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Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Think Christmas - Block Tutorial and Giveaway!


Merry Christmas in July! Welcome to the Think Christmas blog hop! I have chosen to show you a very simple little block that makes a quilt (or table runner, or whatever you decide to make with it) that looks like a gift. Because I love using ribbons in my quilts, this was something I thought up to incorporate them. (Yes, they wash beautifully! The quilt above has been washed and the ribbons came through with flying colors.)Be sure to scroll down after the tutorial to find my giveaway and the other participant links to the blog hop!
1. For each block you will need 4 squares cut 6 1/2" and 4 squares cut 4". You also need ribbon.
2. Mark a line diagonally from corner to corner on each of the 4" squares. This is done on the wrong side of the fabric.
3. Move the ruler down 1/2" and make another mark.
4. Place each 4" square right sides together on the corner of a 6 1/2" square.
5. Sew across both lines on each of three of the squares. Wait on the fourth. You will be inserting ribbon.
6. Loop the ribbon over to form about 3 loops. 
7. It is helpful to sew across the bottom and trim.
8. On the fourth square, sew across the lines, but leave a 1" opening in the top line. Insert the ribbon from the front and then finish sewing that seam.
9. Cut each square 1/4" between each sewn line. Press the seam to the darker fabric. Set the smaller half square triangle pieces aside. 
10. Arrange the four pieces in the way you wish. I chose to make my background whites different shades for interest.
11. Sew two pieces together, but pay close attention to matching the seams. Sew the other two pieces together in the same way.
12. Press your seams open.
13. Place these two pieces right sides together and sew, again taking care to match seams. Press these seams open also.
14. Pin a piece of ribbon across the middle of the square.
 15. Machine applique the ribbon in place. I wanted my packages closer together than the block allowed, so I planned it out so that my blocks interlocked and had the edge of another package at each corner. It's easy to do if you lay it all out before you sew.
16. You may have noticed that you made half square triangles at the same time as making the blocks! Mine came out perfectly! I'm sure it had something to do with math, but I didn't figure it out. (I avoid math when possible!) Sew these together and use them in a border if you wish. I chose to put batting behind each "present" and quilt around them individually. I also made the outer border "puffy" by adding extra batting behind it.
My little elf is enjoying himself by relaxing on the Christmas quilt! I think I tricked him into believing it was already Christmas!He hasn't gone outside in the 100 degree heat yet!
Thank you for stopping by! And for reading this far, you have a chance to win this really gorgeous fabric panel to use as a wall hanging, the center of a quilt, a table runner, or whatever you wish! And to sweeten the deal, I am throwing in my "Peace on Earth" Christmas banner pattern. Just be a follower for a chance to win and leave a comment telling me that you are and telling us all what your dream Christmas gift would be! (One comment per person please. I will be using the Random Number Generator to choose a winner. Open to everyone! I'll choose a winner  Monday, August 6. You have through Monday at midnight to comment.)
This is a large panel (about 36" x 45").
Be sure you visit the other blogs on the hop! Here are today's:

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175 comments:

  1. Linda that is the cutest mini quilt,love it,well done and i am a very happy follower,and my best xmas gift would be good health to all my family.xx

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  2. Linda, Great tutorial. Lovely quilt. I am a follower and look forward to seeing what you do next! For Christmas, I love visiting all the kids and wish them well. We have two sick grandkids with bad hearts and I cherish every moment we spend together. It is Christmas everytime we visit. Thanks for sharing...Judith, Texas

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  3. Loving this quilt Linda!!! Thinking I might have to make one or two of these!!! ... I am a very happy follower, and my dream Christmas gift atm would have to be financial security - or at least, the knowledge that I everything will be alright financially!! Hugs!

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  4. Linda, what a fantastic quilt. This is going to the top of my 'to do' list, it will help make a stash in my ribbon.

    Thanks for offering a lovely giveway but more importantly, thanks for being a part of the blog hop.

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  5. I just love this Christmas Quilt, thanks for sharing the pattern with us! I'm gonna have to try this sometime.
    Lv2 sew 2011 at yahoo dot com.

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  6. I love your Christmas present quilt, Linda. It's just gorgeous. Thanks for the tutorial. My dream Christmas gift would be a cleaner to come in once a week, make my house spotless and then I could just sew!

