Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Quiltmakers 100 Blocks Vol 4 is here!!!

It hits the newsstands Nov 15, WOOHOO!! What a thrill to be included in this awesome magazine with 100 new fabulous block ideas.



When I heard that Quiltmaker was looking for new blocks for Vol 4, the first thing I thought of making was a penguin. It didn't take long to draw something up and go to my stash to find just the perfect fabric to make the little guy. I got it done and sent it in.



I think I actually screamed when I got the email saying that my block made it in the Quiltmakers 100 Block Vol 4.

My block "Just Chillin'" is on page 66.


All the designers in Vol 4 are on a blog tour now through Nov 11, Friday.


To visit every ones blog, click on the "100 Blocks Blog Tour" button at the top of my blog and it will take you there.


To win one of these great magazines, just leave me a comment and a winner will be drawn randomly at the end of Friday. Remember you must be a follower to win.


You don't want to miss this give a way, there's too many blocks to pass up ;)
Good Luck!!

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106 comments:

  1. ktNovember 9, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    Love your penguin--so cute! Congrats on making the cover--I've been admiring your block every time I see the cover. Would love to win a copy of this issue of 100 blocks--thanks for the chance!

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  2. AnonymousNovember 9, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    Your Penquin is so great. Makes me smile.
    SallyKingemail@gmail.com

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  3. JulieNovember 9, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    The block is adorable! I have a granddaughter who is crazy over penguins--I'm sure she will get something made with this block! Thanks for the chance to win 100 Blocks. Congrats on being included in this great publication!!

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  4. Lori SNovember 9, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    Adorable block. A few of these with some setting square would make such a great baby quilt! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  5. LaurelNovember 9, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    i would love a copy of this!

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  6. KristenNovember 9, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    He's very cute. Love this issue! Thanks for the chance to win it!

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  7. GlennaNovember 9, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    Love your peguin block. Congrats for having your block chosen!

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  8. DianeNovember 9, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    I love the penguin! Very cute!
    Not much to tell you about me - I work full time, take care of my aging Mom (so sometimes I work from home) and raised my cousins three children after she passed away. Quilting has helped me keep my sanity through all of the difficult times. Congratulations for getting your block on the cover!

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  9. Purl ButtonsNovember 9, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    Penguins! Wonderful!

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  10. Carmi QuilltsNovember 9, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    I would love a copy of this magazine.

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  11. Lee Ann L.November 9, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    That penguin is so cute! Thank you for a chance to win.

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  12. Carrie P.November 9, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    Very cute block. Congrats!

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  13. AnonymousNovember 9, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    My son's girlfriend collects penguins and he is always trying to find "different" penguins gift items for her. I do believe we've got something here! Thank you!!

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  14. bunbearNovember 9, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    your penguin block would be perfect in a winter wall hanging!

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  15. jofridsquiltNovember 9, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    Your penguin is so cute. Hugs Jofrid

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  16. Lisa EnglandNovember 9, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    Love the penguin. And I see you made the cover - congrats!

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  17. Linda ColemanNovember 9, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    what an adoreable block. Really looks like a cheeky chappie.
    Thank you

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  18. MaryNovember 9, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    The penguine is so cute. Congratulations on making the magazine, and the cover too.

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  19. AnonymousNovember 9, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    I am totally enjoying your little penguin, does he have a name? Congratulations on making such a fine block. He looks totally chilled!

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  20. Marlene @ KISSed Quilts . comNovember 9, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    Love the penguin!!

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  21. GretchenNovember 9, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Love your cute penguin quilt block! Congrats on making it into the magazine!

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  22. JudyNovember 9, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    The Penguin block is darling. Congratulations on being picked for the magazine.

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  23. swheatsueNovember 9, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Congratulations on not only having your block selected but for also making it to the front cover! Love the penguin!

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  24. arletteNovember 9, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH sorry if you need to cover your ears, it was me screaming... because I have a crush on penguins, and your block's sooooooooo cute, I want it for myself, lol, congrats for being published and the cover, way to go!!!

