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Thursday, May 01, 2014

100 Blocks Vol 9–My Day!!

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***Note*** This drawing has ended!  Congrats to our 3 lucky winners!

Hello Quilters!

Welcome to my day on Quiltmaker Magazine's blog hop kicking off volume 9 of 100 blocks by 100 designers!

Who knew when this all started that they would go this far beyond volume one? And that the volumes and collections of blocks and ideas of what to do with them get better and better.

If you know me as a fan of small pieces, scraps and asymmetrical designs, you probably can pick my block right off the cover ---

Can you find it?

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Look Closely!  Which one is most like me….

Your BIG HINT was the word Asymmetrical!  

Check the upper right of the cover just below Vol 9!


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This is my block, Hovering Stars!

There is a funny story behind this block….or not so funny ---the deadline crept up on me and before I knew it, my block was due and I had no block!  

I had been working on a quilt that I was teaching in Plano, Texas at Fabric Fanatics over New Years while up at our cabin, Quilt Villa, and in a panic I sifted through some left over bits from that quilt --- small flying geese, squares in a couple of sizes, and the ever abundant half square triangles.  

Good news too – you’ll get to see the quilt these units came from in a soon-to-be-released regular issue of Quiltmaker, so stay tuned--

What a fun mix of fabrics in this block!  Batiks and shirtings and even old calicoes and florals and stripes – they all play happily and scrappily together in this block.

You will find Hovering Stars on page 62 of volume 9 and I hope you have fun playing with it.

Remember, while the magazine focuses on “regular rotary cutting methods” so that everyone can make these blocks with simple tools, you can follow my lead and use the Easy Angle ruler for your half square triangles and wing triangles for the flying geese.  I also used the Companion Angle for the large triangle on the flying geese.  Once you learn to use specialty tools they are always there to help you.  You just need to do some simple math, and the more you use it, the more it sticks in your brain!  This block came completely out of all the sizes of strips I keep in my Scrap User’s System – not a single fat quarter was harmed in the making of this block!

I had big plans of having quilt layouts for you ---but once again, a crazy schedule and packing for a flight early this morning to Michigan meant that I will have to save that for another day.

Let’s have a giveaway!

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I’m going to be drawing for THREE winners! 

One winner will receive a copy of 100 blocks, vol 9 directly from the folks at Quiltmaker Magazine!  One winner will receive a signed copy of 100 blocks, vol 9 from me!  And our GRAND PRIZE winner ((Because I am on my way this morning to teach at the Needlework Seminar at the GRAND HOTEL on Mackinac Island, Michigan!)) will receive signed copies of both 100 blocks vol 9 AND a signed copy of my brand new book, MORE Adventures with Leaders & Enders from me!

Things you need to know to enter:

Leave me ONE comment IN THE COMMENTS SECTION on this post only.  We will be using the random number generator to draw.  Email entries, guestbook entries or facebook entries will not be included.  You must comment on this post.

To comment on this post, you MUST NOT be logged in through facebook or some blog reader sites on a mobile device.  It is best to enter on a real computer directly on this post.  Or make sure that you open the website in a new browser or safari window if you are accessing us by clicking a facebook link on your phone or tablet.

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I plan to draw our winners on Sunday Evening, May 3rd from Mackinac Island!  Be watching for that post.

If you are new to Quiltville, welcome!  I hope you’ll give my blog a bookmark and come visit often.  There are always fun and quilty things happening here, with updates being posted twice a day, and sometimes more – like live from the workshops that I’m teaching all over the country, and out of the country.  And it isn’t ALL quilting.  Sometimes it’s vintage sewing machine related, or just relaxing at the cabin related.  Quilting happens around life ---and we get a bit of everything going on in here.

Be sure to poke around the tabs at the top of the blog where you will find our Quilt-Cam archives, Free Patterns, Tips & Techniques and all manner of goodies!

If you are a facebook user, you’ll want to Like our Quiltville Friends page by clicking the link under my signature below.  And join our Open Studio group where you can share photos of what you are working on and meet other quilters – we are a global group and there is always something fun to see in the Open Studio.  That link is below as well.

Be watching for my regular column in Quiltmaker, Addicted to Scraps.  There is something fun for you to make out of your scraps in every issue.  You can click the Addicted to scraps tab at the top of the blog and see what blocks we've shared previously!