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  7. Hi Linda I love the present quilt, what a great idea. Thanks for the Tutorial. My dream Christmas Gift would be to spend an hour in the bookshop and come out with as many books as I wanted with no charge!!!! I am a new follower and thanks for sharing. Susie x

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  8. Linda, your quilt is stunning! Love it all...the fabrics, those gorgeous little gifts wrapped with such pretty ribbon, and the way you put it all together to make such a beautiful little quilt. The quilting just makes the gifts jump right off the quilt! That elf looks pretty pleased with himself! Thanks so much for participating and offering such a generous giveaway...that Santa panel sure is pretty!

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  9. How sweet! I really love this Christmas quilt and the tutorial is excellent. Thanks so much Linda!

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  10. I am a follower and I just love your Christmas Gift quilt. I am so glad you showed me how to do the little bows so there are no raw edges exposed to fray.
    My ideal Christmas gift would be a renovated house - we are saving to do a new bathroom, Laundry and Kitchen and change the layout of the house in the process and some days I wish Santa would just turn up and do it so I could just get to enjoying it.

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  11. I am a happy follower... My dream Christmas ALL the family together and everyone enjoying themselves, with yummy food and LOTs of presents!

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  12. What a great quilt! and the quilting makes your boxes look as though they are full!
    My dream gift would be to have all my family home for Christmas!
    I'm a follower!

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  13. Linda, you've raised the bar with this beauty!! But somehow, I'm not at all surprised! How nice to see you are part of the hop! The hostess, Lesley, is local to me up here in Cape Breton!! We haven't met yet, but I hope we will soon. Summer's flying by and it won't be long before I'm back in TX. Can't wait to get together!! My dream Christmas gift is nothing tangible. I just want my daughter to continue to live a happy, healthy life.

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  14. Merry Christmas, Linda I have just become a follower. Thank you for the presents which you have given in the quilt - is that poinsettia quilting I see?. The tutorial is excellent with placing the ribbon bows & tie as embellishment.
    Thank you for the 'presents' of the Santa hanger which wants to be embellished, quilted with extra filling to bringout the goodies & for the "Peace on Earth" banner pattern will be buying candy canes as soon as I see them.
    My dream is for good health with a sewing machine.

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  15. I became a follower. I have been looking for a Santa panel everywhere. Thank you so much for the chance.

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  16. hi
    my best christmas gift is anything to do with quilting. Your blocks are so bright and I like that you can many things with them. aurea.gillis@gmail.com

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  17. Hi Linda. I'm a new follower. I came over to see the "Think Christmas" post and went around to some of your tutorials. Great ideas! I'll be sharing a few of your posts with my readers and linking to your tuts. Also, I did Pin the pincushion picture on my board at Pinterest--see, I collect them and make them and I'm addicted! Love your ideas!!!!!
    Marsha
    Quilterinmotion.com

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  18. Wow Linda!! that piece is gorgeous...and great tutorial too.. I would love to win your giveaway..thanks.

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  19. Love your quilt - thanks for the block tutorial. My dream Christmas gift would be my own sewing room - maybe one day. I'm a new follower. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  20. Beautiful little quilt! Thanks for the tutorial, I am going to try it. Thanks!

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  21. Thank you for the great tutorial. I love the way the gifts look as though they are sitting on the quilt waiting to be opened. I just joined as a follower..My dream gift would be a healthy heart for my husband.

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  22. Linda that is a gorgeous quilt, thank you - love this so much!

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  23. I love how your quilt turned out. Thank you for the tutorial. I am a happy follower of your blog. My Christmas dream gift would be a new custom cutting and pressing table for my sewing room.

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  24. Wow I love the quilt - great tutorial too. Thanks for sharing.

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  25. Good Morning LINDA, I don't even know where to begin, as Steven Curtis Chapman sings "Christmas is all in the Heart" I am listening to my very fav Christmas tunes while I hop from blog to blog.
    I am thinking of that one little gift under the tree, one for him and one for her...It is a wonderful song about the struggles of a young couple and how wrapped they are in each others love... And I cried when I saw yours..It is a beautiful block and made into a beautiful quilt...
    Christmas is all in the heart...especially at Linda's home this morning...well done sweetie!
    Take a peak over at sewwequilt.com

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  26. Ohhhh and what do I want for Christmas..that is easy..I have it...I have what I want..always have and always will...I have heart...enough to share to all those around me. x I know sappy..but true.!

