Wednesday, May 2, 2012

 Today is the day for the Blog Tour- here's my block.  I wanted to do something simple and kind of fun so I used brighter colors than I normally would.   I thought it might look cute as a table runner also!  I added some French knots and a butterfly button from JAB.  I've got this flower things going on lately!  Here's the actual block-
 Then here it is in a simple table runner.  Easy- would look different in different color ways.  



 I've got some copies of the magazine to give away so make a comment here today and I'll choose 3 names to receive a free copy of the book!
Be sure to check out the website too for their goodies each day this week.

I've got my new fabric line coming out in 2 weeks at the International Quilt Market in Kansas City.  It's called A Cat for All Seasons and it's more flowers with some great blenders! Here's a sampling of the new fabrics-
Once I get some of the fabric in, we'll do a drawing on a sample pack so stay tuned! 

New pattern using the new fabrics- Going Green- unquilted but you get the idea-  I love the greens!
 I've got a few more cuts of the 108" backing fabrics special sale left in several colors.  
Check it out on the website at http://prairiegrovepeddler.com/Other.html

 It's a great purchase on some fun backing colors.

145 comments:

  1. Nice block and great designs here. Congrats on the magazine and fabric.

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    1. Thanks so much! and thanks for following the Blog!

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  2. Cute block and I love your green quilt!

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    1. Thank you- the greens are in the new Cat fabric line.

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  3. Cute block! Love seeing your new fabrics and quilt design as well! Thanks for the chance to win!

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    2. Stay tuned, we'll have a drawing for fabric later this month when it arrives!

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  4. Such a lovely block! I love to have a whole bunch of flowers in the quilt. Looks great!

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  5. I love your block and am starting to do more appliqué, so it is one that I would like to make into a table runner like yours.

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    1. It could go any time of the year- pinks in the spring, golds in the summer. Post pictures if you make it!

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  6. Nice fabric--I love greens! Your block is versatile.

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    1. Thank you! and thanks for following the Blog!

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  7. Pretty block, I love the little butterfly. Thank you, this hop has been great fun.

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    1. Those buttons really make a quilt! Just Another Button Co. I love them!

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  8. Congratulations! Love your block...but I love that green quilt even more. Thank you for being so generous.

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    1. I have a green fettish! It's a sickness I guess! Thanks!

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  9. Nice block. Was going to follow you but I don't use Pinterest and have never heard of Atom.

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    1. Me neither, where did you see "Atom". I don't know what that is.

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  10. Like the new fabric....congrats! I can't follow you tho, cause I don't "pinterest" sorry.

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  11. Hello! I did testing on your block and am making a small wall hanging with it now. I just love it! Don't include me in the giveaway...I just wanted to say hello. Have a super day!

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    1. Thanks! Post pictures when you get finished!

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  12. Congrats on the block! I love it!

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  13. Love the block and the new fabric coming out.

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  14. Your block and new fabric are awesome. Love Applique!!!!!

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  15. Fun block. One can never have too many flowers! :)
    I suppose that makes me a left-over flower child of the 60's.

    sowingstitches [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  16. Pretty block! And congratulations on your new fabric line!

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  17. I like your block. Your new line of fabric looks very nice too.

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  18. Congratulations on your block being used!! I also like your green quilt!

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  19. What a cute block. I really like the butterfly.

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  20. I love appliqued blocks and yours is very pretty. I like the butterfly you added, too. Congratulations on being featured in the magazine. And thank you for the giveaway.

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  21. I love your block and the bright colors.

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  22. Congratulations on being included in 100 Blocks! What an accomplishment!

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  23. Great block. Like how the block does well as a table runner. Congratulations.

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  24. HI! I love your quilt block and am enjoying my first blog tour. thank you!

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  25. Congratulations on being in the magazine. Your block is very nice and I can see how it would look great as a table runner. Looking forward to seeing your new line in the stores.

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  26. Way to go being included in 100 Blocks! I love your block!

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  27. Lovely block! I can't wait to see your new fabric line. Congratulations! :)

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  28. Like the block on the runner, cute.
    Carol L

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  29. One of my favorite blocks so far. Congrats.

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  30. Great block. Love the tablerunner. Thanks for hopping!

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  31. Thank you for showcasing your block! Congrats on getting into the magazine.