And once you are done commenting here…head on over to Quiltmaker’s blog, Quilty Pleasures, to see who else is in the line up for today. 

It’s a great blog tour, and I’m glad you stopped by for a visit!

And with that – I’m off to catch a plane ---

Happy Quilting, Everyone!


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Click Here to join our sister group, Quiltville's Open Studio on Facebook, a place to Sew, Share & Grow!!

1,289 comments:

  1. I really enjoy your posts, Bonnie - I'd love to win a copy!

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  2. Have a wonderful time at the Grand Hotel!! It is located on one of the best places on earth--Mackinac Island! Hope the weather is good so you can explore. I would love to win any of these prizes. Thanks!

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  3. Can't wait to get my hands on this new magazine! Thanks for your sharing your blog.

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  4. thanks for the chance to win, Bonnie. I always enjoy your travel adventures and can't wait to see Mackinac Island.

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  5. thanks for the chance to win :)

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  6. Bonnie, I would love to win Volume 9. I have all the previous magazines. I look for your block first. I have your new book and love it. Have fun in MI Melody from Erie, PA

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  7. Thanks for all you do. You are such an inspiration and I love reading about all your adventures.

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  8. Love reading your blog Bonnie and would love to win a copy of the magazine Your giveaways are the best including all of your quilt patterns.

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  9. Bonnie, thanks so much for the opportunity to win such a great magazine and/or even greater book. Have a wonderful and safe trip!!
    Cookie
    lbcookie1@gmail.com

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  10. Too much fun! I LOVE these magazines and can't wait to see this issue!

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  11. Hi Bonnie
    I just adore your quilts. So I would like your block in the magazine. I have the book already. I read the blog every day but have been out of town for a few days so am just now catching up with all your fun.

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  12. I love this block! Those little stars are just wonderful. I did a block the other day with some and had the funnest time. I can't wait to try this one!

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  13. You find so many ways to draw us into the celebration of quilting! Thanks for your generous give-away!

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  14. I picked your block out right away!! I Mr random picks my number..

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  15. It tickled my funny bone to see I chose your block on the cover of Vol 9. Too funny! I enjoyed making Celtic Solstice and all its 3-1/2 inch units ... and this block on the magazine cover just had to be Bonnie's.

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  16. Yay, a contest. I love your quilts. Am working on a Dancing Nine Patch now. Hope to finish the borders at Quilt Camp this weekend!

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  17. I love your block Bonnie! Very cute as always. Enjoy your trip. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  18. Bonnie, love all your books and thanks for the give away.

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  19. Anonymous12:48 AM EDT

    LOVE YOUR BLOCK SAFE TRAVELS
    HOPE IT WARMS UP FOR YOU.
    hjrogers@sympatico.ca

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  20. Sometimes the best blocks are the ones that just fall into your lap!! :o)) Thanks for the chance to win your give away!! I love following your blog!!
    Paulette

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  21. I would love to win! Thanks for the chance! Hope you enjoy your trip--the hotel sounds wonderful!

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  22. Hi Bonnie,
    Thanks for the chance to win in your draw.

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  23. great block, Bonnie... and thanks for the giveaway... enjoy Michigan... Kate

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  24. Love your block. -- as usual!

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  25. Anonymous12:56 AM EDT

    Awesome giveaway!!! I would love to win!!!!

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  26. Thanks for all you do! I'm still quilting my Celtic Solstice (I hand quilt), and I absolutely live it more every day!

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  27. Love the block, so many fabrics and they look so good together. Would love to win the new magazine. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  28. Anonymous1:01 AM EDT

    I would love to win the magazine and the copy of your book. Mackinac Island is beautiful - and the ferry is normally able to run this time of year.

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  29. Lovely giveaway Bonnie! I just finished putting together the squares for Easy Street and am very pleased with how it turned out. Now to do the borders...

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  30. I would love to win this Have all the others

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  31. I try to trim all of my scraps into usable sizes as I put the project away. Two reasons: I am always ready to play, and I don't have straggling scraps lingering.

    Would love to get this Leaders and Enders, otherwise, off to the book store!

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  32. Anonymous1:04 AM EDT

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    Love the scraps!!!!!

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  33. What a great giveaway would love to win the 100 block magazine :-) Thanks for everything Bonnie !!!

