Tuesday 28 September 2010

Go! Round Flower Die


Today I'm posting for SewCalGal's Accuquilt blog hop and I've attempted my first video tutorial! I've chosen to use the Go! Round Flower die which makes lovely applique designs. I've been experimenting with something a little different - creating a flower circle by folding fabric into six before cutting.

Click below to watch the tutorial:



The Go! dies can cut many different types of fabric, not just cotton. This weekend I cut some flowers from hand dyed felt and used two to make a quick gift: a mini pincushion which could be good sewn onto elastic to go on your wrist.

 I also tried some fashion fabrics such as tweed and organza. These can be layered to make flower brooches or decoration for a bag or jacket.If you're worried that these will fray you could fuse some lightweight interfacing on the reverse before cutting.
TIP: when cutting felt or other fabrics on the Go place tissue paper on the die first, then the fabric on top. I think this helps prevent fibres getting caught in the blades.



Remember to visit all the blogs taking part in the hop this week for more Accuquilt fun!

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109 comments:

  1. IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jackson28 September 2010 at 14:01

    Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy....I don't have this die so having the opportunity to see the fun things you've made is great.

    The broach idea is a great one for teacher gifts. Fast and fun....I like that.

    Smiles,
    Kelly

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  2. WvHmmngbrd28 September 2010 at 14:04

    What a jump start to inspiration and creativity! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  3. debbie28 September 2010 at 14:10

    I just love the way you used this die in the first picture. I would love to win your give away. I will only be claiming one chance to win
    debbie

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  4. Lee28 September 2010 at 14:13

    I love seeing all thing new things to do with the Accucut. Thanks for the chance to win your giveaway too!
    I am a new follower too! Please put me in for two chances. Thank you!

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  5. Janette28 September 2010 at 14:14

    I am so excited for the chance to win the fat quarters!!! I am already a follower! Thank you!

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  6. free indeed28 September 2010 at 14:19

    Two entries for me...I'm a follower as well.
    The die cut pieces are in lovely fabrics; will make a great wallhanging or pillow..so pretty and spring fresh.
    The tip about using tissue paper will help I'm sure when cutting some of those 'flimsier' fabrics..I can picture those brooches as trim on a purse or tote..very elegant! Thanks for the tute and your inspiration!

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  7. Deborah in Atlanta28 September 2010 at 14:19

    I'm so enjoying reading about all the wonderful things that can be done with the GO! And thanks for the FQ giveaway. I'm already a follower. Put me in for TWO chances to win. dmj53(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  8. Aleisha28 September 2010 at 14:42

    Thanks for the giveaway! I hoping to get my own GO! soon, hopefully VERY soon. I am also a follower. Put me in for TWO chances to win. Thanks!

    arambusch@gmail.com

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  9. deserae28 September 2010 at 15:04

    Love the flower die! I hope I get a Go! for Christmas!

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  10. teachpany28 September 2010 at 15:14

    What a great idea. Love the flower circle, the video directions were very clear, and love the fabric choice for the give-away. I now follow your blog, and will post it on Facebook. Does that give me 3 entries? Thanks!

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  11. sewfunquilts28 September 2010 at 15:15

    What a great video tutorial and your ideas are wonderful for our AccuQuilt Blog Hop! I'm now a new follower and posted this on Facebook and Twitter and on my blog. Thanks sew much.

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  12. Nanbon4428 September 2010 at 15:18

    the tutorial is great, a very clever idea for making the circle.

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  13. Nanbon4428 September 2010 at 15:21

    I have the giveaway information posted on my blogs, nanbon44.blogspot.com and nanbonscorner.blogspot.com

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  14. Julie Earsom28 September 2010 at 15:25

    Thanks for the chance for the giveaway. The colors are so soft and comforting.

    http://sweet-quilt-n-bee-shoppe.blogspot.com/
    stampmeup@hotmail.com

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  15. Julie Earsom28 September 2010 at 15:25

    I'm a follower! :)

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  16. Julie Earsom28 September 2010 at 15:26

    I posted about your giveaway on my blog:
    http://sweet-quilt-n-bee-shoppe.blogspot.com/

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  17. paulette28 September 2010 at 15:32

    Yikes!! another die to add to the wish list!! Thanks for the tutorial...I need all the help I can get!! Lovely fabric in your GA!!
    Paulette

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  18. paulette28 September 2010 at 15:33

    Of course I am a follower! :o)
    Paulette

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  19. Julia (Grammy)28 September 2010 at 15:42

    Love the colors of the material. Am new to quilting and am enjoying reading all about the quilting products.

