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Saturday, January 25, 2014

Grow Your Blog Event & Give-Away

 WELCOME! 

If you're already a regular around here, I'm happy you stopped by. 
If you are new to my blog, well Hello! I'm Val and that's my little "selfy" pic over on the right.  This is a quilting/sewing hobby blog. By day, I'm a veteran teacher, to a class of energetic Second Graders in Oregon, (USA). I started quilting in the Fall of 2009 and blogging last summer to document my projects and growth as a quilter. (So it's safe to say I'm still pretty new to all of this). With that said, I'm so grateful for this event and the opportunity to network and meet others of like interests. 
There's almost 600 bloggers in this meet and greet party. Crazy amazing!
Click this pic for a quick shortcut to check things out:
 2 Bags Full
I have found blogging to very motivating in my completion of projects and love the "virtual quilting guild" it has created for me. I enjoy linky parties and blog hops and find the inspiration and support received from fellow bloggers to be priceless.

  Quilting and blogging are a way for me to truly play with my creative side!

You'll find I'm a pretty eclectic sewer who dabbles in applique, English Paper Piecing, (love my hexagons) traditional and out-of-the box piecing, long-arm quilting, quilt/sewing area organizing (See my Sunday Organizing Series). And, as if that's not enough, 2014 will find me exploring wool by participating in Sue Spargo's BOM. I usually have many W.I.P. but let's not talk about that! (wink! wink!) 

 Feel welcome to check out my "pages" at the top of the blog and/or my "labels" over on the right. Maybe something will spark your interest! If so, become a "follower" and I can return the visit and follow your blog as well. I look forward to meeting you.
Hey, I've always been a great multi-tasker

Today's 2014 Grow Your Blog Give-Away:
This Give-Away is closed. The winner was announced here.
Everyone has two chances to win this little kit to make a spectacle case.
First, comment if you are a new or already a follower and let me know how ya follow. (thanks!)
Second, just for fun: comment with a quilting acronym. IE: WIP: Work In Progress. Try to make it a new one..but if you can't think of one, comment with your most used abbreviation. (LOL: Laugh Out Loud...would be mine!) I'm still learning the quilting "language" myself, so thanks for the help. I'm going to put these together in a February 15th post, when I'll also announce the give-away winner. (So be sure to return to see the collection).

I'm glad ya stopped by!
With Smiles!
Val:)


FYI:    I'll choose the winners using Mr. Random Number Generator.
I will announce the winner and highlight their blog here at Val's Quilting Studio on February 15th.  I will also email the winner, so make sure you are not a no-reply blogger. Everyone is welcome to enter as I'm happy to post internationally.  Good Luck! I hope ya enjoy this meet and greet event!  
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85 comments:

  1. DebraKay NeimanJanuary 24, 2014 at 10:01 PM

    I am already following you by Bloglovin. Greetings from Oklahoma, USA crystalbluern at onlineok dot com

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  2. DebraKay NeimanJanuary 24, 2014 at 10:02 PM

    PIGS (Projects in Grocery Bags) is a new one for me and very funny. Since I saw this one, I got all mine out of boxes and sacks and packed up in my plastic totes....crystalbluern at onlineok dot com

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2014 at 1:26 AM

    I follow you via my Blogger Reading List.

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2014 at 1:37 AM

    I'm trying to come up an acronym, but the best I can come up with is PIP (Project-Induced Procrastination), where having an excess of WIPs, UFO's, or even just ideas for many projects at once, induces a paralysing onset of procrastination.

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  5. Sarah CraigJanuary 25, 2014 at 6:43 AM

    I follow you via GFC, and have for a while! You have such a fun blog!!

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  6. Sarah CraigJanuary 25, 2014 at 6:43 AM

    And my favorite quilting acronym? FART - Fabric Acquisition Road Trip!!!

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  7. Karen HJanuary 25, 2014 at 6:53 AM

    Hi Val - I am following you by email. I too am addicted to hexagons but as addictions go it is one of the best!
    Karen H
    http://faeriesandfibres.blogspot.ca/

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  8. Charlene SJanuary 25, 2014 at 6:54 AM

    My newest quilting acronym is PhD. I am currently trying to finish several PhDs (Projects half Done)

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  9. Karen B.January 25, 2014 at 7:00 AM

    Hi there,
    my name is Karen B. and I am one of Vicki's volunteers and would like to welcome you to todays GYB and wish you a nice time and many followers.
    Hugs,
    Karen B.