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  34. Have a great trip! Your block looks fun. I can't wait to get this issue. Thanks!

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  35. How fun to be headed to Mackinac Island. Hope that the ice and snow are well away for you, but even if not, it is a great place. Of course, the idea that I might win a copy of the Blocks magazine would be terrific. I just got my copy of More Adventures, but another copy would make a wonderful gift. Fingers crossed that my number comes up.
    Marne

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  36. Thank you Bonnie. I really enjoy your blog. I so want to win this. Maybe I'll be blessed this time.

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  37. Love love love! Another great design Miss Bonnie.

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  38. Definitely would love to have Volume 9, and the added bonus of your latest book would be the cherry on top!!
    Have a great time in Michigan.

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  39. Spotted your block right away. Would love to own your new book!

    Debra G.
    Debraydesigns@aol.com

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  40. Your scrappy quilts are my favorite. I would be honored to win one of the prizes!

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  41. Hope you have a Grand time at the Grand Hotel!! I would love the win the Grand prize! Love your block!

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  42. Hope you have a Grand time at the Grand Hotel!! I would love the win the Grand prize! Love your block!

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  43. I love all your free patterns and I have al your books. I don't have the Quiltmaker 100 blocks at all would live to win one and try out some new blocks. Thanks for all you do.

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  44. I would love to win! I so enjoy your blog - thanks for all you do to inspire us. :)

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  45. What a marvelous block! What's not to like about little stars :0) I think it would be a really fun block to play around with different layouts. Thanks for the chance!

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  46. Hi Bonnie, enjoy beautiful Mackinac Island!

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  47. Help, I'm a sracp addict...wait...that's a good thing isn't it! Thanks for the chance to win Bonnie!

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  48. Hi Bonnie, enjoy beautiful Mackinac Island!

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  49. Wow! Love the stars. And I don't have a copy of your newest book yet.

    Diannia

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  50. I love your block Bonnie. I had no trouble guessing which one it was. I am in always in awe with how clever you are with colour and placement within your blocks. Your use of scraps is inspiring. Thank you for the opportunity to go in your draw.

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  51. Thanks Bonnie! I would love to win!
    Your the Best!

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  52. Anonymous1:36 AM EDT

    Thank you for a chance to win as an anonymous person. I read your blog everyday, and love following all that you are doing. Hope that you have fun in MI. Sara at ohsirius7@hotmail.com. Am a Facebook friend too.

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  53. Can't wait to see your new book, I love the others, too!

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  54. I'm in!
    I want the Enders and Leaders book so much!
    Wish me good luck!

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  55. Love your scrappy style of quilting and would love to win!

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  56. I'd love to be a winner and check this new magazine, scrappy happy wednesday :)

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  57. I enjoy your blog and facebook group. Thanks you for the chance to win!

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  58. So excited about your new book. Thanks for the possibility of winning. :)

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  59. Love your block Bonnie, I picked it straight away haha, Thank you for the opportunity of winning one of these awesome prizes :) Oh leaders and enders, I heard about these when doing your Celtic Solstice, absolutely brilliant idea so Thank you for that as well, would really love to learn more about using them :)

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  60. Gorgeous block, great book, keep up the good work :)

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  61. Anonymous1:49 AM EDT

    Thanks for the chance to win this magazine & your book. I look forward to your post everyday, now we just need you to come visit Australia, soon.
    Allison
    allisone63@optusnet.com.au

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  62. Anonymous1:51 AM EDT

    I enjoy reading your blog while drinking my morning coffee everyday.

    Deanna
    vankin@frontier.com

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  63. I am always amazed by how you make random bits of fabric come together like a designer line in a block!

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  64. A great block, 'Bonnie-style' as usual!
    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  65. I love the combo of batik and other fabrics in your block!

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  66. Have a great time in Mackinac Island, Bonnie! Thanks for counting me in.

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  67. Yet another brilliant giveaway from Bonnie! And we have a winner.... hope it's me!

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  68. I must tame my scraps. I must tame my scraps!

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  69. I picked your block out on the first try! Your clue definitely helped. Count me in, I'm real new to quilting and this book would be awesome to have. Thanks so much and enjoy your trip!

    tdkcarpenoctem@hotmail.com

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  70. Yeah, a giveaway! Looking forward to reading the new issue and the new book! would love to win one or bothe;-)

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  71. It would be great to win - thanks for the chance, and good luck to all!