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  20. JayTee28 September 2010 at 15:44

    Two chances for me, I became a follower. The video was informative...I needed to see how to fold the fabric. love the flower pincushion. i would love to make those for my guild's fall retreat

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  21. Deb28 September 2010 at 15:45

    Cute fabrics! I'd love to win!

    Great tip, too - folding the fabric is just like making paper snowflakes with kids!

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  22. Julia (Grammy)28 September 2010 at 15:47

    I also posted about the video on my blog.

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  23. Michele T28 September 2010 at 16:14

    Love the flowers, love the fabric colours. Thanks for your generosity. micheletimms@gmail.com

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  24. Michele T28 September 2010 at 16:16

    I am a new follower and look forward to your future posts. Thanks for an awesome giveaway! micheletimms@gmail.com

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  25. Winona28 September 2010 at 16:17

    How cute! Love the flowers. Thanks for the giveaway. Winona

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  26. Rebecca28 September 2010 at 16:18

    Great job ~ I especially like the felt idea!

    And I'm a follower of your blog :)

    ourbusylittlebunch(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  27. Mary Grace McNamara28 September 2010 at 16:26

    I love the fabrics and the cut outs! Thanks for a fun giveaway!

    I'm a follower too, so 2 entries for me please!

    Thanks,
    MGM

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  28. Jocelyn28 September 2010 at 16:33

    I love how you have used your die. Very beautiful fabric. Thanks for entering me in your giveaway :-)

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  29. Marilyn28 September 2010 at 16:41

    I love the pincushion idea. The BlogHop is great for bringing together people with the GO!
    Marilyn in San Antonio, TX

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  30. Lis Harwood28 September 2010 at 17:05

    Nice work, I'm already a follower.

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  31. Lis Harwood28 September 2010 at 17:06

    I didn't know the Go! would cut anything other than cotton, it is becoming a total essential tool!

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  32. SewCalGal28 September 2010 at 17:10

    Hazel what a great post. Excellent video. I love your tip on folding the fabric to make a flower wreath. Excellent tip! And I love your flower pin cushion and brooches too.

    And, some lucky winner is going to love your beautiful fabric from your giveaway. Just delightful!

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  33. PaTcHwOrK jEnN28 September 2010 at 17:17

    some of my favorite colors! Love the first block you posted how pretty.
    Hope I win. Thanks for sharing.

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  34. Dana Gaffney28 September 2010 at 17:23

    Great tip about the tissue paper, I have been having a problem with fibers getting caught and of course I never want to stop to clean them out. Thank you. I've also become a follower of your blog.

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  35. Fiber Babble28 September 2010 at 18:14

    I love the idea of making a 'ring' of flowers. Now I'm looking at my autumn leaf dies and my gingerbread man dies and-and-and... Thanks for the inspiration!!

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  36. Kathy MacKie28 September 2010 at 18:15

    I am a follower, for sure. I am making 2 comments.

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  37. Kathy MacKie28 September 2010 at 18:16

    Your tutorial is great and those flowers are a super idea. 2nd comment!

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  38. Rita28 September 2010 at 18:26

    I really enjoyed your tutorial..very clever!

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  39. Robin (RsIslandCrafts)28 September 2010 at 18:28

    Your flowers look amazing. I love all the different things people are making with their Go!s

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  40. harleywife57/ Mickey White28 September 2010 at 18:33

    oh How awesomely cute ! amazing what can be done when you are 'crafty' !!!
    mickey76@mchsi.com

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  41. harleywife57/ Mickey White28 September 2010 at 18:36

    I'm now following your blog ; thanks !!!
    mickey76@mchsi.com

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  42. Brigitte28 September 2010 at 18:41

    thank you for the inspiring video! the wreath looks GREAT - I'ld be more than happy, to be the lucky winner! greetings from Germany
    Brigitte

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  43. Jorie28 September 2010 at 18:42

    The flowers are so pretty! I never thought I would want any dies for applique but you just changed my mind!

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  44. Weatherbee ;)28 September 2010 at 18:45

    What a wonderful giveaway! And great job on the video tutorial, it looks so simple, but comes out so wonderfully. What a great idea to fold the fabric first, I love the way it turned out! Wonderful job!

    ~Teresa ;)
    I am also a follower, so please enter me twice!! :)

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  45. Lovie28 September 2010 at 18:46

    Beautiful use for the Round flower die. Love that wreath - make sure your send that photo to the AccuQuilt people. I've never done any of the applique dies, does using the fusible web help to stabilize the fabric, so you don't need to be a careful with grain lines? Would love to win your pre-cut flowers and the FQ's.
    I'm a follower so please put me down for 2 entries.

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  46. Jorie28 September 2010 at 18:46

    I am a follower!

