Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Friendship Blog Hop Block and Giveaway

Wow! You folks are eager beavers. I've been getting emails asking where my post for the Moda blog hop is since 7:30 this morning. Cool. I like enthusiasm.
So, without further ado, here's my block:
And click here to access the PDF instructions for this block.

As for the giveaway, I didn't want to waste a precious second taking pictures of the incredibly generous stack of Simple Marks fat quarters that Moda is giving away, but, if you'd like a chance to win, leave a comment and I'll pick a winner and post that next Monday....But not before 12:00 pm CST.

451 comments:

  1. Ohhh I love the colors in your block and would love any mad so no pic is fine with me!

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  2. Sorry should say Moda not mad! Gotta love auto correct!

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  3. Economical space saver... No complaints here. Cool block!

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  4. Love the colors and the movement in this block! You are awesome as always!

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  5. Very cool!!! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  6. A late sleeper, huh? Love that red in your block - thanks for the chance to win!

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  7. Love your use of color, thanks for a chance to win.

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  8. Love your block and thank you for the chance to win some of your amazing fabric!
    Tami

    tamiquilts at att dot net

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  9. Fun block and I'm excited about the chance to win Simple Marks. Love love love it.

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  10. This is such a fun Blog Hop and I enjoyed your short and sweet post. Got right to it we did!

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  11. I love the fabrics you used in this block. I don't always know how to match 2 different types of patterns (like your dots and lines) but you did an awesome example :)

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  12. Yeah, I was probably one of those eager beavers, though I didn't send you an email. Love your block and winning fabric is always nice too.

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  13. Not an early bird! I was born in Austin long ago! Thanks for your block. Love your fabric!

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  14. This blog hop has been so fun can't wait to see what Moda has for finishing.

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  15. Love your block! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  16. Love your block, Thanks for the chance to win fun fabrics. Having fun with the blog hop :-)

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  17. Wonderful fabrics and block! The saturated colors are really great.

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  18. Great block and thanks for the chance to win fabric.

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  19. Luscious fabrics, as always! i love your work!

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  20. It has been SO much fun collecting all these block patterns - thanks for taking part in this event!

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  21. Would love to win some fat quarters of your beautiful new line!

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  22. Love those fabrics together, and thanks!

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  23. Your fabrics have wonderful prints and colors and work out so well in that block. Good use of the contrast, Malka!

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  24. Malka, what colors, so bright and strong! Love them. Would love to win your colors. Thanks for your block and giveaway. Blessings and smiles, Emilou

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  25. Another great Friendship block...thank you for sharing! Hope I win some great fabric!

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  26. Thanks for sharing your block. Love any fabric by Moda. Love the colors in your block.

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  27. I'm just happy your participating the Quilt Along. Thanks for the block and the chance at winning! Have a great day.

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  28. Love your use of color. Would love to win some fabric.

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  29. Cute block, I was on a hexagonal kick but I am slowly moving onto 9 Patch.

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  30. Thanks for the friendship block. Sounds like you've been very busy!

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  31. Love the block. The the blog

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  32. Love the fabrics- but do what you want with your own blog :)

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  33. I like your Quilt Along block. I also love the fabrics in the giveaway bundle. Great colors.

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  34. I love your block and of course it has my favorite combo of red and yellow!!! LOVE it!!

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  35. Your book, Fresh Quilting, is fun and inspirational. Thanks for sharing your block

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  36. wonderful block, love the color combo, too.

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  37. A nice block! Amazing colors, and thanks for the chance to win!

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  38. We are eager beavers. Good thing I'm a late riser or I might have wondered too. LOL. I'm loving all the blocks so far. Thanks for sharing your talent.

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  39. Great block! I'm having fun collecting them all.
    Thanks for the chance to win.

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  40. Love the block and your book looks great. First time to your blog. The pillows are fun and I'm not sure where Austin is in TX, but it looks like winter came to Texas yesterday:) Thanks for the chance to enter.

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  41. I already have a nice collection of Simple Marks, but who couldn't use more???!!!

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  42. This is my first exposure to your fabrics and I love the bright colors! (Also, the quilt with the Hebrew letters that is your background pic...gorgeous!)

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  43. Love the graphic nature of your block - thanks for sharing it and for the chance to win!

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  44. Fun colors in your block. Thanks for sharing your talents

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  45. Love the block and Thanks for the giveaway !
    cottonwoodcc@hotmail.com

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  46. Love the colors! Your block is great! Just gome home from Quiltcon! It was AMAZING!

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  47. Yours is a great block. This has been such a fun blog hop. Thanks for participating.

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  48. Love your block! Thank you for the chance to win!

    laura_piland at hotmail dot com

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  49. Thanks for sharing your block. Love the Moda fabrics.

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  50. The colors just POP !!!! Thanks for sharing!
    wanda

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  51. The colours in your block woke me up - love it!!! Thanks for sharing... I was patiently waiting!!

