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January 24, 2014

Grow Your Blog Party & Give~Away!

Vicki at 2 Bags Full is hosting this party with over 
500 blog participants. Many are having Give~Aways!
 Thank you Vicki!
(officially begins on the 25th, but we can start early huh?)
(picture taken this past August)
For all those who are visiting my blog for the first time...
my name is Karen and I live in a small community known as Zigzag at the base of Mt. Hood in Oregon
I have a longarm business and recently started designing quilt patterns. I worked at a local quilt shop that was featured in the 2002 Quilt Sampler magazine, have taught beginning quilt classes, organize a once a month quilt club at my church for anyone and everyone and recently finished my second round of teaching 
The Farmer's Wife Sampler Quilt.  

I've been married almost 25 years, have a wonderful husband who supports my quilt addiction
 and we have 2 amazing sons.
  I want grand kids in the worst way....ssshhhh, don't tell my boys i said that (again)! 
I've already picked out my granddaughter's name, 
shared it with them so they could fight over it!  
Baaaahahahh!...they both declined. LOL
 Oh well...i guess i'll let them live their lives.  :)
Okay...enough of that silliness.

I'm having 4 Give~Aways and you have a choice! 
I'll be giving away one emailed pdf quilt pattern for each of the patterns listed below.
(click on their titles to read more about them) 
Just leave a comment letting me know which one you would like to win.  
Please include your email too. 
Drawings will be announced on February 15th.

OR
OR
 Pumpkin Spice
Or Class One of my new
  online modern teaching instructions for the 
Would love it if you follow me! 
 I'll be checking out lots of great new blogs...
Hope everyone has fun meeting lots of new blog friends!
Click HERE to visit them all.


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73 comments:

  1. Kathy S.January 24, 2014 at 5:22 PM

    I would LOVE to win Papa's Tree Farm pattern. Thanks for the chance to win. Now I'm off to see the other blogs in the hop. Have a great weekend.

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  2. MaxineJanuary 24, 2014 at 5:26 PM

    Poppa's Tree Farm is my favorite pattern. I really like the red and green in this quilt. I'd like to see it in winter blues.

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  3. Marjorie's Busy CornerJanuary 24, 2014 at 5:52 PM

    Poppas tree farm, please. Hi Karen...I have been following you for quite some time now. But nice to learn more about you.

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  4. MarShaJanuary 24, 2014 at 7:41 PM

    Hi Karen, gosh I thought I would be unique, but I too love Poppa's Tree Farm. The colors and the use of 'white Space' really make this a beautiful quilt.

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  5. LindaJanuary 24, 2014 at 8:28 PM

    I am "eyed" these quilts and patterns for some time....drooled would be a better word. I like them all, but especially the Pumpkin Spice and the
    Stars for Every Season. Always enjoy checking your blog!

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  6. WendiJanuary 24, 2014 at 9:11 PM

    I really like the pumpkin spice but who wouldn't love to take a class on the Farmers Wife that has cutting instructions.

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  7. cakegirlJanuary 24, 2014 at 9:14 PM

    Love Poppa's Tree pattern. Thanks for a fabulous giveaway.

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  8. DebraKay NeimanJanuary 24, 2014 at 9:46 PM

    I love Stars for Every Season...I am a follower on Bloglovin. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com

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  9. Beausoleil QuiltsJanuary 24, 2014 at 10:14 PM

    I love your Stars for Every Season, and love the reds that you have done yours in. Beautiful.

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  10. Razzle Dazzle QuilterJanuary 24, 2014 at 10:20 PM

    Gosh that's very generous! I can never resist a starry quilt so Stars for every Season is my oick.

    Thanks

    Linda
    lindabishop@vodafone.co.nz

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  11. MariaJanuary 24, 2014 at 11:29 PM

    Wow what a fantastic giveaway. Your patterns are fabulous and if I won I would pick class 1 of the farmers wife quilt.

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  12. Karen MJanuary 25, 2014 at 2:02 AM

    Thanks for this giveaway. I am a follower because I am a new longarmer and I like to learn from other longarmers. I love seeing your work. I would love to win Poppa's Tree Farm.

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  13. Amy's Crafty ShenanigansJanuary 25, 2014 at 2:30 AM

    I am a folllower too :) And wow - easy choice - Poppa's Tree Farm!!! I could totally see myself snuggling under a quilt with trees and pinwheels on it!! So fun!! amycav at hotmail dot com

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  14. Sharon EJanuary 25, 2014 at 3:10 AM

    I'm already signed up for Farmers Wife :-) So I'd pick Stars for Every Season. Thanks for a chance to win!