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  25. Blue BirdNovember 9, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    My grandkids will love this one!

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  26. JenniferNovember 9, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    It's been so much fun wondering around the blog-isphere looking at all the wonderful blocks! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  27. CherylWNovember 9, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    Too darn cute!!!!

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  28. JoannaNovember 9, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Cute penguin, and I love the block name. Nice job.

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  29. KarynNovember 9, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    The cover, hunh? CONGRATS!! WHOO HOOO!

    He's very VERY darling. And so appropriately named :o)

    Thank you for being so creative and submitting such a "cool" block

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  30. GillNovember 9, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    I love penguins!
    Here in the UK we are watching a new series with David Attenborough called 'The Frozen Planet' - there are a lot of penguins!

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  31. SallieNovember 9, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    I'm a follower and I love your penquin block!! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  32. Mom2RyandSisNovember 9, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Cute block, Thanks for the chance to win!!

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  33. Lori LNovember 9, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Love your penguin. He would be so cute as a pocket on a tote bag used to carry frozen groceries in. Congrats on making the magazine. I would love to win a copy and make your penguin.

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  34. StephanieNovember 9, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    My granddaughter loves penguins. I see a wallhanging coming on! Congratulations!

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  35. Cheryl WillisNovember 9, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    I blocked test this block for vol 4 and when I finished I held it up and asked, "how's it look?"
    Hubby replied: It looks like a bird.
    My 4 yr old Grand daughter said: It's a PENGUIN, grandpa don't know his birds.

    cracked me up- I have marked this pattern in my TO DO list, want to make the 'birds' in brights and wilds for karlee's bday.

    good job-congrats cw

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  36. MaryNovember 9, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Great Blocks for a winter themed quilt. Gotta get this magazine...to go with my other 3. What fun to read the stories behind each block too!

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  37. Linda in Arkansas November 9, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Oh what an adorable block!! I can think of so many ways to use it. (Pot holders for my daughter's penguin kitchen, pockets on an apron or little girls dress.) This so deserves to be in the magazine! Thanks for creating it. I would love to be entered into the give away and I'm very happy to be a new follower. This is the first time I've been to your blog - and I really like it.

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  38. LindaNovember 9, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Your block is soooo cute!! Congrats on being chosen by 100 blocks. Thanks.

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  39. LizA.November 9, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Your penguin is just too darn cute for words--love him!

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  40. Kathy in GANovember 9, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    I've tried to sign up to be a follower, but I must be doing something wrong...
    I love your penguin...they hold a special reminder in my heart of when we lived in Pittsburgh...during the time of the hockey back to back Stanley cups!

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  41. Barb JohnsonNovember 9, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Cute, Cute, Cute! I'm from Pittsburgh and he would be great for a Pens banner!

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  42. MarileeNovember 9, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Cute block and cute blog. I will follow you.

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  43. LeeNovember 9, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    I love your block - congratulations on being in the 100!~ and the cover! how cool!
    butler83ataoldotcom

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  44. Kathy HNovember 9, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    I love your penguin block. He is so cute. My sister-in-law is in love with penguins too so I am always looking for some new blocks to make for her.

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  45. JillNovember 9, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    I am Just Chillin waiting for my copy of Volume 4 to arrive.

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  46. SewLindaAnnNovember 9, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    Loving the penguin! the design of this page is so cheery!

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  47. JoyceLMNovember 9, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Love your penguin block. A friend is retiring soon & she collects penguins - this will be perfect for a quilt for her. I'm a new follower. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  48. The Village QueenNovember 9, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Very cute, goes well with the other animal block quilts Quiltmaker has had in the mag receintly. Thanks for the chance!

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  49. MaryBethNovember 9, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    What a cute little guy.

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  50. QuiltaliciousNovember 9, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Your block is just too cute... I adore it.. I can't wait to make a mug rug out of him... I think it would be cute for this cold little fellow to keep a mug of hot cocoa warm.