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  52. Love your block. I like the fabric line as they have a Batik feel to them. Thank you so much for the block pattern.

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  53. Oh my stars the colors on your block are the best.

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  54. Love the block - love your fabric more. Whenever I see your first group for sale, I buy all I can.

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  55. Oh my.... lots of comments!

    Your block is awesome and I want to definitely give it a try. I took a quick peek at the instructions and for a newbie to piecing - they are clear and easy to follow so I am excited to give this one a try -

    Thanks for the chance!

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  56. Hahaha... I've been checking all links from about 0930 UK time but didn't really expect to find anything at that hour. I just took the time to catch up and waited patiently. It's a bit like waiting for Christmas morning - love it!

    I love what you've done with the block, thank you for sharing it with us!

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  57. Love your block! I am loving this Friendship quilt along by Moda!

    Please send replies to:

    pojeda50@yahoo.com

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  58. Love your block and thanks for the giveaway!

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  59. Love the colors... would love to work with any of your fabrics! Thanks for a chance.

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  60. Great color combo and I would love to win the fat quarter!

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  61. I like your block thanks for sharing thanks for the opportunity to win

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  62. Pretty block! I glanced at some of your other posts, and love the bright colors. It's going to be soup weather here tonight! Thanks.

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  63. You have such a fabulous color sense. Your fabrics are awesome!

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  64. Love all your fabric and would love to win some. Thanks for the give away.

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  65. I agree with the other postings... your color pairings pop the design!!

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  66. Wonderful block! I can't wait to get started!

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  67. Your block was definitely worth waiting for! This is just so much fun. Thank you, all of the other designers and Moda for this Quilt Along!

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  68. I like your block, thank you for the chance to win! missysaprons@gmail.com

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  69. What a great block!
    I've been getting so many compliments on everything I make from your beautiful fabric!

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  70. Having fun on the blog hop. Thank you for the chance to win.

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  71. having a great time with my
    first blog hop judy r
    hjrogers@sympatico.ca

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  72. I love flying geese, so love your block . Great colors also. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  73. Love your choice of fabrics and colors of your block. thanks for the chance to win some fabric.

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  74. I love this block! It's simple but the design is so cool.

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  75. Thanx for the chance to win....Susan

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  76. Super block, and I love all your fabrics.

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  77. Amazing block, and the fabrics are wonderful. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  78. Lovely block and thanks for the PDF instructions!! I would LOVE to win your fabrics - yum yum!!!

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  79. Great Block! Thanks for the chance to win some of your great fabric!

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  80. I love Simple Marks. Would love to get my hands on some! Your block is gorgeous -- I love more traditional block designs with modern fabrics. It's a fun combination!

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  81. Alrighty! A chance for more fabric! How much fun is that!!

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  82. So fun to see you at our guild a few months ago. And here you are again w/your fabulous fabric and pattern. Thank you so much!

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  83. Love the block, thanks for sharing with us.

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  84. This is my FAVORITE block so far (it's that glorious fabric)!! Thanks for the chance (and after 12pm is FINE)! LOL! :)

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  85. loving the hop with awesome blocks. Thank you. Janita

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  86. I love these blocks. This is so much fun! thanks for your work~

    brookeali(at)hotmail.com

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  87. Thanks for the block and the chance to win.

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  88. Thank you for the awesome block. Love it...Also thanks for a chanc eto enter your giveaway. conn_and_vans_mom(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  89. Fun block. Thanks for sharing and participating! :)

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  90. Love the bright colors of your fabric!

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  91. Great block, the colors you chose were fantastic!

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  92. Gorgeous bright colors in your fabric--I love the use of orange and the dots!! Thank you for participating in the blog hop and offering the chance to win some of your fabric.

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  93. Love your block! Thanks for sharing!

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  94. I can imagine lots of fabrics for this block. You are so sweet to get up early just for us. Thank you for your block. You are very much appreciated.

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  95. With a little border this would make such a beautiful cushion!

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  96. Enjoying visiting all these blogs & although I didn't email you.... I did pop in and out a few times watching for you :-)

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  97. I love the Simple Marks range. They are so vibrant. jennylarking@gmail.com

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  98. Thank you for sharing with us and I love your block!
    Ellen

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  99. I really love that block even though the more I look at it the more complicated it looks to make! Thank you so much for the giveaway :)

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  100. Thanks so much for your Friendship Block pattern...and thanks for the chance win this lovely bundle of goodness!!
    Paulette

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  101. Your block really pops, love it!

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  102. Great block and love the fabrics! Thanks so much!

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  103. Love your block! And I love the Simply Marks line. email at colemansharon@me.com

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  104. Love your bright & cheery block. Thanks for the chance at the giveaway.

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  105. Love the block! Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win!

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  106. Love orange and red together and any dots are always great! Thanks for the chance!