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  10. GillJanuary 25, 2014 at 7:20 AM

    Old GFC follower!

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  11. GillJanuary 25, 2014 at 7:22 AM

    I like FART - Fabric Acquisition Road Trip!

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  12. Lisa EnglandJanuary 25, 2014 at 7:25 AM

    Just yesterday I named a project ALE 3D for A Learning Experience in 3 dimensional sewing. It was a good learning experience but the project, not so great!

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  13. Sowing StitchesJanuary 25, 2014 at 8:20 AM

    I've been a happy follower for sometime via gfc!

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  14. UnknownJanuary 25, 2014 at 8:25 AM

    Hi- I'm a new follower on Bloglovin. Sometimes I feel like I've got TMS- Too much stuff!

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  15. ShaunaJanuary 25, 2014 at 8:34 AM

    I learned a new one PIG...project in grocery (bag).

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  16. Carol SwiftJanuary 25, 2014 at 8:58 AM

    It's so fun to find new blogs like yours...I'll be following you around. Wish I knew how to FMQ!

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  17. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2014 at 10:19 AM

    Hi Val, so nice to meet you! Thanks for the visit and comment over at my blog this morning :D I just love that "Play" quilt you made... hmmm, it would look fabulous hanging in my studio! LOL! :D I couldn't resist becoming a follower of a fellow fabric addict's blog, :D Hope you have much success and fun growing your blog...
    Hugs,
    Beth P

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  18. KarenJanuary 25, 2014 at 10:52 AM

    Good luck with your blog. BOM is one that had me stumped at first. Someday I'll make a Block of the Month.

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  19. jinxxxygirlJanuary 25, 2014 at 11:57 AM

    Hi there!

    Here from the Blog Hop!!! LOL! is truly i think the only abbrev. i use anymore. LOL! See! I just received a sewing machine for Christmas......never used on in my life but i want to. I craft about anything except sewing. So this should be interesting!
    i follow you thru GFC. Hugs! deb
    nuleaf at comcast dot net

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  20. kathyinozarksJanuary 25, 2014 at 12:23 PM

    stopping by to say hello Enjoy the party! Kathy

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  21. Silke PowersJanuary 25, 2014 at 12:53 PM

    Hi Val,

    Thanks so much for your visit to my blog and your kind comments!! I love all your quilting projects. I am not a quilter (I don't think I'd have the patience... But as an avid knitter, I certainly know all about WIPs. I'm following you through GFC. :)

    Hugs, Silke

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  22. SusanJanuary 25, 2014 at 1:00 PM

    I follow by email

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  23. SusanJanuary 25, 2014 at 1:01 PM

    I am working on many PHDs!

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  24. barbara woodsJanuary 25, 2014 at 1:28 PM

    old follower

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  25. barbara woodsJanuary 25, 2014 at 1:28 PM

    i am like you new to this, friends hugs

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  26. JoyJanuary 25, 2014 at 1:56 PM

    I follow by email. That's my favorite way. I don't like Bloglovin. It doesn't work well for me for some reason. PhD is my latest acronym that I am over using. But from the comments here I see i have a few pigs I didn't know about! Thanks so much for the giveaway!

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  27. Dolores QuiltsJanuary 25, 2014 at 2:34 PM

    Val, I am a new follower on bloglovin. I just love your site it's so colorful, fun and upbeat. I think this is my favorite acronym.
    FART Fabric Acquisition Road Trip ( Great to do with friend!!)

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  28. Vicki HJanuary 25, 2014 at 3:02 PM

    I am following you with email.

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  29. Vicki HJanuary 25, 2014 at 3:03 PM

    Reading the comments, I have decided to change my PIG's to PhD's. Sounds classier.

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  30. gracieJanuary 25, 2014 at 3:12 PM

    So nice to meet you. This blog party has been fun...i am now a follower....look forward to return visits.