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  15. Joan and KevinJanuary 25, 2014 at 3:20 AM

    I love Poppa's Tree Farm!
    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  16. Linda aka Crafty GardenerJanuary 25, 2014 at 5:46 AM

    Hi, I'm Linda aka Crafty Gardener and I'm one of the volunteer helpers of the Grow Your Own Blog event.
    We are stopping by to check out links and comments etc.
    Your site looks great and I hope you get lots of new visitors and followers.

    I love your patterns and would love to enter to win the Poppa's Tree Farm.
    Have a great day.

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  17. CalicojoanJanuary 25, 2014 at 6:27 AM

    What a beautiful place to create! No wonder your patterns are so wonderful! I love following you!

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  18. JacquelineJanuary 25, 2014 at 6:27 AM

    I am a follower and really enjoy your blog. If I had to choose one of these patterns I would go for Poppa's tree farm, but they are all great!

    Thanks for a chance

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  19. KarenJanuary 25, 2014 at 6:34 AM

    I am a follower. I really like your patterns. I love your Papa Trees and I would love to make it one of these days.

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  20. sherryberrybimJanuary 25, 2014 at 7:18 AM

    I am a follower and would like to choose Stars for Every Season as my favorite pattern.

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  21. GillJanuary 25, 2014 at 7:39 AM

    Hi Karen
    I've been following you for a while!
    I like Poppa's Tree Farm!

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  22. babiesdocJanuary 25, 2014 at 7:50 AM

    I have visited this blog and have had my eye on poppa's tree farm!

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  23. Ashley crampJanuary 25, 2014 at 8:18 AM

    Hello I am not a quilter but I am in the party!!
    I am so enjoying my visits to all these lovely quilting blogs today!
    I am popping by as part of the 'grow your blog day' Its such a lovely way to find super new blogs to read...I am joining along with you too.
    bestest weekend wishes
    Daisy j

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  24. Dogwood Lane RamblesJanuary 25, 2014 at 8:21 AM

    I've been a follower for quite some time but I'm hopping today and hoping to grow my blog too. I love your Poppa's Tree farm pattern.

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  25. JoyceGJanuary 25, 2014 at 8:35 AM

    I've been following your blog for some time, and have purchased two of your patterns on Etsy. I just love them! I'd love to add Stars for Every Season to my collection of quilts to make in 2014! (and I'm moving to your neck of the woods from the Tacoma area - can't wait to check out all of the Portland area quilt shops!)

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  26. Donna HeberJanuary 25, 2014 at 9:16 AM

    I'm visiting from the Grow Your Blog party. It is nice to meet you. You are very talented! I plan to look around a bit more and then be on my way to visit the others. I do hope you will stop by for a visit and enter my giveaway. Have a wonderful weekend! Hugs – Donna

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  27. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2014 at 9:21 AM

    How difficult to make a choice; I'm going for the quilting instructions of the Farmers Wife Quilt.
    Best wishes from oversea from Mirjam

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  28. SandiJanuary 25, 2014 at 10:08 AM

    Karen, your blog is a place I love to visit as is your beautiful state.

    I enjoy coming to visit your blog and have linked yours to mine. May Grow Your Blog party be good to you.

    Love the picture of Mt. Hood and Poppa's Tree Farm is a lovely design.

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  29. Siouxzq64@gmail.comJanuary 25, 2014 at 10:23 AM

    Love to see what you are working on. Any of the patterns are lovely, but I am kind of leaning toward the pumpkin spice. Great picture of Mt. Hood! Now I am homesick, and missing Oregon.

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  30. ReneaJanuary 25, 2014 at 10:25 AM

    Such a generous giveaway and so hard to pick just one of your great patterns. I really like the Stars for Every Season but I also like Pumpkin Spice. I would be happy with anything you picked for me if I am one of the lucky winners.

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  31. BarbaraJanuary 25, 2014 at 11:14 AM

    Love blog hops! I've already purchased Pumpkin Spice, so I guess my next favorite would be Stars for Every Season. Thanks for the chance to win the pattern!

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  32. Val's Quilting StudioJanuary 25, 2014 at 11:31 AM

    Enjoyed meeting you by cruising around your blog! I added myself as a GFC follower...Poppa's Tree Farm looks like it would be fun to make! Thanks for the chance to win. myplvl.blogspot.com stop by!:)

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  33. QuilterLauraJanuary 25, 2014 at 1:55 PM

    All pretty, but I would have to choose Poppa's Tree Farm. Thx for the chance to win!