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  107. Thanks for your friendship block...and thanks for the chance to win some of your beautiful fabric!

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  108. Love the block and would love to win the prize

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  109. Thanks for the block! I'd love a stack of your fat quarters!

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  110. atherwth118Great block. I love your beautiful fabrics

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  111. Your fabrics are so distinctive. It is a pleasure to see them all lined up in the fabric store!

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  112. Great I was getting nervous, love the colors.

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  113. Thanks for the beautiful block pattern and the chance to win some of your gorgeous fabric!

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  114. Thanks for the great block & thanks for the chance to win.

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  115. Love your block, and the colors are amazing. Thanks for the chance to win some of your fabrics.

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  116. Love it...thanks so much for sharing!

    tcrowley122 at hotmail dot com

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  117. Love your colors and would love to win some!! Thanks.

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  118. Love your block and your fabric. I am enjoying this blog hop and finding all of these cool designer's blogs.

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  119. This is so much fun. Thanks for the block.

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  120. I've made this block before and it is quite perfect for a signature block. Great choice! Your fabric is so with it now, and perfect for me to make something for my two grown daughters! So I would love to win this gorgeous collection. Thanks and go Austin!! I'm a Round Rock neighbor!!

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  121. Wonderful!! Great idea! Love your block!!
    Tammi

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  122. What jazzy upbeat and unusual colors!
    I love it. Count me in for the giveaway.
    I'm definitely collecting the blocks. What fun it'll be putting them all together.

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  123. I love love love your fabric!!! I am waiting for some to arrive!

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  124. You make me laugh! Thanks for the chance.

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  126. I'm a garment sewist who has just developed a passion for quilting. Thanks for hosting a giveaway!

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  127. I promise I won't bother you before 12, as long as I am the one that wins, hehe.

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  128. Your block is great and the fabric is excellent! Would love to win!

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  129. I'd love to win. The simple marks is such a fantastic group.

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  130. cute block - love the colors. thanks for the chance to win - laurie

    llsbaskets at comcast dot net

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  131. Fabulous colours!
    Thank you for sharing!

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  132. I would call this grapefruit and lemons, love it!

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  133. Thanks for sharing the block- so versatile! Now I'm going to look into the blog hop- your blog is the first I have heard of it!

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  134. Colors are so nice and colorful, just how I like it!

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  135. love your fabrics! and I love your block!

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  136. This has been such a great opportunity for me to get to know each designer through their blogs. I never knew some even existed. Moda is always so wonderful. What quilter doesn't love their own "stash" of Moda? LOL

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  137. I absolutely love your fabric! Thanks for sharing the block. Also for a chance to win!

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  138. Thanks for your block and the chance at the giveaway.

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  139. I'd love a chance to win. Thanks for the giveaway and the block instructions.

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  140. Simple Marks is neat and so is your block.

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  141. Great looking block! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  142. Love your block. Love the colors. Hope I get lucky...

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  143. I love the colors! Thanks for sharing the block, really enjoying!

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  144. Such a fun quilt-along. I am just joining the fun!

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  145. Thanks for the block! I would love to win some fabulous fabric.

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  146. HI! Such a neat block!
    Thanks for sharing+giving!

    msstitcher1948@yahoo.com

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  147. Sounds like you've been busy!
    Love the block :)

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  148. The colors used in your block are cool!

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  149. Can't wait to see what it could be. Thanks for the chance to win. Hugs

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  150. Your colors are bright and cheerful! Thanks for the giveaway and the block!

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  151. I like the colours in your block.Thanks for that.
    Susan G.

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  152. Nice block and would like to try the fabric ..
    Nice to sy all the different stykes and also the blogs!
    Greetings from the Netherlands,
    Marina Fluit
    m.fluit@planet.nl

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  153. Pretty block, and how I love your fabrics! Count me in!

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  154. Your block is wonderful! Thanks for a chance to win some of your yummy fabric!

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  155. Lovely block. It looks stunning in those colours. Thanks so much for sharing and the chance to win.

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  156. Beautiful block. I love the colours.
    :o)
    pippirose59 at gmail dot com

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  157. Pretty colors and I like the block too. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  158. Beautiful block!
    hildy(at)ebertzeder(dot)de

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  159. i love the bright colors of your quilts and fabrics

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  160. This block party is just great! Thanks!!!
    dpackech@yahoo.com

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  161. I love the block but when I tried to view it the screen was blank. Anyone else having problems? K-

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  162. Love that block--& love all fabric. Would love to win some!

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  163. I admit I was lurking here around seven this morning! Lol beautiful block! :)

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  164. Oh I like that block -- flying geese are my favorite!

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  165. thank you for the awesome block....love your fabric...
    dee

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  166. I just love your colors. They are awesome. As for the friendship block just as great. Ty. Diane

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  167. Thanks for a great giveaway Malka! Love your blog!

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