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  51. LindaNovember 9, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    I really enjoy paper piecing, and your penguin design is one that I will probably try to make.
    Thanks for a great block!
    Linda in Southern Illinois

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  52. Mom2fourNovember 9, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    I love penguins! Cute block!

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  53. Donna KeatingNovember 9, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    You made the cover too.

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  54. MaryNovember 9, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Love your penguin! They always seem to be such happy critters. Congrats on making the cover!

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  55. AnnieofbluegablesNovember 9, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    Congratulations on making THE 100!! I'd love to win a copy. I love the penguin. and I think I'd scream if I got accepted as well. How very FUN for you

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  56. RobynNovember 9, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    This magazine looks awesome and your penguin is so cute.

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  57. LJNovember 9, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Just Chillin is a darling block. I am looking forward to seeing the "how". What! It's nearly the middle of November; good golly, Miss Molly, what happened to Septmeber and October??

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  58. JeanneNovember 9, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Congratulations on being chosen for the magazine. Your block is real cute!

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  59. kwiltnkatsNovember 9, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Sure like your Just Chillin block. I'm waiting for Happy Feet 2 to be released. Just love the singing and dancing of the cute movie...hope it is as good as the original. Penquin enclosures are one of my most favorite spots to camp out when I go to the zoo. They have such personalities and you've done well to bring it out in your block. Sandi

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  60. BarbaraNovember 9, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    OMGosh, your little penguin is just so cute! Love seeing all the creativity in this issue, and I've enjoyed discovering and exploring your blog! Thanks so much for sharing!

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  61. CindiNovember 9, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    I love your penquin block! It's Great! Congrats on being in the 100 Block issue!

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  62. Rachel BatesNovember 9, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    You made the Cover! Congrats!

    Why have to follow? Will you follow mine?

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  63. SnoodlesNovember 9, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Congratulations on being in the magazine! I think Just Chillin is absolutely adorable, and I'm your newest follower! I would love for you to visit me if you have time, at lilypadquilting.blogspot.com
    Thanks for the chance to win the magazine! Keep the great blocks coming!

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  64. Linda in PANovember 9, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Your penguin block is so cute! I follow your blog. Thanks for a chance to win a copy of this magazine.

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  65. Darling Jill QuiltsNovember 9, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Love the penguin! I can imagine there will be a lot of kids wanting a 'Happy Feet" quilt after seeing it!

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  66. Michele SekaquaptewaNovember 9, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    I LOVE penguins. What a cute block. It looks so simple to make. Congrats on making it into the magazine.

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  67. bairdmtnNovember 9, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    Cannot wait to get my hands on this 100 blocks book!! Such great ideas!! I wanna make them all!!!!

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  68. TamsynNovember 9, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Beautiful and fun block!

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  69. JanNovember 9, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    What a cute block! I'm a new follower.

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  70. RachellNovember 9, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    hi! Your penguin is so cute! My boys love the penguins on "Three Caballeros" (disney) and Happy Feet, and our local aquarium in Utah has some new penguins which my boys love to watch! This would be so much fun to make! Can't wait to explore your site more. Thanks for a chance to win!

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  71. Jodi - usairdollNovember 9, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    What a fun block! I had to become a follower after seeing it!hehe.

    Thanks for the giveaway and a chance to win.

    usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

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  72. BillieBee (billiemick)November 9, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    He's so sweet! I'm a follower

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  73. MadelineNovember 9, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    you just knew it had to be a penguin? I understand why I would have to do a moose, but why did you have to have a penguin? Tell us, please, that's the most fun part!

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  74. BrendaNovember 9, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    I love your block I think snowmen and penguins don't get enough time. They are just so cute and I know the holidays are close when the Coca-cola ads come out.

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  75. ritainalaskaNovember 9, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    cool pp penguin! so glad to find it ... relly need to win a book now! thanx for the opportunity to do so!