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  31. Furball Farm QuiltingJanuary 25, 2014 at 3:51 PM

    This blog hopping party has been fun. I'm now following you via bloglovin!

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  32. Farm Gate Creations Incorporating Hummingbird QuiltingJanuary 25, 2014 at 4:32 PM

    Hi Val, I love your blog it is so bright and bubbly. So nice to meet you through the GYB Party.

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  33. LisaJanuary 25, 2014 at 4:57 PM

    Hi, I am now following you on bloglovin! Looks like a fun place to visit!

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  34. LisaJanuary 25, 2014 at 5:00 PM

    Let's see stop by my place and enter my QCU (Quilters Candy Unwrapped) Giveaway

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  35. Patty SumnerJanuary 25, 2014 at 5:58 PM

    Just stopping by for a visit Val....So happy you came by to visit with me today.. This has been so much fun! I am following with you.. Happy quilting...I do not sew but so admire those that do.. Blessings!

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  36. MargaretJanuary 25, 2014 at 7:43 PM

    I am already a follower and love your blog.

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  37. MargaretJanuary 25, 2014 at 7:44 PM

    UFO is my word for unfinished projects.

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  38. Carol D.January 25, 2014 at 7:57 PM

    I stopped by from the GYB and I am now a new follower. Really enjoy your blog.

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  39. Carol D.January 25, 2014 at 8:06 PM

    Have lots of PhDs - projects half done. Heard a new on called NewFO but don't know what it stands for.

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  40. Emily CJanuary 25, 2014 at 8:37 PM

    I have PITs then. Project In Totes.

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  41. VickiJanuary 25, 2014 at 9:13 PM

    I am a very happy follower through my email!

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  42. VickiJanuary 25, 2014 at 9:19 PM

    QIQ - quilt in queue!

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  43. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2014 at 10:23 PM

    I am an "old" (2013) follower via Bloglovin'

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  44. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2014 at 10:25 PM

    I just learned that a PIW is a "Project in Waiting"....I have alot of those. ;)

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  45. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsJanuary 25, 2014 at 10:31 PM

    Hi Val, stopping in to say Hi. I see we are kindred spirits, we love hexies.

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  46. Tami CJanuary 26, 2014 at 12:09 AM

    I am already a follower via Bloglovin.

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  47. Tami CJanuary 26, 2014 at 12:10 AM

    I have trouble remembering what "LQS" means (Local Quilt Store). lol

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  48. NancyJanuary 26, 2014 at 3:06 AM

    Good morning Valerie! Thanks so much for your visit and follow yesterday on A Rural Journal. I'm now a new follower of your lovely blog. Look forward to getting to know you better. Have a blessed weekend. xo

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  49. JasmineJanuary 26, 2014 at 9:50 AM

    I already follow through blogger. I love seeing how you organize.

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  50. JasmineJanuary 26, 2014 at 9:52 AM

    Two new ones for me: WISP=work in slow progress, and FIZ=fabric in ziplocks.

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  51. Karen HJanuary 26, 2014 at 9:59 AM

    Hi Val - I visited yesterday and signed up to follow your lovey blog by email! Looking forward to more pictures of that adorable Jackson. I'm also looking forward to watching your progress on your Rainbow Scrap quilt.
    Karen H
    http://faeriesandfibres.blogspot.ca/

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  52. SuzanJanuary 26, 2014 at 10:39 AM

    Hi Val! You do beautiful work!! My mother quilts all of hers by hand and always has a quilt in the process. We have several from way back when and my Mother has done for us!! I can sew - it's just a matter of making the time!! One day when I retire!!
    WIR = when I retire!!

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  53. LindaJanuary 26, 2014 at 2:21 PM

    I am now following you through bloglovin!

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  54. Dogwood Lane RamblesJanuary 26, 2014 at 2:48 PM

    Don't know why I didn't leave a comment when I joined as a follower yesterday? Now you know my acronym CRS ! Can't Remember Stuff, get your mind out of the gutter, lol. Seriously, love you colorful scrap challenge so far and all your other work as well. Thanks for helping with the GYB party.
    Patrica

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  55. Cheri the Quilting NannyJanuary 26, 2014 at 9:35 PM

    I am a new follower from Grow Your Blog, Val. And I have to pass on the letter game.. I do not like texting and all that new "language"! English is just fine for me!!LOL!!!! Okay, so I had to put that in there! Cute little bag...if I win, I am going to give it to my grand daughter to make..I am teaching her to quilt and sew and she'd love a little pocket purse!

