2.21.2011

Modern Basics {Book Review}

I am so honored today to be able to review Amy's new book Modern Basics.
Let me tell you a little story. About a year and a half ago I stumbled across this blog called Park City Girl. I was so excited because I live about 15 minutes away from Park City, UT and was ecstatic about the idea that there was someone so close to me that had such a fun blog. I contacted Amy and realized that she actually lived in a little town near Park City, she lived in Heber, the same town as me!
Amy and I exchanged several emails and finally met in October of 2009. Amy has become one of my really good friends since then. 
Shortly after I met Amy she told me a little secret about herself. She was writing a book! Amy needed a little help with the machine quilting of her 14 beautiful quilts and I was the lucky one that got to machine quilt each one of her quilts. 
While quilting these quilts I became extremely fond of Amy's unique designs, I loved how simplicity yet detail that each pattern contains. 
Above is a sneak peak of my favorite quilt in the book, it was very hard to choose but there is just something about this Knotted Squares that I love!
Right now you can pick up an autographed copy of Amy's book here. You can also find it on Amazon here.

Amy is also giving away a copy of her book Modern Basics. To enter to win a copy of Modern Basics simply become a follower of this blog and then leave one comment! Winner will be announced March 6, 2011.

You can enter to win this book each day for the next 12 days. Check out each of the blogs below to see how to enter.


SewCalGal 2/22/2011
Terri's Notebook 2/24/2011
Crazy Mom Quilts 2/25/2011
Wild Card Quilts 2/26/2011
BumbleBeans 2/27/2011
Fat Quarter Shop 2/28/2011
Fat Quarterly 3/4/2011
Amylouwho 3/5/2011

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299 comments:

  1. Lily of the ValleyFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    Love your blog!

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  2. Just Sew SueFebruary 23, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    The quilt you've chosen is stunning. You must be so proud to see your quilting in the book.

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  3. Rustic BarnyardFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    I'd love to enter the contest. It looks like a great book.

    Heidi
    ahmotz at xplornet dot ca

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  4. LadybugFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    I would love to win a copy of such an inspiring book.

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  5. UnknownFebruary 23, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    This really does look like a great book. Hoping for a good chance to win it. :) I love books that make me want to quilt right then and there.

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  6. BarbieannFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    I have been a follower of both you and Amy and enjoy both of your blogs. thanks for the chance to win that lovely book.

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  7. epbanFebruary 23, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    I am now one of your followers! Looks like an inspirational book.

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  8. RachelFebruary 23, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Mmmm...nice! This looks like a great book.

    I'm a follower ;)

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  9. TamarFebruary 23, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    I love those designs! I hope I win! Thanks for the giveaway

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  10. KatherineFebruary 23, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    I'm keeping my fingers crossed to win.... ;o)

    Thanks for a sneak peek at Amy's gorgeous book!

    Great blog! I'm happy to be following along.

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    following you from now on, thanks for the opportunity to win this book

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    Hmm, I already follow you. It is really exciting for you that you were able to quilt all of Amy's quilt and that you live by her too.

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  13. MegFebruary 23, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    I've been a follower for quite some time!

    And what could a quilting librarian love more than a book about quilting??

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  14. CJFebruary 23, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    I'm already a follower of your blog and I'd love to win this book.

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  15. WandaFishFebruary 23, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    Aw, sweet story of your friendship with Amy - how nice that you quilted all the quilts in the book :) Thanks for the chance to win a copy, it looks like a 'must have'!
    I'm a follower of your blog.

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  16. Loves to QuiltFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    I would love to win a copy of Amy's book. Thanks for the opportunity. And, I became a follower!

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  17. MoeWestFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    Knotted Squares looks wonderful. I would love to own a copy of this book. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  18. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    I am just discovering the world of quilting blogs. So fun to see people's work and share! Glad to be a "follower", hope someday to be a "leader"!!

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  19. Sara @ Sew SweetnessFebruary 23, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    I've had this book on my Amazon wishlist for some time now! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  20. anneFebruary 23, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    I am a follower. LOVE the book. Thanks for the chance to win. Congrats on the quilting.

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  21. All8February 23, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    I love the pattern that you've chosen out of Amy's new book. Sign me up for the drawing.

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  22. The Rx quilterFebruary 23, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Hi, I have visited your blog for a long time...now I officially 'follow' you! Thank you for the giveaway! Lisa in Texas

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  23. Little CreatableFebruary 24, 2011 at 3:34 AM

    I would love to win this book and I already follow what luck!

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  24. Joan and KevinFebruary 24, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    I am a follower! Thanks for the giveaway.

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  25. Nanbon44February 24, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    I would love a chance to win this wonderful book

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  26. PattyFebruary 24, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    Thanks for joining in the giveaway. I'd love to have a copy of this book.