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  76. Dianne GilesNovember 9, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Congratulations on being on the cover! Love the penguin, sew cute. Thanks for the chance, Dianne

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  77. Marcia W.November 9, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    Penguin - wonderful and quirky - just like what my grandnieces would love and squeal over! So sweet and cute... Thanks for the giveaway which I cannot enter as not a follower.

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  78. VickiTNovember 9, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    Your penguin is adorable. Congratulations on being in this issue. How exciting.

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  79. MarianneNovember 9, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    Love the penguin. Thanks for the chance to win, I am a follower!

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  80. DebbieNovember 9, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    Your penguin is so cute! Congrats...
    Thanks for the chance to win extras.

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  81. AnonymousNovember 9, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Oooh love your penguin, very cute!!

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  82. scraphappyNovember 9, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Cute little penguin! How sweet would he look with a polar bear and a snowman for friends in a sweet little winter table runner.

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  83. DebbieNovember 9, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Congrats on being included AND making the cover, Margie! I have become a follower.

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  84. Maria KievitNovember 9, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Really neat penguin. Would be easy to use in a quilt with more animals in a winter theme

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  85. KimNovember 9, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    What a darling little penguin. So cute. Thank you for the giveaway.

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  86. LowerGAGirlNovember 9, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    That's just about the cutest dadgummed thing I have EVER seen!!...can't wait to get this one! and you make the cutest little red riding hood...the wolf...he needs more makeup!!..lol...added you to my blogs to follow!...thanks for the opportunity, m

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  87. KateNovember 9, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    What a cute block!

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  88. AnnmarieNovember 9, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    I am a new follower. Your block is cute, cute, cute! Thanks for the chance to win Vol 4.

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  89. SandraNovember 9, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    Love the cute little penguin. I have a friend that loves penguins. I plan to make her a wall hanging using your pattern. Congratulations!

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  90. LizzieHelenNovember 9, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    That penguin is too, too cute!

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  91. Pat VNovember 9, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    Cute block. Thanks for the chance to win the magazine

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  92. AnonymousNovember 10, 2011 at 3:53 AM

    This little guy is too cute! If he could talk he'd say pick Marie to win the mag!lol Congratulations!

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  93. JoNovember 10, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    The Penguin block is so cute! Congrats on being in the mag!

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  94. Carla GNovember 10, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Love, love, love your penguin block!! I'd love to do a penguin quilt! Congrats on being in the magazine & on the cover too! Thanks for a chance to win!

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  95. AmandaNovember 10, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    I really like the penguin block!! Congrats for being in the magazine!

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  96. merrily rowNovember 10, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    You did not just make the magazine. YOU ARE THE NUMBER ONE BLOCK ON THE COVER, great job. I will have to make a table runner for my neice, penguin girl.

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  97. scarletteNovember 10, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    I really like Just Chillin - reminds me of Happy Feet. shobbs@vcu.edu

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  98. NancyNovember 10, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    Squeal! Your penguin is adorable!!! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  99. Karen in TucsonNovember 10, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    That is the cutest little penguin. Love them a lot.

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  100. WendybNovember 10, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    just chillin would be perfect right now....summer's catchin up here in the southern hemisphere and I'm wishing I was with the penguins! Maybe making one or two might cool me down!!! hehehe
    thanks for the giveaway and congrats on the block....love it...it's just too cute!

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  101. JanetNovember 10, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    What a cute little guy - such potential for a really fun quilt!

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  102. CandaceNovember 10, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    Okie dokie...I'm a following you now!

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  103. Quilter In ParadiseNovember 10, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    what a fun block you created! I'm a follower, too

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  104. AmyNovember 10, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    That is a cute little penguin!

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  105. ShannonNovember 10, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    SO CUTE!! And your on the cover. Congrats!

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  106. Nancy SueNovember 11, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    You're a cover girl!!! We sooo love penguins. My 4 yr old goes balistic when the Happy Feet II commerical comes on, I'm sure this block is going to be a huge hit! Congrats on being featured!

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