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  34. JocelynJanuary 25, 2014 at 2:23 PM

    Each pattern is so pretty. I really love Pumpkin Spice. Such a warm inviting looking quilt. Thanks!

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  35. sandrarobbenJanuary 25, 2014 at 3:37 PM

    I would love to win Stars for all seasons. Sandrarobben@hotmail.com

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  36. Sandy OJanuary 25, 2014 at 3:54 PM

    Really love them all but, would love Stars for all Seasons. Thanks for doing this.

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  37. barbara woodsJanuary 25, 2014 at 4:34 PM

    love your quilt patterns, old follower

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  38. Karen in Breezy PointJanuary 25, 2014 at 4:56 PM

    Thanks for the great give away! I would choose the class since I've had the book for ages and have yet to get started....

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  39. NancyJanuary 25, 2014 at 5:00 PM

    I would like to have the Stars for every Season. I have the other two and looking forward to making them. Thanks for the great giveaways. Nancy P. nplyman@yahoo.com

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  40. LyndaJanuary 25, 2014 at 5:08 PM

    They are all gorgeous, but Stars for Every Season is outstanding.

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  41. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsJanuary 25, 2014 at 5:35 PM

    Wow! you are one busy lady! Love your patterns and plan to start your class next week, just waiting for some fabric I ordered. What a beautiful site to see, Mt Hood. All I see is flat corn fields! Have fun hopping!

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  42. SandyJanuary 25, 2014 at 6:04 PM

    What a nice giveaway! I love Poppas Tree Farm or I would like the first class for Farmer's Wife....you can pick! Absolutely a beautiful area that you live in.

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  43. Terry@ a quilting blogJanuary 25, 2014 at 6:14 PM

    Love your patterns, especially Stars for every Season (that would be my choice). My hubby and I were in your area last year..my first time to Oregon and I loved it!! Thanks for the sweet giveaway!

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  44. Karens Quilts, Crows and CardinalsJanuary 25, 2014 at 9:38 PM

    Hi Karen !! What a wonderful Grow your Blog post ! It's so nice to learn more about you and to see such a generous giveaway!! The landscape in and around were you live is just breathtaking.... The "Stars for any Season" is calling out to me -- I would LOVE to win it. Thanks again for the tip on the hop -- it's funny that it coincided with my tutorial on the Moda Bake Shop so it's been a busy day at the blog. Hugs, Karen

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  45. Helen@Till We Quilt AgainJanuary 26, 2014 at 5:38 AM

    My choice would be the Class on the Modern Farmers Wife Quilt Revival. I have been along time follower and look forward to hearing when those Grandbabies come along! I am in the same boat but my boys need to find that girl first!

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  46. Elizabeth EdwardsJanuary 26, 2014 at 6:47 AM

    i love Lucy!! too cute! i love Pumpkin Spice. what gorgeous colors. so lovely!! hi there. i'm Beth from E. Lizard Breath Speaks - so nice to meet you through the Grow Your Blog get together/party. ( :
    elizardbreathspeaks@gmail.com

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  47. sew.darn.quiltJanuary 26, 2014 at 7:42 AM

    I would choose Pumpkin Spice. That quilt looks so warm and cosy. Thank you for the chance
    What a beautiful view you have for inspiration :)

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  48. Donna WJanuary 26, 2014 at 8:58 AM

    Thanks for this generous giveaway. I love stars! So, I will have to go with "Stars for Every Season".

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  49. JoyceLMJanuary 26, 2014 at 10:35 AM

    Since I already purchased Poppa's Tree Farm, I'd love to win Stars for Every Season. Thanks.

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  50. KateJanuary 26, 2014 at 1:32 PM

    My first choice would be Stars for Every Season! They are all beautiful - thanks for the chance to win a pattern!
    I enjoyed my visit to your blog.

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  51. DebJanuary 26, 2014 at 6:38 PM

    My husband bought me your Poppa's Tree Farm pattern for Christmas, so i'd definitely pick the Farmers' Wife pattern. I need the modern take on those patterns.

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  52. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2014 at 7:31 PM

    Thanks so much Karen for a chance at the give-away. I love "Pumpkin Spice", well, I love "Poppa's Tree Farm" but I already own that one!
    Maureen
    mgw070 at shaw dot ca

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  53. CeciliaJanuary 26, 2014 at 7:59 PM

    I love Poppa's Tree Farm! Thank you for the chance to win a pattern. I enjoy reading your posts and seeing your projects.