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  72. What a wonderful prize. I have so trouble trying to find these "Blocks" magazines down under. Thank you so much for all your patterns and offering this prize. I enjoy reading your blog.
    Lorraine B Australia

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  73. I would love the chance to win. Thanks for the opportunity.

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  74. I Love your books and I am waiting for 2 to arrive in my mailbox that I ordered a week ago....I love yoour patterns and all that you teach....I hope I am able to win the magazine and your book....thanks so much for all you do for everyone...
    Joan

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  75. If I win your book and the magazine it will be my first Bonnie Hunter book!

    Ann M.

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  76. Anonymous2:29 AM EDT

    I guessed correctly that block had to be yours! Thanks for all your loving care of your followers.

    ~Jillian

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  77. Ha Bonnie - I knew that was yours - I'm almost finished my Celtic Solstice in your colours so I'll be sure to send you a photo - and I would love to win a copy of this book. Debi

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  78. Love your 100 Blocks block. Wow, you pulled that one out of the fire in quick time! Way to go!

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  79. Love your story behind your block. Deadlines do have a habit of creeping up on you.

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  80. Anonymous2:51 AM EDT

    Maybe find a dress just to be sure for your trip. I don't think I have seen you in one. I picked out the block..thinking the BH way! I would love to win a copy and thanks for the chance. Diann
    kyquiltymama@hotmail.com

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  81. Well, Bonnie, I can't see how as you can term this an asymmetrical block, when whichever way you divide it, vertical, horizontal, or even diagonal, it reads the same on each side - that's symmetry. Still and all, I admire what you do.

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  82. Freda Yeck.3:01 AM EDT

    I would love to win your book or the magazine!

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  83. So happy to be on the drawing. It is all going to be Grand!

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  84. Another great Bonnie block!!!
    Thanks for the chance to win! Enjoy your trip.

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  85. Anonymous3:20 AM EDT

    Dear Bonnie, creating a block like this from scratch, great!! How wonderful would it be to win a copy!
    Susanne from Germany
    susanne.voos@web.de

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  86. Have a wonderful time in Michigan, Bonnie. Hope they still don't have snow on the ground! Picked out your block right away! Hope to win one of the magazines so I can make the block!

    Pat O
    Clemmons, NC

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  87. Stay warm Bonnie. I would love to win a copy if the magazine/book. Thanks for the chance.

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  88. Anonymous3:31 AM EDT

    Grand is word we use a lot here in Ireland So it would be grand if I won,Thanks
    BernieWalsh100@yahoo.ie

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  89. Anonymous3:34 AM EDT

    Oh oh oh I would love to win column 9 and what a great prize... Your new book !!! I would love that :) thank you !!! Sonya Wood. Sonyawood@tds.net

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  90. Have a fun trip! I'd love to be in the draw for a chance to win. Thank you :)

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  91. You are such an inspiration to all quilters, follow your tips and blog daily

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  92. I love the 100 block series and use them often for inspiration.

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  93. Dear Bonnie,
    a wonderful block :-)
    thanks for sharing all with us!
    Rike
    Rike(dot)Busch@gmx(.)de

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  94. You are a treasure. I don't know how you keep coming up with block designs. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  95. This is such a happy block!! Thanks for a chance to win ;-)

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  96. Anonymous3:56 AM EDT

    Thanks for the giveaway. I like it to see what you do with scraps.
    Greetings Dini
    akuijer@versatel.nl

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  97. I'm so keen to make your block. You are so clever! I love that small/odd pieces of fabric find a home in your patterns. Thank you :-)

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  98. Yay! Really pleased to see you have a block in the mag - your work is awesome

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  99. Thank you for this exciting chance to win the new Quiltmaker Blocks and your new book! I have your book, but I'd love to give a copy to a LOQG friend! Hope your Mackinac Island trip is fun!

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  100. Hi

    Thanks for the opportunity to win a great prize.

    You are always an inspiration Bonnie.

    Margaret

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  101. The scrappy block is always yours, right. We should count on it! Thanks for getting it in. I'm not the only one behind schedule and a day before the event rushing to finish. Hope I WIN the Magazine- signed is a bonus.