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  27. Love your quilt! Really like how the ribbon give it that 3D effect. Thanks for being part of the blog hop. Hope you have a great day.

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  28. Hi Linda I just love your quilt...the presents look 3D and the ribbons are a wonderful touch...my dream is that I stay in remission and hope that we all have a wonderful holiday season...thanks for a wonderful tutorial..

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  29. Hi, I am a follower. I love this quilt. I can just see it on my grandson's big boy bed for Christmas this year. I better get busy. Your tutorial is very well done by the way. Thanks for sharing your talents with us little folks out here in blog land.

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  30. ooooo this is the next quilt i have to make this is so beautiful love the ribbon bow! thank's for the tutorial.. you tease me now i follow you with bloglovin! have a wonderful blog hop and hope to see you on my blog on sunday, have a giveaway too!

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  31. I just love you quilt, what a wonderful idea, and your quilting is beautiful. I cannot wait for my turn tomorrow to see how people think of mine. I will also be having a giveaway.

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  32. My Christmas wish would be to spend the day with family sharing all our past Christmas memories. Like the dimensional bows on your quilt.
    http://kwitlypleasures.blogspot.com

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  33. Linda this quilt is just adorable....what kind of ribbon did you use? It looks like regular satin ribbon - I've never tried washing it but if that's what it is, how wonderful! My favorite present? Having all my children and grandchildren together in my home - that hasn't happened in years unfortunately. blessings, marlene

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  34. great quilt, it is so cute, I will be a new follower
    annstorlie@yahoo.com

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  35. Dream Christmas for me would be to have all my children and their families home with me for Christmas. Wow house full would be GREAT! It would really FEEL like Christmas again. We would have to make all the food and cookies again. We really don't NEED to make all of the goodies anymore, (but we do)!

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  36. Love the idea of using the ribbon as bow and wrap - just clever. And the quilting is exquisite!! Oh silly elf, yes, he would want to go back into storage once in the heat. My favorite present - well, would love my own home.

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  38. Your quilt is just toooo cute! My favorite Christmas present would be for good health for all my family.

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  39. Thank you for showing us how to make your Christmas Quilt. Very cute and clever. I am a follower and have enjoyed myself while visiting. My Christmas dream would be to go to Vegas one year. I have never been there and just wondered what it would be like to enjoy Christmas there one time. You have generously shared with all of us and have given all of your followers a chance to win a cute Christmas panel and a banner pattern. Thank you for making this Think Christmas so special - for all of us.

    Sandi T.
    sandit1@sbcglobal.net

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  40. I love this beautiful quilt. And since I have seen it in person, I KNOW it is even more beautiful when you can see it and hold it in your hands and see all the fine details in the stippling and stitches. My dream Christmas would be to have a huge barndemonium to entertain my growing family decorated to the nines in Christmas lights and colorful decorations, snow on the ground outside, and a fire in the fireplace (or woodburner) and cozy beds in the loft overlooking the space below and someone else cooking the turkey and doing the sides! You said dream! I could continue....

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  41. This is a wonderful quilt...I love the 3D ribbons. Does one type of ribbon work better than another?
    Thanks for the tutorial on the puff quilts, too. I enjoyed that, and hope to make one soon. :)

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    1. Eep! I forgot....I'm a follower, and my dream Christmas would be for all of my kids to be home (and their spouses, too, of course! LOL) for Christmas!

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  43. I follow. My dream Christmas would be to have my immediate family together and willingly decorate the tree with no arguing. I would wear my frilly Christmas apron and serve egg nog and homemade cookies and everyone would be happy.

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  44. Love your quilt and the beautiful colors you used! The 3D ribbons really add something special! Thanks for the tutorial.

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  45. I really enjoy this tutorial. I have always saved the cut offs of my squares and just saved them in the box. Now I have a whole new way to cut and save and use them. I am following you.

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  46. That is adorable!!!! I love the way the little packages pop off the quilt. I am a new follower and my wish would be to have the whole family together and awaken to a snowy Christmas morning.