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  27. LynnFebruary 24, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    How exciting to find your blog! I now need to find how to follow it. I mean I have it on my favorites but I am not sure that is the same. I love the book. I would love the opportunity to win it. Gotta go and learn how to follow your amazing blog!
    Thanks!
    Lynn

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  28. BrynnFebruary 24, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    I'm a follower. I'm so excited to see this book - the patterns look so lovely!

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  29. KarenFebruary 24, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Iam a follower. Wow the sneak peak pattern looks fabulous.

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  30. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    A copy of this book would be just what I need to get my quilting back on track. Thanks for all of the wonderful quilts and ideas you share.

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  31. sharonFebruary 24, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    Love Amy's blog and her quilts, it would be wonderful to have a copy of her new book! Thank you for hosting this give away.

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  32. CelesteFebruary 24, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    I'm a follower. I'd love to win Amy's book!

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  33. DebFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    Already a follower :-). This looks like a fabulous book. Have been a follower of Amy's for ages too.

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  34. Laurie in MaineFebruary 25, 2011 at 2:57 AM

    My 1st attempt went sailing in to cyber space...quilters must have overloaded the internet that first day! Love the quilt on the cover :)

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  35. KatFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    I would love to win this book !! :))
    thanks for the chance !!

    best regards
    Kat

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  36. Michele/TextileTravelerFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Looks like fun; I'd love to win it!

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  37. Canadian KristinFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    [happy follower]

    I love how subtle yet powerful this quilt of Amy's is! Really an exciting design!!! Well done to her on publishing this book! Well done to you for all the quilting!!!

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  38. MartinaFebruary 25, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    wow, looks like a great book. Thanks for the chance to win one!

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  39. LauraFebruary 25, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    can't wait to look through this book! The quilts I've seen from it so far are amazing! I'm following in my google reader.

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  40. Alycia~QuiltygirlFebruary 25, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    How fun to quilt her quilts, and find out you are so close!

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  41. PunkiePie (Jen)February 25, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Great book! I'm now a follower. Thanks for the chance!

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  42. JulieFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    This book looks so fun! I'm excited to be a new follower of your blog too!!

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  43. stufenzumgerichtFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    The book sounds very interesting, I love the quilting of the quilt as shown!Martina

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  44. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Привет.Я из России.Это очень интересная книга.Я бы тоже хотела ее выиграть.Она бы мне очень пригодилась.

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  45. JenFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    I follow you on Reader! What a beautiful looking book, I would love to see it all!

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  46. DanielleFebruary 25, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    I am a follower and would love to win Amy's book! Thanks for a chance.

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  47. DebFebruary 25, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    I'm a follower and thanks for the chance to win my very own copy!

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  48. UnknownFebruary 25, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    I am a follower and this book looks like it needs to be at my house!

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  49. DawnFebruary 25, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    I'm following you now! Not sure why I wasn't to begin with, since I peek at your blog every few days, anyway! :)

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  50. JudyFebruary 25, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    I'm just now starting to sew again and quilting is a new fun thing I'm trying to learn. You do beautiful work!

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  51. krippeeFebruary 25, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Might just buy a copy before winners are announced, I'm a little impatient that way.

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  52. craftytammieFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    i'm a follower of you and Amy! can't wait to see her book!

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  53. anneFebruary 25, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Oooh love the blog tour so far and would love a copy of this book. I am a follower.

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  54. Put your foot down and sew!February 25, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    I'm a follower!
    Jennifer

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  55. OhioLoriFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    I just became a follower! :) Just found your Blog tonight tho too.

    Thanks for chance to win this book!! Looks very cool!

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  56. DebFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    Great book! Thanks for the chance to win! Follower...

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  57. LynnFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    I love this book! Thanks for sharing your blog!
    Lynn

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  58. TreasaFebruary 26, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    Already a follower. Looks like a great book.

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  59. MelissaFebruary 26, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Love the quilts! I'd love the book!

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  60. GretchenFebruary 26, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    I'm a follower. This looks like a wonderful book!

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  61. DianaFebruary 26, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Great designs, thanks for a chance to win.

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  62. tusenFebruary 26, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    It's nice to know how you and Amy met :)
    And the book looks great.

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  63. Heather JoyFebruary 26, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    How fun! I love it when you meet someone close through the blog world!

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  64. MuttiFebruary 26, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    I think it is fun to think you found each other in your own town this way and have worked together and become friends. What a small world 'Blogville' can be!I have you on my Google Reader! Thanks.

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  65. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    This book looks great, thank you for sharing your story also.

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  66. LauraFebruary 26, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    The book looks amazing!! I'm a new quilter and I would love to own a copy of the book.