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  102. Hi Bonnie,
    I have an aunty called Bonnie too, and she lives in Namibia.
    Your easy, no fuss, stress free approach to patchwork and quilting has kept me going for many years. Thank you for that - and the chance to win.

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  103. Yep, I was able to spot your "signature" asymmetrical quilt. There's another one up there and I had to debate with myself (who won) on which was the "real" Bonnie Hunter block. Looking forward to my next Quiltmaker mag.

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  104. Bonnie thans
    Your Bloks are great

    Djoekie

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  105. Barbara
    I never was interested in scrap piecing until I started following you Bonnie, now I love it.
    Thank you for the chanch to win.

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  106. What a fun block! I am curious to ser it in a layout.... Thanks for the chance to win. Have a fun trip! Louise

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  107. Thanks for the chance to win, Bonnie, especially the copy of your new book. I have been eyeing it up for a wee while and is on my list of "must haves"

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  108. Thanks for the opportunities to win. Would love to be the grand prize winner.

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  109. Anonymous5:35 AM EDT

    Thanks for a wonderful chance to win! WOO HOO

    Sue

    kenderosa@peoplepc.com

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  110. I love reading your blogs/posts. You are so down to earth. I havn't made one of your quilts yet, but that is on my to do list. I love making scrap quilts.

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  111. Bei so einem tollen Gewinn wäre ich auch gern dabei :-)
    LG, Gudrun

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  112. Anonymous5:48 AM EDT

    Thanks for the chance to win. Have a great trip. Sending my blocks to Kevin the Quilter today. Sue beachlufer@comcast.net

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  113. Hi Bonnie, I have been a reader of you blog for a while now and enjoy reading all you posts , with all that you do it is easy to see how you would have to do things sometimes on the fly, great block , I can see many ways to use it, would love to win, thank you for the chance to win happy sewing to all

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  114. Great block! Would love to win the magazine!

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  115. Love the block and the story behind it. Thank you for offering yet another fun giveaway. Please don't freeze while visiting Michigan!
    Kristina{dot}L{dot}Smith1{at}hotmail{dot}com

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  116. Marie Hunter5:53 AM EDT

    Bonnie you are awesome

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  117. Great block--I thought it was yours when I saw it on the cover! Have a great trip and thanks for the chance to win!

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  118. Here's hoping I'm lucky with this one! Stephen in London

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  119. Thanks for the opportunity to win, have a great trip.

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  120. What a fun block. I would love to win. I've mostly given up entering the for drawings, but thought I would give this a chance. Have a great trip!

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  121. Great block and as always very creative. Safe travels Bonnie!

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  122. I subscribed to Quiltmaker just to read your columns. I would love to win your new book. I am waiting for someone to ask me what I want for Mothers Day and will tell them the that I'd like your latest book to complete collection.

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  123. What a great use of scraps! Who would think that variety of fabrics would go so well together! I would love to be a winner, thank you for the opportunity, Bonnie.

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  124. Bonnie, thanks so much for the opportunity to win such a great prize. Have a safe trip and try to stay warm. I’m freezing her in Oz at the moment and its not even winter yet. Pauline

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  125. ssendelbach@wowway.com6:23 AM EDT

    Enjoy the Grand- It should be beautiful in the spring. We are very proud of it. I am also proud of you! Would love to have an autographed copy of your book (s).

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  126. Hi Bonnie, You aksked few post ago, if we recognice your block on the magazine cover. I thought about this block because - it is scrappy and made from small pieces. Thank you for the block and for this giveaway too.

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  127. I picked your block out immediately - so cute and scrappy!!! Can't wait to see the new mag, and I'd love to have the book, too. It would be my first Bonnie book. You share so much on this blog - I'm sure your books are jam-packed with goodies!

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  128. I never miss your blog Bonnie. In fact, I probably check your site too many times, sometimes I can't wait. I would love the chance to win any if the prizes, I would be thrilled. Hope your travels to the cold go well.
    Linda

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  129. Love that block, just knew it was your, thanks for all you do.

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  130. I knew which block was yours the minute I saw the cover! I enjoy your posts and blog!