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  47. Brigitte28 September 2010 at 18:53

    NOW I'm also a follower of your blog!
    greetings Brigitte

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  48. Sandy28 September 2010 at 19:12

    I love that pincushion! Thanks for the video- this is a delightful blog ;) Thanks for the chance in your give away, Sandy

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  49. Sandy28 September 2010 at 19:13

    This is my second entry, I am now a follower! Sandy

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  50. QuiltSue28 September 2010 at 19:42

    That was a fantastic video, thanks Hazel. I'd like to enter your giveaway please, and I am already a follower.

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  51. The Vegetarian Hunter28 September 2010 at 20:12

    Three for me please! You can check out my post on my blog regarding your video and give away here: http://veggiehunter.blogspot.com/2010/09/cotton-cocktails-is-doing-another-give.html
    And I am a follower! Thank you for the chance to win!!

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  52. arlette28 September 2010 at 20:20

    I'm having fun with this Go hop, please enter me in the drawing, it looks like fun!

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  53. Stray Stitches (Linda G)28 September 2010 at 20:28

    I am a new follower!

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  54. Stray Stitches (Linda G)28 September 2010 at 20:29

    Thanks for the tutorial and a chance to win your giveaway!

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  55. Diane H28 September 2010 at 21:11

    I'm not lucky enough to own a GO!, but am really enjoying the amazing things that can be done with them. Excellent video. Thank you putting my name in your draw.

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  56. Becky28 September 2010 at 21:14

    Thanks for the fabulous video! Thanks for the inspiration! Take care!

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  57. Sandie @ crazy'boutquilts28 September 2010 at 21:25

    Love the pincushions! What a fun idea! Thanks for the giveaway. :-)

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  58. Bonnie28 September 2010 at 21:32

    I love the flowers. Very very nice.

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  59. judy28 September 2010 at 21:39

    Very cute!! Can't wait to try it.

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  60. bairdmtn28 September 2010 at 22:02

    Looks like I am going to NEED a Go to complete all these great projects I'm seeing!!!

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  61. Beth28 September 2010 at 22:09

    Flower Power!! Love it!!!!
    I am a follower too, and the fabric is beautiful would be great to win..
    Thanks for the giveaway!!

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  62. Marcia W.28 September 2010 at 22:25

    You are so creative! Thanks for the great ideas on how to assemble the flowers. Please enter my name into your drawing. mlwright29 (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  63. quiltingnana28 September 2010 at 22:44

    love your tutorial...I ordered a GO and am not so patiently waiting for it to arrive

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  64. Quiltin' Sandy28 September 2010 at 22:56

    Hi, what a beaut giveaway. I just love those shapes! :-)
    please enter me in the draw. Thanks, sandy.
    sandangels1945@hotmail.com

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  65. Talin's Corner28 September 2010 at 23:11

    That is beautiful. I love the results. Please enter me in your giveaway.

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  66. Renee G28 September 2010 at 23:41

    I love the darling fabric and your tutorial.
    I'm also a follower, so 2 entries for me.
    rsgrandinetti@yahoo(dot)com

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  67. Unknown29 September 2010 at 00:21

    I am a follower, I posted on my blog about your giveaway, and I really enjoyed your video on the flower wreath. That makes 3 chances to win!

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  68. SheilaC29 September 2010 at 00:45

    Thank you for a great tutorial and give away!

    SheilaC

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  69. scottylover29 September 2010 at 01:14

    Those fabrics are so pretty! Thanks for the chance to win them!
    Sandy A

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  70. Joanna29 September 2010 at 01:37

    I love the pincushion you made with the flower cuttings. That is a great idea.

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  71. marilyn29 September 2010 at 01:54

    Three chances for me. I've posted about the blog hop on my blog and become a follower. Very interesting uses for the flower die cut. I'm learning so much on this blog hop that when I do finally get a GO! cutter, I'll be ready to GO! myself :)

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  72. Texana29 September 2010 at 02:56

    Love the fabrics and LOVE the floral cuts! Thanks for the give-away!

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  73. Texana29 September 2010 at 02:57

    I'm already following!

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  74. Nancy Sue29 September 2010 at 04:06

    I am a follower, so I'm making it a seperate comment. Thank you for participating in the blog hop.
    nsue21702 at gmail dot com

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  75. WoolenSails29 September 2010 at 04:07

    I love the flowers you made and the pincushions.
    Beautiful pieces and beautiful fabrics.

    Debbie

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  76. Nancy Sue29 September 2010 at 04:07

    I love your video, and the wrist pin cushion idea is great!
    Thank you for your giveaway of fabric and darling cutouts!
    nsue21702 at gmail dot com

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  77. Cyndi loves to stitch29 September 2010 at 06:16

    thanks for the tutorial. those pincushions are so cute, glad to read the tip about the tissue and wool.