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  54. Quiltatelier Marina RoosJanuary 27, 2014 at 4:03 AM

    I'm in love with poppa's tree farm, I think its a wonderful pattern. I would it to come to belgium, I've got some great fabrics to make this quilt.

    Regards Marina Roos

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  55. Carolyn LoewenJanuary 27, 2014 at 4:51 AM

    Just visiting your site for the first time. Love your tutorials. I'll be sure to pass them on to my quilting friends. Poppa's Tree Farm looks like a patterns that would be fun to make.

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  56. ChrissiJanuary 27, 2014 at 8:48 AM

    Poppa's Tree Farm! I would have said the Farmer's Wife but I already bought it and can I tell you how excited I am to have it?? I had been looking at doing it with the templates but decided against it. Then I saw your 'class' on Craftsy and did a happy dance! But... I will say that Poppa's Tree Farm had me at Hello when I first saw it!!

    Thanks!

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  57. DorothyJanuary 27, 2014 at 5:26 PM

    Stars for Every Season is beautiful, but I also like Poppa's Tree Farm. And, I LOVE the Magic 8 :)

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  58. Daisy JayneJanuary 27, 2014 at 5:38 PM

    Sorry can not choose... to difficult to make a choice

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  59. liniecatJanuary 28, 2014 at 2:22 AM

    Isnt it funny how many of us can't choose when put on the spot!
    lol
    Love the colours youve used in the Pumpkin Spice one so I'd opt for that pse >>>> new follower : )
    Lyn

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  60. Sylvia AndersonJanuary 28, 2014 at 5:53 AM

    They are all beautiful, but the Pumpkin Spice is calling to me, quite loudly in fact. Thanks so much for the opportunity to win a pattern.

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  61. LeeJanuary 28, 2014 at 8:15 AM

    Your blog is always so fun to visit! I love your Poppa's Tree Farm Quilt ! You have fabulous designs. thank you!

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  62. JoJanuary 29, 2014 at 2:19 AM

    Well hi there from Hillsboro, it is always extra fun for me to find some nearby on a blog. I really like your farmers wife pattern. I admire long arm quilters I am trying to learn free motion right now on my regular sewing machine and it is giving me a devil of a time.

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  63. Jen BarnardJanuary 29, 2014 at 6:19 AM

    I love the modern farmers wife.

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  64. Pat L.January 29, 2014 at 8:38 AM

    I loved Poppa's tree Farm. It is just so pretty and soft with the colors used on the illustration.

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  65. UnknownJanuary 29, 2014 at 9:01 AM

    I love the Stars for Every Season. I purchased your Pumpkin Spice from Craftsy. Love it. :) What fun to find your blog through Craftsy.

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  66. Sarah and DanJanuary 31, 2014 at 9:30 AM

    Poppa's tree farm is awesome for Christmas-time!

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  67. BonnieFebruary 1, 2014 at 2:03 PM

    Love your blog, you have a new followers. I love the Pumpkin Spice quilt.

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  68. CathFebruary 1, 2014 at 6:04 PM

    Your comment about the grandkids made me giggle as I behave exactly the same way with my kiddos......they are so sick of me already! I recognise your pattern Poppas tree farm from Craftsy where I first fell in love with it. I am now following you......well it is a race now! who will have grandkids first!!
    Cath @ Bits 'n Bobs

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  69. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2014 at 6:58 PM

    I would like to have the Poppa's tree farm. It is so cute!
    New follower via Bloglovin'.

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  70. Tanya February 5, 2014 at 11:15 AM

    Newest Follower, and quilter, to boot! Visiting from the Blog Party - so glad I landed here...what a happy place! Love the Poppa's Tree Farm, but also the Farmer's Wife Quilt Revival Class - it would be a toss-up...surprises are sometimes the best! Happy Creative Wednesday - off to do a bit of quilting myself...Tanya

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  71. Patty AntleFebruary 7, 2014 at 10:13 PM

    I love all of the patterns but especially the farmer's wife. It was nice seeing your projects and meeting you!

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  72. Judy Cooper Textile ArtistFebruary 9, 2014 at 5:56 PM

    Greetings from St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada. Very nice to meet you. Great projects. Thanks for sharing.

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  73. macmillanmarieFebruary 13, 2014 at 1:09 AM

    Hi, your quilts are simply beautiful - It has been a treat to read your posts and get to know you. Thank you for sharing.

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