    Diane

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  131. Bonnie I was able to pick your block out immediately it is so you. I absolutely love it. The color were perfect. I am trying to design a quilt on my own from watch you and Jenny Doan for inspiration and to make me think out of the book not just follow a pattern. Thank you for all you have taught and the courage to try my own design. Have a wonderful time at Mackinac Island. Stay warm and safe.
    Jean Keeter in Lake Lure, N.C.
    hercules12k@gmail.com

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  132. Love your quilt patterns and your new hovering star block. thanks for the giveaway

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  133. Have a fun trip ! Thanks for including me in the giveaway

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  134. I read your posts every day. And I work on my Scrap Savers System daily too.

    I would love to win a copy and chose my next project!

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  135. I picked your block out right away before I read the post.
    Sue
    Upstate NY

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  136. Love the block, Bonnie! Have fun on your travels!

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  137. I picked your block out right away..that's a good looking scrappy block! Enjoy the north country (I hate cold weather also!!) Thanks for the opportunity!

    quiltindlj@yahoo.com

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  138. Wish I was on my way to Mackinac Island with you! It's such a beautiful place. Enjoy yourself!

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  139. I would love to win a magazine and better yet, your new book. Can't wait for pics of your trip to Mackinac Island. Have a great time and thank you for being so generous with sharing your time with us.

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  140. Love, love love what you do with scraps! Would love to win! Thanks for the giveaway! Love your block!

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  141. Hi Bonnie, I enjoy reading your blog and have now made 4 of your mystery quilts and a Smith Mountain...I was giving it to my sister for Christmas, but she became very ill and is in hospice with limited time left. Keep up all of your fun quilts and books...I hope to take another class from you the next time you're at VQF. Marcia

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  142. No probs picking your block Bonnie. I love the story about how the block came about. Have a wonderful time at the Grand Hotel. Thanks for the fun of these giveaways and for all you give of yourself to your fans! Lori Huffman, Lucky_Lady_13@yahoo.com

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  143. Bonnie, you are one constant in my day and pray that you will be for years to come. Your energy level never ceases to amaze me. The block looks great.
    Rksevig@yahoo.com

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  144. Bonnie, I love your new block! Have some ideas already on how and where I want to use this!!!

    Most definitely I would love to win Volume 9 - and even more to win both the Volume 9 AND your new book (which I absolutely definitely want to get! Love reading your blog and listen to the quilt cams frequently as I sew on my UFOs, scrappy blocks, strings and crumbs!

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  145. Anonymous7:06 AM EDT

    Love your block Bonnie! Laurie
    lrush78@hotmail.com

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  146. Thank you once again Bonnie for another prize draw. I love your books. Hope you have a wonderful trip.

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  147. Anonymous7:09 AM EDT

    Bonnie,

    Would love to win. Thanks for sharing your love of quilting and vintage machines. You are a wonderful inspiration to the quilting/fabric lovers.

    Blessings, Linda S.
    ml2steph@aol.com

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  148. Anonymous7:11 AM EDT

    Thanks for the chance to win--Love your Blog. You are an inspiration to so many.

    Sandy Royal
    materialgal@juno.com

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  149. Interesting block. Will need to get that volume to add to the set. Thanks. From northern Iowa. . . .

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  150. Love the block, a great way to use up small leftovers. Having fun following you.
    Linda B in FL

    Bionfam@gmail.com

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  151. Great block! What a fun way to design the block. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  152. Well, I would love to be a winner

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  153. Anonymous7:14 AM EDT

    I have become a true convert and now can't pass up any size of scrap! Pick me!

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  154. You do such amazing work. I am always in awe of your creativity.
    Have a wonderful day!

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  155. Mmidlin@aol.com7:21 AM EDT

    Safe travels north...who would have guessed so cold on May 1. Love your scrappy block! Mmidlin

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  156. Very proud to say my DIL is now a capable quilter. If I win the prize will go to Cassandra. Thanks Bonnie!

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  157. These blocks are always fun. Each issue I see I try to see which designers I can find on the cover without cheating/looking for their names. A "Bonnie Hunter" block is so much fun to find on the cover!!

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  158. Oh, I love Hovering Stars! Beautiful! And your story of how you came up with it last minute was typical Bonnie - use up leftovers and scraps! (I like the one down on the bottom with the whale too! So Cute. Can't wait to get my copy!

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  159. Love the block! Thanks for the chance!

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  160. Thanks for the chance to win. I own all issues of 100 blocks and use them often

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  161. Great block, looks interesting to work with!