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  78. Rhanda29 September 2010 at 11:39

    Thanks for offering the giveaway!

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  79. Rhanda29 September 2010 at 11:42

    I am a follower! These are lovely fabrics.

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  80. BassetMom29 September 2010 at 12:09

    I've avoided the applique dies but may have to rethink this after seeing what you have done.

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  81. QuilterMary29 September 2010 at 13:48

    How CUTE and how CLEVER! Love the folded up method of cutting.

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  82. Melinda29 September 2010 at 14:41

    You have a great blog and a wonderful giveaway. Please enter me.

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  83. Kasey29 September 2010 at 15:13

    Just started following, love your blog, wish I had a GO, but the next best thing would be to win something cut by yours! Keep the piece!

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  84. babiesdoc29 September 2010 at 15:33

    great tutorial, what a fast way to make a big and intricate block

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  85. Quilt n Queen29 September 2010 at 15:34

    Please enter me in your giveaway. Sure wish I had a GO...........anxious to see what happens at Accuquilt on October 1. Thanks for all the ideas. I'd love to add a GO to my hideaway....that's my.....basement. The creations would be endless. Thanks bunches.

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  86. Quilt n Queen29 September 2010 at 15:39

    I just became your 92nd follower...you are nearing a milestone.

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  87. Garilyn S29 September 2010 at 16:31

    I love the flowers! Thanks for the opportunity to win.
    blessed.mama4 at yahoo.com

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  88. Garilyn S29 September 2010 at 16:32

    new follower!
    blessed.mama4 at yahoo.com

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  89. Anonymous29 September 2010 at 17:12

    Beautiful!
    tattgiff at centurytel dot net

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  90. Anna @FreshDewDrops29 September 2010 at 19:44

    OMG! That circle flower is amazing.
    Two entries, please; I'm a follower.

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  91. emmy29 September 2010 at 22:17

    My wish list is getting longer. I belong to a pincushion group and the flower one is perfect. Thank you for the ideas and video.

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  92. Cori30 September 2010 at 02:48

    I did not have a GO yet. But the flowers and pincushion are adorable

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  93. Back Porch Extras30 September 2010 at 03:42

    Count me in for 2. I love my GO and was one of the early owners. It has made cutting fabrics so much easier since I have only use of my right hand. I love watching the video and what a neat pincushion idea. Thanks for being a part of this hop!
    Patty

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  94. Kyra30 September 2010 at 04:04

    Beautiful fabric! Thanks for a great giveaway!

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  95. Kyra30 September 2010 at 04:05

    I am a follower!

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  96. MoeWest30 September 2010 at 04:39

    I found you through SewCalGal's blog hop. I liked your video. What a good idea to cut the flowers in a circle.

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  97. Judy30 September 2010 at 13:14

    Great blog and lovely fabric!

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  98. Judy30 September 2010 at 13:15

    I am now a follower of this wonderful blog!!

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  99. Nancy30 September 2010 at 15:59

    I LOVE the flowers - what a great idea!

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  100. Anonymous30 September 2010 at 18:00

    You inspire me....

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  101. Melissa30 September 2010 at 18:01

    Great idea, and thanks for the giveaway.

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  102. Anonymous30 September 2010 at 18:04

    I'm a follower!

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  103. Mame Johnston1 October 2010 at 02:50

    Great video and ideas on your blog. Just love the Go! and all the projects you can make with it. I'm looking forward to the BIG announcement tomorrow, aren't you?

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  104. Mystica1 October 2010 at 09:40

    Thank you for the ideas you have given us. Also thank you for being so generous and offering so much.

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  105. dawson.tracy351 October 2010 at 12:52

    i love these quarters and i love the go! i cant wait to get one! thanks for the giveaway!

    tracy dawson
    dawson.tracy35@yahoo.com

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  106. Ms Muffin2 October 2010 at 10:44

    Would love to enter, too! This looks so fun!
    Thanks for the chance to win!

    ulli-xox[at]web[dot]de

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  107. Cheryl2 October 2010 at 17:46

    I am now a follower, I really like you blog. Thanks!

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  108. jdqltr2 October 2010 at 20:09

    I love the video. Great job, and your first video!!! Great idea to make the wreath. I would never have thought about doing it that way. May have to see if I can do something with the Rose of Sharon die, although there's not as much open space for the folds. May have to get this new die after all!

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  109. Quilthaze3 October 2010 at 11:35

    This Giveaway is now closed!Thanks to everyone whoi entered.

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