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  32. It is springtime and your flower block is just perfect. Green is a good color - grass is starting to grow. Good choices for such a creative designer. Thank you for participating and giving us all a chance to win such a priceless magazine.

    Sandi T.
    sandit1@sbcglobal.net

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  33. I love green too. great quilt and great block. congrats on your new fabric line and your block being in the magazine.

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  34. Great block! I love it as a table runner!

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  35. Love the table runner and your beautiful quilt top in greens!

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  36. I really like how you did the table runner, would be a wonderful piece to make for spring and summer and change the colors for a fall piece.

    Debbie

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  37. Going green looks great! debbie73521@yahoo.com

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  38. THanks for the chance to win. Your block is great.

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  39. love your block and fabric line too. thanks for the chance to win.

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  40. Congratulations! I love your block design! I love flower block designs but haven't tried many of them! Can't wait to get the magazine so I can try yours!!

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  41. Congratulations. Love the table runner idea! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  42. Congrats, what a happy block!
    Thanks for the chance to win.
    mhinders@myclearwave.net

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  43. What a fun block. It looks like the flowers are smiling! Congratulations and thanks for sharing.

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  44. Congratulations for being selected for QM 100 Blocks v5. I like the button embellishment. Your new fabric line is cute - especially the green fabrics. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  45. My daughter loves green. I just finished hand quilting a scrappy green, wedding ring quilt for her. She is now pregnant. I will need to make her a baby quilt with some of your greens in the new fabric line. Thank you for the giveaway! cindy_1259@hotmail.com

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  46. I love the greens in your finished quilt above! So amazing!

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  47. I really like your block & can picture it made up in wools. Congratulations on getting picked to be published.

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  48. If I adjusted the colors a bit, I could picture your block made into the runner on my dining room table.

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  49. I like your new fabrics! thanks for a great block!

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  50. Parabéns pelo bloco e estarei atenta aos seus tecidos,obrigado.tiacarminhapezzuto@gmail.com

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  51. Congratulations on being chosen to be in Volume 5 of 100 quilt blocks.

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  52. It's wonderful to see all of the blocks from this issue, but I also love seeing all of the new patterns and fabrics from the designers.

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  53. Congratulations for your new fabric line and for getting chosen to be in Issue 5.
    wlinda_ca@yahoo.com

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  54. You've made an adorable block! No wonder you're a "100 Top Block Designer." :>)
    Congratulations

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  55. Kaye M. tkmattson@hotmail.comMay 2, 2012 at 1:55 PM

    Your flower block is so pretty and so timely with all the spring flowers blooming now. Congrats on getting your block published in the magazine!

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  56. I love your block, especially in the table runner! Congrats on having it published *Ü*

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  57. Your block is wonderful! Love it.

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  58. I like making table runners. yours is great.

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  59. Very nice block. And I love the fabric line as well. It's an exciting month for you, I'd say!

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  60. Great block for a table runner; you could easily change the colors to fit in any decor. Your fabric looks wonderful. I lood forward to seeing some in person at a local shop. Thanks for sharing.

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  61. As a beginner in applique I appreciate simple but pretty blocks. Yours is a winner!

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  62. Great block. The font is difficult to read for people with vision problems. Love the green quilt. Congrats on the new line. Enjoy Market!

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  63. Love the block. I love the new fabric line and the green quilt is gorgeous. I am going to have to make one myself sometime. Congrats on being chosen for a block in the magazine. I hope you enjoy Quilt Market.

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  64. Cute block. I'm partial to appliqué. I like the fabric colors, too.

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  65. Cute block and I love your other kitty patterns. Anything with cats is great in my book! Congrats and thanks for the chance!

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  66. Your blog is a pretty, classic appliqued block, very nice! I really love your Going Green quilt. The design and the concept are wonderful, congratulations on being selected for a great magazine. Jane

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  67. I love the block as a table runner! It is a fun block.

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  68. What a fun whimsical block! I have recently become addicted to applique so this is very exciting for me to see. Thanks for sharing.

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  69. Thanks for sharing your block with us! Congrats on your new fabric line! Happy Sewing!

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  70. Your block is really fun. The whimsical pot updates traditional applique! Your new fabric line is so warm and lovely.

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  71. Cute cute cute!! Love your block and the tablerunner! Congratulations! Can't wait to get Volume 5 in my hands! I have the other 4 and use them all the time!

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  72. What a cute block!!! Love the colors and design.