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  47. Beautiful Quilt. Thanks for the tutorial. My Dream Christmas is when we can organize our family of 4 daughters,spouses and 6 grandkiddies to be here all at the same times.It does not happen often but it is great when it does.

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  48. oooh, I love this quilt! Thanks for the wonderful tutorial!
    I'm a new follower of your blog, too. Would love the panel and your "Peace on Earth" banner pattern.
    When my kids were little... and even now when they ask what I want for Christmas, I will always say, "Peace on Earth." I know, I know... it's cliche, but I somehow hoped it made them think of the plight of others first rather than themselves (for what they wanted) and to remind them of the Best Christmas Gift of all... the One who brings Peace... Karen
    (and howdy, or rather "hola y mucho gusto," from faaaaaar west Tx.) ;-)

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  49. Oh My! Thank you for sharing! You are terrific! I NEED to find time to make this quilt. Again, THANKYOU! Toni

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  50. Oh noooo, now that's another quilt that has gone onto my "must-do SOON" list. It's gorgeous.

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  51. I'm a new follower by email. Thanks for sharing this beautiful quilt and the generous giveaway.

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  52. I've been a follower for a long time! I love everything you make!! That little quilt with packages is precious!!
    Blessings
    Gmama Jane

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  53. Hi Linda,

    What an awesome giveaway! Hmm.. I don't celebrate Christmas but I would love to receive clothes. I think giving clothes is really hard because you have to know the person's taste. So the giver has to go to a lot of effort to find the right outfit. I often buy my kids outfits as presents and I go to such length to find something fab.

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  54. Love that little package quilt. I am a follower. My dream Christmas would be spending the week somewhere that has snow. It's hot where I live.

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  55. So that is how you add the bow. I love it! Thanks for showing us how. and your quilt is just stunning!

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  56. I want a new sewing room for Christmas! How is that for thinking big.
    Your quilt is really creative - love the bows

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  57. What a totally adorable little "Christmas packages" quilt! Thanks for the tute too.
    My dream Christmas would be for there to be peace in this world, I know that is asking the impossible, but that's my wish anyway!
    Thanks!
    Nettie

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  58. Thanks for the tutorial Linda. I'll have to try using ribbon on one of my projects. I'm a follower. I don't know what my dream gift would be, I have all that I want.

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  59. Wow Linda, this is so beautiful! Thanks for sharing your wonderful tutorial too! Of course I am a follower and my dream Christmas present would be a long arm machine.......of course that isn't happening :)

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  60. My best present would be a visit to Austrailia and to travel around quilt shop to quilt shop OOOOHHHH that would be heaven lol thanks for the chance have a good day

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  61. Thanks for a wonderful tutorial! I love the gift boxes. Thanks again for sharing.

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  62. Love the block and the quilt It is gorgeous and so much fun and is now on my list of to-do's.

    Bonnielarson58@gmail.com

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  63. I am now a follower of your blog. Love the little package quilt. I will definitely make one this year!!! Thank you for the giveaway!

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  64. What a beautiful quilt! Thanks for the tutorial! I'm a new follower...look forward to more of your great projects! My dream Christmas gift would be a large sewing table.

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  65. Thanx for the idea, it's great! L

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  66. Adorable quilt! I love the way you incorporated your extra HSTs in the border!! Thanks for the great tut and the opportunity to win your great giveaway!

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  67. I've just become a follower and I love your gift quilt. I'm going to try your tutorial and see what I can do. Thank you for the giveaway. My dream Christmas would be to spend the time with my family at Disneyland.

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  68. I love your block! Can see me making a Christmas quilt using your tutorial in my future!

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  69. I am in love with your quilt! It is fantastic!

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  70. Oh I just think this is the cutest quilt I've seen so far! Thank you for the tutorial as well! =)
    I have just become a new follower too!!

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  71. I love how you did that with the bows on the presents!! And the quilting is wonderful! Thanks for sharing!!

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  72. Thank you for sharing your block. It is adorable. Can you tell us the type and width of the ribbon. I am a new follower. The perfect Christmas would include having family and friends round a table full of holiday favorites.

