 at 8:47 AM

    I've just started using aurifil thread, but it seems to be working really well, so I'd love to win some more!

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  135. Siouxzq64@gmail.comFebruary 5, 2015 at 6:10 PM

    Wandering through and visiting via the Grow Your Blog Hop. Northern California. My extended family is from Northern California between Eureka and Yreka.

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  136. UnknownFebruary 6, 2015 at 6:44 PM

    Dang, Ginger, I could have used that fern green last night for a binding. I looked through every spool of thread that I own and not a single fern green to be had. I love your quilts, they are so bright and alive. Can I be like you when I grow up? Thanks for the giveaway relation.

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  137. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2015 at 11:17 PM

    Really enjoy your blog, (been catching you regularly on Sew mama sew links). The new shattered plus quilt is quite stunning. You did a bang up job. Thanks for the chance to win.
    Heather from California, hbrooke_ski @ hotmail.com

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  138. MaraFebruary 7, 2015 at 12:36 PM

    Your quilts are beautiful!

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  139. Angela PerezFebruary 7, 2015 at 5:12 PM

    I enjoyed learning about you and what you do. Its a pleasure meeting you. I've became a new follower. I love your quilts. Thanks for giving us a chance to win something. My email is per7867@yahoo.com.

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  140. UnknownFebruary 8, 2015 at 10:18 AM

    I would love to win!!
    melissa_calderon27@yahoo.com

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  141. afistfuloflemonsFebruary 8, 2015 at 3:53 PM

    Aww, what a nice giveaway! I only just learned to quilt so I'm pretty happy to see all the quilting bloggers online so I can see what designs are out there and what tips I could use. :) - afistfuloflemons @ gmail.

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  142. Sarah Goer QuiltsFebruary 8, 2015 at 7:23 PM

    I have been following you for a while (on Bloglovin'). I really enjoy seeing your projects! I have a Grow Your Blog giveaway for the 15th as well... My prize is a little mini quilt that I made.

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  143. UnknownFebruary 9, 2015 at 5:44 AM

    Your quilts are awesome! Thanks for a chance to win.

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  144. Diane BeaversFebruary 11, 2015 at 6:08 PM

    Katie, you make me laugh and smile. I love thread too!
    And "holy schmoly" sounds like a mid west expression..ha ha are you sure you are from Cali?
    Thanks for the chance at some Aurifil, absolutely love it as does any machine I sew with .
    I'm glad you are hooked on sewing...it's such fun to be inspired by bloggers who love it too.

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  145. Danette February 12, 2015 at 8:23 AM

    You've made a lot more quilts than I have in 3 years. I need to Grow My Blog, but I guess I don't blog that much. I'm at my computer all day at work and I really don't do too much "computering" (if that's a word) at home. But I do love to sew and quilt. I would love win the aurifil thread. thank you, peterstankovich@comcast.net

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  146. tpottFebruary 12, 2015 at 10:57 AM

    Thanks for sharing your bio, I've been a follower for a while. I can't believe how much you've accomplished in such a short time. I'm so envious of the color of your's and your daughter's hair color, it's just so beautiful. My mother and mother-in-law both had auburn hair and my husband was white blond as a baby, I prayed when my son was born, that he would have hair in some shade of red but it didn't happen. Love your blog name. ;-> Toni Anne

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  147. UnknownFebruary 13, 2015 at 4:17 AM

    Lovely colours. I can always use more thread. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  148. quilterFebruary 13, 2015 at 5:02 AM

    Love Aurifil! Thanks for the giveaway!
    cork@pa.rr.com

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  149. Alice RonneFebruary 13, 2015 at 5:43 AM

    Would love to win this fantastic giveaway! Thanks! akronne17 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  150. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2015 at 9:38 AM

    HELLO, Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful projects!
    Love these threads+Thank You for this giveaway!
    HAPPY VALENTINES TO YOU ♥

    msstitcher1214@gmail.com

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  151. GidgetFebruary 13, 2015 at 10:38 AM

    I've followed your blog for some time... enjoy checking in on your projects!

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  152. BrendaFebruary 13, 2015 at 1:00 PM

    You have some beautiful quilts here!
    hulseybg at gmail dot com

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  153. OhioLoriFebruary 13, 2015 at 4:02 PM

    Awesome quilts!!! You do grrrreat work!! I already follow your Blog, thru Bloglovin too...

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  154. KarenFebruary 13, 2015 at 6:09 PM

    Very nice quilts on your blog. Thanks for sharing.

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  155. MarianneFebruary 14, 2015 at 3:49 AM

    I love your string quilt, the colors are so pretty. Also love your simple giveaway, no hoops to jumpy through, no "likes" to click, no mandatory follows, Thank You!

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  156. KayFebruary 14, 2015 at 6:54 AM

    I am a happy new follower with Bloglovin. I love to meet new blogs and see lovely quilts, I probably should sew more and read less but there is so much inspiration in blog land. I particular glove your pink and yellow string quilt. x

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  157. NancyFebruary 14, 2015 at 8:02 PM

    Enjoyed reading your posts while cruising thru on my blog hop. Very inspiring.

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  158. KarenFebruary 15, 2015 at 12:36 PM

    You do nice work. Thanks for sharing!

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