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  73. Congrats on your inclusion. And, sigh, your own fabric line! Jealous, jealous!!

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  74. A very nice block. Congratulations on being in Vol 5. I love your fabric line too. Will be looking for them. Thanks for the giveaways

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  75. Congratulations.Beautiful block.Love the design and your fabrics line!

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  76. LOVE the block and will be looking for the new line of fabric!

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  77. Cograts on your publish block..I like how it was used in a table runner and quilt....beautiful block...Thanks for sharing. Judith, Texas

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  78. Cute flower pots for spring! Congrats. Nice backing fabrics; I think I'll have to check that out. I like the new fabric line. You're right- the greens are nice; I'm planning a double Irish Chain and I think the greens would go well in it.

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  79. Nice block! That's a really nice fabric line of yours.

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  80. As a newbie to applique, I think I could do this! Thank you!

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  81. cute block, and i love your fabrics.

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  82. I like the idea of making the table runner with your wonderful block.

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  83. Love, love your block especially used in the table runner pattern. I think it would be a nice block to use for the holidays.

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  84. Your block is really cute. Congrats! I really love the green quilt. It is so beautiful. Thanks for the chance to win :)

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  85. Love block especially in the table runner.

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  86. Love the block!

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  87. Love your fun applique! Nice job.

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  88. Great block I really like it made into a table runner and I also like your green fabric.

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  89. It is a beautiful block, can't wait to see it in the magazine. Which I would love to win! Is there a way to follow your blog?

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  90. Cute, cute flowers. Thanks for a chance to win the magazine.

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  91. lovely, congrats on being included.

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  92. Love your flower block. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  93. Really like your block. I easily see it transformed into civil war colors (which I love). Also, would look great as a center point in a quilt. Thanks! Sharon

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  94. What a great looking block. Love that little butterfly. Super cute.

    Your fabrics looks just awesome. I LOVE those colors. Beautiful job on those. I'll have to check back to hear more about those.

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  95. I love your block and the fabrics!! Congrats on both.

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  96. Pretty block. Congratulations on being in the magazine.

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  97. I like your block and the table runner - would like to try it! I also liked the picture of your all green quilt.
    Congratulations on having a block in the magazine.

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  98. I'm not great at applique, but this looks like I might be able to do it without too much pain. I can see possibilities for some embellishments, too.

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  99. I love the going green and your square in the table runner.

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  100. Fabulous block! Love the colours! Thank you for the chance at the give-away.
    Maureen
    mgw070 (at) shaw (dot)ca

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  101. Lovely colors- love that green flimsy!!!!

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  102. I really like the pallete of colors you have just above the blog!

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  103. I like your block in the table runner setting.

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  104. I love your applique block. I also have a flower thing going on right now.

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  105. I love the block, I look forward to exploring your site.

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  106. Very cute! Love the butterfly button added to it. Looks easy enough applique that I could do it! :)

    Sandy A

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  107. Love your block and the button is so cute. I love doing that kind of appliqué and the colors are so friendly. Nice to find a new site to have fun exploring.

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  108. Cute block! I like it as a table runner! :)

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  109. I really like the fabric line!

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  110. Cute block! Love the fabric line coming out, that red blender looks awesome.

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  111. Congrats on having a block in the Quiltmaker's 100 Block magazine. Your block is adorable and looks great as a table runner.

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  112. thanks for the giveaway! the block looks great!

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  113. Cute block. Congrats on making it into the magazine.

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  114. I'm new to blogs and am really enjoying the creativity. I LOVE your fabric line, how fantastic to get to design, and offering such beautiful stuff for us to use.

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  115. Really like flowers and it does make a great table topper.

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  116. Love the way the flowers seem to bow--sweet block.
    ehfengman@yahoo.com

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  117. Cats? did you say "cats"? I can just imagine a cat among those flowers after the butterfly. I had one that would have done such a thing, and looked at me with innocent eyes. What fun!

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  118. This seems like such a great issue; thanks for chance to win! (EMAIL: marshudson at comcast dot net)

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  119. I'm going to check out that purple 108" sale fabric... Like your Volume 5 block and love your applique on the Going Green project. Good fortune at Market. Sandi

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  120. Cute block! Congrats on being in the 100 Block issue.

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  121. It is so nice to visit all the blogs and see your blocks and then everything that can be done with them in a quilt. congratulations on making it into the book :)

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