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  73. Thank you for sharing your block. It is adorable. Can you tell us the type and width of the ribbon. I am a new follower. The perfect Christmas would include having family and friends round a table full of holiday favorites.

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  74. WOW Linda that is just perfect!! Thanks for sharing the tutorial I am going to have to give that a try! I would like a baby for Christmas...lol I know I know that is the stork not Santa...but you never know...LOL

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  75. I just love this quilt! I like the way you used the extra batting for a more puffy look too. Thanks for a chance in your giveaway. I'm a follower. My dream present would be a new Bernina.

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  76. Hiya! I am an email follower (now). I love your mini-quilt, so cute! My dream Christmas gift would be to get the house that I've had my eye on for the past 3 years. I am on disability and it would have to come from Santa (or Publisher's Clearinghouse, lol). But I can't complain, I have a very nice place to live, a wonderful family, and food and cool and heat, what more could I ask for. Thank you for the giveaway. The panel is beautiful, and I'm sure the banner is too. Blessed be, hugs!!!

    playamom57 at yahoo dot com

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  77. Oh my gosh! This is stunning! I love the little presents and your quilting is outstanding! Love it! My dream present would be a quilting retreat somewhere!
    hulseybg@gmail.com

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  78. i am a follower and my dream gift would be a sewing machine that you could quilt on

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  79. What a beautiful quilt block and quilt!! My dream present would be a trip to Disney World with my family!

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  80. Gorgeous panel, thanks for a chance to win! Cute package quilt!

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  81. What a wonderful Christmas block...can see this done as any gift too. Thank you for sharing :)

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  82. I'd love to win this Christmas panel to use as a table runner.
    Thanks,
    Peggy
    peggy_verdongibbs@att.net

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  83. Your package quilt is darling! I really like how you gave it dimension with the puffiness. If we could figure out a way, we would be thrilled to share our moisture and cooler temps with you!!
    Happy Hopping!

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  84. That is so beautiful--love it! Thanks for the tutorial to help create this lovely quilt. My dream Christmas gift would be a sewing area all neatly arranged and full of everything I need to make fun quilts like yours. :O)

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  85. What a clever block idea !
    The quilt is beautiful !!

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  86. love the tutorial and im a followers now angchappell@yahoo.com thank you

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  87. I love the present quilt and the tutorial is helpful. I believe it's Happy 42nd Anniversary also! Our 43rd Anniv. is the day I post, Aug. 2nd! My dream Christmas gift would be for the elves to come straighten and organize all of my closets!

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  88. Love the tutorial for your Christmas present blocks. I am really enjoying looking/reading all the blog posts. I am and have been a follower of your blog. My dream Christmas gift would be a housekeeper to keep my house cleaned up where I could spend my time sewing.

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  90. Love your tutorial. The present is beautiful. I am a new follower. I am dreaming of a sewing space all my own and not sharing the craftroom with my husband:)

    Thank you

    sandyb720 at gmail dot com

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  91. Thanks for the wonderful tutorial. I am a new follower in my Google Reader. Thanks

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  92. Thanks for the tut. Well written. I am a follower.
    Great job on the quilt. Congrats on the honorable mention.

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  93. I'm already a follower and of course my dream present would be a long-arm!

    Wonderful tute!

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  94. I am a new follower. I love the gift block! Thank you for the tutorial! :-) And thank you so much for the chance to win this absolutely gorgeous Christmas panel!! I don't think I've ever seen this one before and it is incredible!!! Crossing my fingers! ;-) Merry Christmas!

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  95. great tutorial thank you for sharing. I follow you. hugs

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  96. Great block and tutorial. I'm a new follower and thanks for the chance to win.

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  97. What a cute quilt and I love the quilting you did in it too. I will have to try the ribbons as I usually leave those additions off because I thought they wouldn't survive washing. Great tutorial too> Thanks.

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  98. What an awesome quilt! I didn't even realize that was ribbon and not fabric when I first looked. Good to know it washes ok. Thanks for your tutorial, you did a great job.

    Thank you for your giveaway and a chance to win.

    usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

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  99. The best thing about blog hops is discovering new blogs that I want to follow. I am now a follower of yours. That is such a cute Christmas quilt and I'm thinking I'll need to make one. Thanks for the tutorial, makes it look so easy.
    My ideal Christmas gift would be a new sewing machine and a longarm.