    Robin Wells

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  162. What type of coffee do you drink? You have an abundance of energy with the busy schedule you keep. :)

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  163. I'm amazed at everything that you can put in a single block! Hoping I'm one of the winners!

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  164. The block looks fun - have a great trip!

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  165. For all that you do and all that you have done, I thank you. Bonnie, you are the best!

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  166. Thanks for the new block, Bonnie. Looks like it is asking to be tried!

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  167. AH, my guess was right! (: Glad you got the block pulled together in time.

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  168. Enjoy Mackinac Island! I haven't been there since I was a kid, but have good memories with my parents. It would be great to win!

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  169. Love the block and the entire magazine looks wonderful. Travel safe!

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  170. I thoroughly enjoy your blog and all your quilting adventures. Hope to take a class from you one day.

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  171. Anonymous7:43 AM EDT

    Today is May Day Tea in my local group, with everyone wearing a hat! Let the fun begin!!!
    Thx for generous give away.

    ablanton@nmsu.edu

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  172. Bonnie, thank you for all the inspiration, free patterns, wonderful books and just plain fun! One of these days, I will make it to a class with you.

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  173. Thanks for the chance to win....looking forward to following you on your trip to Mackinac Island! I love "traveling" with you!

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  174. I would love to win your book and give it away when I talk to the guild about scrap quilting. Thanks for sharing your joy of quilting.
    Anita
    perhapstoday@twc.com

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  175. Faye couch7:46 AM EDT

    I'd love to win,,but I just love keeping up with all you do,,,,you are great...


    fayecouch05@yahoo.com

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  176. It's a lovely block, Bonnie! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  177. Looking forward to hearing all about your classes and adventures on your trip . What a great fun block, I would love to win a copy. Have fun and stay safe. Margie from north Texas msmargie2@gmail.com

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  178. Yeah - I picked the right block!! Looks like a great candidate for those bonus triangles -- I'm fortunate (sorry) to say I have thousands of them!! thanks for the giveaway.

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  179. Thanks for a chance to win. I read your blog everyday.

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  180. Love your posts Bonnie. Yes, please enter me in the giveaway! Hope it's not too cold up there this weekend in Macinaw.

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  181. I would just LOVE to win!

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  182. Anonymous7:52 AM EDT

    Have a wonderful time at the Grand Hotel. Love your blog, website and books.

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  183. Anonymous7:53 AM EDT

    I love your blog - read it every day! I'm just finishing up Celtic Solstice and would love to have either of the items you are drawing for.
    connie.siefken@bnotredame.org

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  184. Have a safe trip! Hoping the weather warms up for you and looking forward to updates. Thank you for the chance to win!

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  185. Another generous giveaway. As son as I saw your block I knew. Maybe I had extra help having been in your class! Lol.

    Look forward to lots more Quilty goodness from you.

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  186. I've become addicted to your website :)
    Thank you for all to give to the quilting community....the awesome free patterns, sharing with us on quilt cam, teaching across the country and your blog musings.....all the pieces draw us in and encourage us to create, to grow and and to come together as a community. The very best to you and have a safe journey.

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  187. Hope it warms up for you while up in the Northwest area. I'd picked out the block because it was so scrappy. Would love to win the magazine and your book. Safe travels and have fun.

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  188. I'm relatively new to quilting but I love seeing all the possibilities! I love your scrappy star! It would be great to win! Thank you for all your inspiration!! Hope I win!

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  189. What a fun block and great story of how it came to be. Thanks for such a great giveaway.

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  190. woo hoo count me in on this giveaway for sure!

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  191. Lovely block! Thanks for sharing.

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  192. Hi Bonnie. I knew which block was yours right away. I would love to win a copy!!
    Aileen in Florida

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  193. I am anxiously awaiting the release of volume 9. Thanks for all you do for your fan base. We love the info you share! Have a safe trip to the frigid north.

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  194. Nice block! Stop putting out such fabulous ideas! LOL!!! I'm still working on Celtic Solstice!!!! Be safe on your trip and thanks for the giveaway!

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  195. I hope I'm a lucky winner! Love your approach!

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  196. I love these blog tours and seeing all of the new block possibilities that can be used for future scrap quilts.

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  197. Another GREAT block, Bonnie! Thank you for all you do for quilting.
    auntie.clark@gmail.com

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