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A screen capture of the random number generator  - - - And counting down to #34, we have Myra.... Congratulations to Myra - I know she will LOVE the GO! Baby Cutter!! Thanks to all who entered.  I really wish I could give a GO! Baby to each of you!! Happy Stitching & Sewing & have a great week ahead.....

With a big thanks to AccuQuilt, I am able to host a giveaway for a GO! Baby Cutter & 3 dies of your choice!  It doesn't get much better than that!! :-)  Here are the very simple rules: 1. Go to AccuQuilt - here and pick your 3 favorite dies - the ones you can't live without! 2.  Come back here & leave a comment to THIS BLOG POSTING ONLY with your name, the 3 dies you want if you're the winner, and a way to contact you in case you are the winner.  If you don't have the email showing on your blog or if you don't have a blog, then you must leave your email.   If I can't contact you if you're name is drawn, then another winner will be chosen. 3. Optional - Become a Follower & leave a another comment that you are a follower (or if you're already a follower) for a 2nd entry to win. 4. Optional - Post about this on your blog & provide a URL for your post for a 3rd entry to win.  Only...

The winner of the zipper bag (posted below) using the Random Number Generator is.... True Random Number Generator Min: 1 Max: 28 Result: 11 Number 11 is Judy!  Thanks to all who entered, I wish I could make each of you a zipper bag!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I've finally gotten a chance to use the AccuQuilt GO! Baby cutter this weekend - and it's AMAZING!  Let me show you what I've done so far... First, the materials - the Go! Baby cutter, the die (I've used the "Fall Medley" one for this project), the cutting mat, fabric pieces with Heat & Bond ironed as according to directions - and we're off.... This die cuts 5 difference shapes, so I was able to cut what I wanted from each of the fabric by trimming them to the size of the design... here are the large leaf & pumpkins - getting ready to add the fabric for the acorn pieces & the other leaf....  The next picture was blurry (sorry), but you lay the cutting mat on top, lay it on...

Yesterday evening I *finally* finished 2 tote bags with 2 matching zipper bags for each one.  These are for my friend Kathy (no blog).   I sure hope she's happy with them.  I love the fabric - it's Blackbird Designs "Wild Rose" and I think it's gorgeous!!  The pattern for the tote is in the Fancy Work (Jane Timmers) Maderia Sewing Set pattern.  I have a few other finishes & will share them later, no pics yet. Thanks for stopping by & happy stitching & sewing!!

Hi & happy Tuesday!  I thought I'd already posted a picture of this great bag from Carol , but I don't see it.  Guess I've lost my mind - what little there was left of it at least!  Anyway - isn't this GORGEOUS!?!  I posted a picture (below) of the piece I stitched & finished on the box for Carol, and this is what she sent me.  I'm a "bag junkie" and she decided to add to my collection!  I love all of the fabrics and the style, it's really cute huh?!?    And she filled it with goodies - a couple of cross stitch charts, a pair of scissors (for sewing, not stitching!), some rick rack & trim, buttons, some mini charms from Moda and a sign that says "Stitching Girl" - she knows me so well!!!  Everything is just great Carol - thank you again! :-) I have been stitching and sewing - it's too hot here to do much else.  I'll share some pics with you soon....  so do check back, won't you? Happy stitching & sewing!!

Look what the nice UPS man dropped off at my house yesterday afternoon.... with 3 dies of my choice - LOVE these - don't you!?! :-) All compliments of Carolyn at AccuQuilt ! Yes, I actually have my own now - woohooo!!!  And I will be doing some "testing" and "reviewing" soon and then, guess what?! I will be giving one away - WITH 3 dies of the winners choice! I also bought 3 other dies - the Tumblers, Hexagon and Value - oh my - I see a new addiction! I had to try it out - and let me tell you, I can see this being one of the best things since sliced bread!!  I cut out over 100 "tumbler" pieces in just minutes - it's really amazing.... Now, to get them sewn up & see what I can find to cut out next.... ;-) See, I told you it was exciting - to me - and to one lucky winner when I host the giveaway at least! :-) Check back (hopefully) soon for more details. Thanks again to AccuQuilt - LOVE it already!! **Edited to add - I didn't actually "...

Happy July 4th and a big thank you too all who serve this great country - you & your families are much appreciated!  About 6 weeks ago I ran across a blog post that touched me by Carol of Brown Quilts.  You can read it here - http://brownquilts4me.blogspot.com/2011/05/i-always-say.html .  I emailed Carol then & though I'm a bit slow, I finally have a box of pillowcases to send her - finished them up today.  If you have time time & ability, won't you please send a pillowcase or two (or 16!) to Carol for her friend?  I do have some stitching to show you, but I'll wait on that.  I also have some *exciting news* to share soon.  :-)  You'll just have to wait a bit & see what it is though... stay tuned! Happy stitching/sewing/quilting.... :-) 

Come spend the day stitching in SC - we'll be at The French Hens in Manning from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 6th. The cost is $10 which includes lunch with beverage & dessert. Just bring your stitching & have a great day stitching & chatting. Email for more info - amycspals@yahoo.com Looking forward to seeing you there!