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  100. What a fun tutorial. I am going to definately to this one. Love the additional batting, as it give is quite the character. Thanks so much for a fabulous post!

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  101. What a great quilt - and thank you for the tutorial!!!

    HM - my ideal Christmas present would be a BED AND BREAKFAST for quilters.....do you think that I will get it? LOL

    Following......

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  102. Your Christmas gift quilt is so precious. Thanks for putting your tutorial in a printable format. It makes it so much easier to save projects to work on. My ideal Christmas present would be a new sewing machine that does embroidery. Although I love to do hand embroidery, I have a few projects I would like to do using machine embroidery. Thanks for the opportunity to win-that would really motivate me to make something Christmas themed.
    Rosemary
    nellieduclos@yahoo.com

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  103. I love your quilt. My ideal Christmas gift would be a cleaning service about the first of December, so I could do all the decorating, sewing or baking without worrying about having to clean, also. I don't really need anything except for everyone to be healthy and able to be home for the holidays. That would be wonderful!
    Beckie in Brentwood, TN

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  104. Blogger tells me that I now follow your blog: Buzzing and Bumbling
    Congratulations, MarciaW
    You are now following Buzzing and Bumbling
    Your quilt is outstanding! The quilting on it to make the presents stand in relief is great. Thanks! My ideal Christmas gift would be to have no pain during the holidays so can lift/bend and cuddle my five little grandnieces. from FLorida

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  105. Very beautiful and darling quilt. I love it so so much!
    I'm follower and I wish for more fabrics this year!

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  106. What a great quilt pattern!! It's so beautiful!! I'm definitely going to make some of these!! Love it!! I'm a new follower!! Ariane from Kingston, Ontario, Canada

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  107. Your present with BOWs quilt is so cute. I became a follower today. I am also a fellow Texan!

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  108. Oh Linda, this is just way too cute! I love it! Thanks so much for the fun tutorial! Follower and friend. :)
    xx

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  109. What a wonderful quilt. Your quilting is spectacular. Thanks so much for the tutorial.

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  110. Very cute..thanks for sharing your tutorial...I have posted about it on Freebies for Crafters.
    Khris

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  111. What a great quilt. I love it. Perfect Christmas....All my kids home and not arguing!

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  112. I am a follower...and I dream of finding a large box wrapped under the tree with a Quilt Expressions by Pfaff waiting for me to open it up.

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  113. I'm a follower!! Loved your tutorial can't wait to make some presents!! The perfect Christmas is having all my babies home together for Sunday breakfast!!

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  114. Thanks for the tutorial. Lovely block and panel. I will follow. Peace on Earth would be the ultimate Christmas gift.

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  115. i am a follower, and absolutly love this one....the ultimate christmas gift for me would be to have the funds to visit my uncle in chicago who spends his holidays all alone.

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  116. Love the sweet Gift Quilt. The packages are extra cute with ribbon. Nice. Thank you for the tute.
    Yes, I am a follower.

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  117. I have been following you for quite a while, and a perfect Christmas for me would be having all of my family together to celebrate. Your mini quilt is precious and you did a fabulous tutorial. Thanks for sharing.

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  118. LOVE the quilt I've been watching you for some time THANKS so much

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  119. I have been a Fan of yours and been following you for awhile. Love the block and quilt.

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  120. Just LOVE the gift quilt, very clever and a well done tute!! Ive pinned it for my quilting pals to see and enjoy!

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  121. I'm a follower. Thanks for the tutorial. I love the idea of the ribbons

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  122. Cute quilt! Love the tutorial. My dream Christmas gift besides having all my family home for Christmas would be to have my sewing room finished!! It's a work in progress right now, and it's been a year since we've started working. That means my sewing things are all over the house, in boxes, in different rooms, I am totally lost. lol

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  123. My dream Christmas Present would be more time to sew!!!
    Beautiful quilt!

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  124. Linda I LOVE this quilt block and the entire quilt. Awesome and such fun. Great tutorial. Thank you.

    First, yes, I am a follower via GFC as well as email notifiation (which is why I am a day late visiting since those emails are generally one day after a post :( )

    My dream Christmas present would be a brand new 6 quart Kitchen Aid mixer since mine is making horrible noises and I'm afraid to use it too much. I NEED that mixer fixed, but I'd really love a brand spankin' new one instead.