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  67. PamFebruary 26, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    I love knotted squares too! I would love to win this book! thanks... Pam

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  68. AnneFebruary 26, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    Already a follower! Would love to win a copy of Amy's wonderful book!

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  69. Shannon WallaceFebruary 26, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    I follow your blog and love the things you post about in the quilting world! Thanks for the review and giveaway!!

    jwallace9@gmail.com

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  70. PamFebruary 26, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    I would love to win this book. I've been a follower of her blog since last year ...yours too and I love them both!

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  71. hilaryFebruary 27, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    Would LOVE this book thanks

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  72. ScissorsandThreadFebruary 27, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    I can't wait for this to be released - it looks great.

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  73. MelissaFebruary 27, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Amy's book looks amazing. How cool is it that you 2 live in the same town. Thanks for sharing that story with us.
    I'm a follower.

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  74. Kim D.February 27, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    I'm already a follower of your blog. Beautiful quilts, I hope to win so I can see the quilting on Amy's quilts. Thanks for the opportunity.

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  75. SarahFebruary 27, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    I am now a proud follower! Thanks for the opportunity!!!
    allthingsthread.blogspot.com

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  76. Angela D.February 27, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    I'm a follower! The book looks great. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

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  77. JanetKFebruary 27, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Thanks for hosting the tour - I'd love a copy of that book!

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  78. MaMaFebruary 27, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    I'd love to win a copy of this book. It would help me with my quilting & I love the patterns. Thanks for hosting...new follower!
    Lisa
    mistyfuji (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  79. Marcia BFebruary 27, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    Another wonderful quilt book that I would love to have in my library of quilt books! :) Keeping my fingers crossed!

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  80. DionneFebruary 27, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    What a fun book!
    Cheers,
    Dionne

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  81. lag123February 28, 2011 at 4:32 AM

    I love the quilt on the cover. I wuold love to make it.

    lag110 at mchsi dot com

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  82. Theresa N.February 28, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    I'm following, please sign me up.
    Theresa N
    weceno(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  83. mascanlonMarch 1, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    I'm already a follower and I would love to win this book! Amy has such great eye and design vision.

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  84. valerie boudierMarch 1, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    I follow you on Facebook. I'd love to win a copy of this book

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  85. AnonymousMarch 1, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    I'm a follower! So fun to have a college roomie who wrote a book

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  86. PhoebeMarch 1, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    Thanks for the chance. I have enjoyed reading your blog. I am a follower.

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  87. BrandiMarch 1, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    I'm a follower. I would love to win this book! :)

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  88. AngelaMarch 1, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    I would love to win a copy. I'm a follower.

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  89. Deborah in AtlantaMarch 2, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    I'm a follower. After seeing the book on the different blogs, it's amazing how much one small book holds. I'm in love and want to have this addition in my library. Please let me win it! If not, I know I'll be ordering it. And fabric. And notions. And FQs. And VISA will be so happy. But hubby won't. dmj53(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  90. LindaBMarch 2, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    I am now a follower of your blog! And I would love to win a copy of Modern Basics! Linda :)

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  91. Diane E WMarch 2, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    I am a follower and the book looks like a "got to have" book.

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  92. NaomiMarch 2, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    I am a now a follower! I love finding great blogs & thanks for the chance to win!

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  93. GerryARTMarch 2, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    This is one quilt book I'd really like to add to my library.
    I have just the fabric for a couple of Modern quilts. Well, I may need to pick up some fabric for sashing :^)
    Hugs,
    Gerry

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  94. CindyMarch 3, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    Hi! I have followed you for awhile but am now officially a follower:). This book looks amazing and I would love to win a copy- thanks so much for the chance! Beautiful quilts and a beautiful job on quilting them!

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  95. apple blossomMarch 3, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    love the chance to win thanks

    ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] com

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  96. the girlfriend gapMarch 3, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    I am already a follower :) because I love what you do. It is a great story how you and Amy connected. I love it when life just kind of falls in place like that. Connections that you never imagined but were meant to be. I would love to win a copy of Amy's book. It looks yummy! I have been following Amy's blog too and have been encouraged by her one week one thing challenge. Finished a denim quilt on that little principle just recently. Slow and steady wins the race! Hope to post about it next week at my blog. If you'd like to take a peek, I know you love denim quilts.
    janita

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  97. MarielMarch 4, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    I LOVE the Knotted Square pattern. I really really want that for my bed. Perfect colors too!

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  98. MachelleHMarch 4, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    I discovered both this book and your blog from the book tour. Thank you for taking part and for the giveaway!

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  99. Rhonda the RamblerMarch 5, 2011 at 5:07 AM

    This book looks super cute. I sure hope I get a copy from one of these blogs or I am gonna be forced to purchase a copy...hehehe

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