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  125. I just love your technique with ribbons!! Adorable quilt and great for a gift. Best Christmas gift would be health and happiness for my family.

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  126. Absolutely gorgeous , love the quilt . I am a follower , thanks for the chance at your great giveaway.

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  127. What a cute design you have created. You did an excellent job of your tutorial. Thanks for participating in the blog hop. I have become a new follower too.
    Thanks for the chance to win such a nice Christmas panel.
    Regards from Western Canada,
    Anna

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  128. Thank you so much for sharing.. I am off to pull out some fabric for this one.

    Cheers From Eastern Canada, Ann

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  129. adorable quilt and great tutorial!!!
    My best Christmas gift would be for all of my friends and acquaintances to come to know Jesus!!

    thanks Linda

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  130. I LOVE that adorable christmas gift quilt. Thanks so much for sharing how you made it too!!

    I am still (at my age of 60+) wanting a pony for Christmas!! Never got one for Christmas and it would be an awesome morning to get one!! (well a full sized horse really)

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  131. Hi, What a great tutorial. Thank you for sharing it, hugs from Judy, nanamaud@yahoo.com

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  132. Love the quilt! Am now a follower. My best Christmas gift would be to get my pet allergies under control. It is really interfering with my everyday activities.

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  133. Think of Christmas......hhmmm, ok............yep, still thinkin'..........thinkin' I'm not ready yet!!! ha!

    Your little package quilt is just divine!!! The little ribbons is such a clever idea!!

    Thanks for the tutorial, I have earmarked it!!

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  134. Oh yes, I've been a follower from w-a-y back!

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  135. Beautiful quilt I would be beautiful as Birthday gifts also !

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  136. Love the idea of putting real ribbons in the quilt! Looks so elegant and nicely 'present'ed! Thanks for sharing. Christmas wish: Everybody home for the holiday(s)!

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  137. Lovely little quilt! I don't have a Christmas Quilt and this might just be perfect. I did a Pin It so it will bring me back to this...Hopefully, a bunch of my friends will see it too...

    nhsarab at yahoo dot com

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  138. Enjoyed the cute pattern and clear instructions. Thanks

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  139. Such a cute holiday quilt! LOVE the ribbons!
    My "dream" Christmas would be a relaxing holiday with snow and beautiful mountain views ... don't have that here in Texas. Thanks for sharing your pattern and the chance to win !

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  140. Forgot to add I'm a new follower via GFC !

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  141. Just realized you're a Texan too - Howdy !
    Just signed up for your email updates too

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  142. Love your "gift" quilt. My "dream Christmas would be to have all (2) of my kids and all of my grandkids together for the season.(8 grands)

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  143. I am follower. I absolutely love this and will definitely be doing one (or more). Thank you for posting it. My dream Christmas gift would be a long arm quilting machine (BIG dream, I know).

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  144. I am a follower thank-you for your giveaway. Becky
    derry04@yahoo.com

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  145. my dream gift would be a prepaid a gift card or gift cert. so I would not have to worry about wanting to order something and mayb not really being able to "afford" even though my husband says go ahead.Thank-you for the panel and banner giveaway lots to do with panels.Becky
    derry04@yahoo.com

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  146. A dream Christmas would have Family gathered at my home for HUGE amounts of food (I miss the times that all my aunts and cousins would get together for the two weeks before to make Christmas goodies.)We do not need lots of gifts, just to all be together would be the best.
    I am a new follower; I found you through the Christmas Blog Hop. I will be using your block to make a new table runner for my coffee table. Thanks for sharing.
    Tina

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    1. Tina, I've been trying to respond to your comment to thank you, but I keep getting a notice that the message cannot be delivered to your email address. I hope you will check back here so you can see that I am appreciative of your kind words and your following! Thank you!

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  147. LINDA this is one of the CUTEST things I have ever seen! I am marking it for the future. Add the ribbons is brilliant and I love how the boxes are tossed across the quilt. Wonderful!

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  148. I'll have to make this quick, easy, cute quilt to hang on the wall behind my front door at Christmas ( been looking for something) signed up as a follower. Ideal Christmas would be family together.

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  149. Love the web site, dream christmas would be finally getting the long arm quilting machine I have been saving up for...

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  150. Thanks for the wonderful tutorial. I didn't know that the ribbon would wash up so well - good to know! Darling quilt but I really am not ready to start thinking about Christmas quite yet.

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  151. My dream Christmas would be to sit around with my Dad, Aunt and Uncle hearing them play guitar, banjo, fiddle and harmonica, singing Tennessee hillbilly religious songs that were favorite of their mom's (my grandmother whom I never met). Of course my mom would be there too and my little brother who never made it past 16 year. This gathering? Held up in heaven of course celebrating the birth of the one who makes it all possible for us to see each other again!

    For an earthly Christmas, being with family -- DH, DS, furbabies, family and friends and church family celebrating our savior's birth.

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  152. The Christmas gift I would like is peace on earth. If that is impossible (and I suspect it is), a nice new Mercedes Benz will do. Now, I must say that I love your little holiday quilt and it would be perfect to start the Christmas sewing season with. Thanks for the great tips! I'm happy to be a follower.

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  153. I'm already cutting out the fabric. LOVE THIS! Maybe working on Christmas will make the 105 degrees outside feel cooler. My Christmas wish would be to have all my family here safe and sound--winning the lottery wouldn't hurt either.

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  154. Oh Linda..you know I collect old world Santa's..so I NEED that panel! My dream Christmas present..don't laugh..would be to sing with Neil Diamond!! I know...goofy..but I SO LOVE his music!

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  155. Very nice!! I love your quilt.

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  156. Woohoo Follower #500

    I love your mini quilt and am definitely putting this on my to do list. Being from Australia, I dream of having a white Christmas....corny I know...but there ya go :)

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  157. Ciao Linda, sono Barbara, scrivo dall'Italia. Ho trovato il tuo blog per caso e ti faccio tanti complimenti per il tuo blog, il tutorial e i magnifici lavoro che crei.
    Per Natale mi piacerebbe avere la giornata lunga, che durasse 36 ore per stare con le persone a cui voglio bene e poter cucire anche un po'.....

    Buon Natale in anticipo!
    Barbara
    http://fili-di-parole.over-blog.it/

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  158. HELLO! LOVE THESE PROJECTS! LOVE YOUR CHOICE OF COLORS+DESIGN!
    THANKS SO FOR SHARING!

    msstitcher1948@yahoo.com

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  159. Your quilting is absolutely gorgeous!!! Thanks for the chance to win the beautiful panel.

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  160. I'm already a follower. I receive your updates by email. Thank you for the lovely tutorial. I love the way you inserted the bows. A special Christmas gift for me would be a new kitchen floor. Mine has holes worn through.

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  161. I got. Exactly what I wanted last year, a sewing machine. This year I would like some money to use as I please. I save alot of money on my hobby by garage sali g and thrifting. But itS not a one trip thing.

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  162. Linda...your quilt is absolutely gorgeous!! Love the bow...too cool! I'm a follower and for Christmas I'm always looking for lots of hugs and kisses ...that's what makes me smile. Thanks for sharing in the blog hop. Happy stitching!!

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  163. Linda, that's a beautiful quilt and so unique using 3d ribbons! Whoop whoop!

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  164. Tomorrow is the day I will began this cute quilt. i bought some ribbon and will search in my stashfor fabric. thank you so much!

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  165. I ama a follower and for Christmas would love to have the continued good health of my kids and grandkids. we are so blessed! barbjolly@sbcglobal.net

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  166. Thank you so much for this post. I want to let you know that I posted a link to your blog in Creative Busy Bee Craft Inspirations, under the Page 4 post on Aug. 14, 2012. Thanks again.

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  167. Love this and I bet my granddaughter who will be 1 in October would love those ribbons!

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  168. Super sweet christmas block quilt!!! I just love it!! Hugs-- ps. thanks for stopping into my blog

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  169. It´s a beautiful!
    Thanks for sharing.
    A kiss from Brasil

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  170. I don't know how I missed this tutorial in July, Linda, but this is just the sweetest thing ever. I am definitely going make one or three of these as gifts for this year. Thank you so much for your kindness and sharing. :) Hugs.

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