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  56. SherylJanuary 27, 2014 at 8:54 AM

    Hi Val. Popping in to return your visit. Isn't this GYB hop hectic,? So much to see and some really lovely work out there. I follow via bloglovin. Chao

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  57. ~ Toni ~January 28, 2014 at 3:38 AM

    Hi Val, I’m one of your new followers and a native Oregonian. I’m also hosting a little diddy over at my blog, peddlerjo.blogspot.com (Easy Street Rambling) for the GYB Party. I love piecing on my FW and consider myself an intermediate LA. Right now I rent a LAQ at one of the LQS. I say that I’m doing the longest test drive they ever had. LOL. Well I better be getting back to my HST for some anvil blocks. Have a super-duper day! Toni

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  58. Tanya January 28, 2014 at 12:49 PM

    Hi, Val - newest follower here...another quilter. Working my way through the list of Blogs - happy to meet you!!!

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  59. Tanya January 28, 2014 at 12:50 PM

    Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh - PIGS...Projects in Grocery Sacks...we had a PIGS Night Out at the shop I taught at a few years back! Happy Tuesday

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  60. Tosty's Quilting TidbitsJanuary 28, 2014 at 1:59 PM

    Hi Val,
    Visiting from the GYBP. I'm also a new follower. Also a quilter and long-armer.
    Mary

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  61. Foxhollow StudioJanuary 28, 2014 at 5:36 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog....So glad to take part in Grow Your Blog! I am a 1st timer and loving every minute of finding wonderful blogs like yours!!! Love you spectacle case, maybe I'll have a chance to win it.
    Teresa Young
    www.foxhollowtales.com

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  62. macmillanmarieJanuary 28, 2014 at 6:14 PM

    Hi, Nice to meet you here. I am very impressed by your work - it is beautiful. I have only made one quilt in my life - a quilt for my son when he was 3 or 4 ---- he is over 30 today. My passion is jewellery. I find quilts very inspiring ( the colour palette makes great jewellery.) Hope to see you again.

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  63. Terry@ a quilting blogJanuary 28, 2014 at 6:16 PM

    I'm a new follower via email….really enjoyed visiting your fun blog :)

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  64. Terry@ a quilting blogJanuary 28, 2014 at 6:26 PM

    WIP is my most used quilting acronym (also a good excuse to visit one of my LQS to pick up 'needed' supplies) ;)

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  65. ChantalJanuary 29, 2014 at 9:25 AM

    Hi Val! Im excited to find a hexie person out there in blog land. I love EPP too. I do a bunch of different crafts and I have a wonderful pile of UFO's. I hope you will have a chance to visit my blog. I am following your blog and can't wait to see the wonderful things you make.

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  66. GranChrisJanuary 30, 2014 at 2:34 AM

    I am a UFO-Unfinished Object

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  67. UnknownJanuary 30, 2014 at 1:28 PM

    Hey Val, I love your quilts especially your play sign. It looks so bright and whimsical just like a little kid playing. I don't know anything about quilting but can appreciate how much work goes into it. It has been lovely meeting you.

    Hugs
    Caroline

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  68. Elita@Busy Needle QuiltingJanuary 30, 2014 at 1:35 PM

    Hi Val! I'm a relatively recent follower through Bloglovin'! Your Play quilt is SO cute!

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  69. Elita@Busy Needle QuiltingJanuary 30, 2014 at 1:37 PM

    I think one of my favourite acronyms is CRAFT (Can't Remember a Frickin' Thing)! We also frequently use PhD's as I think it sounds so much nicer than WiP. :-)

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  70. Kathy HJanuary 30, 2014 at 8:14 PM

    I follow you already through google friends. I used to belong to a UFO group. Unfinished objects.

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  71. deborah lynJanuary 30, 2014 at 9:37 PM

    Glad to meet you on the GYB circuit, Val! I really like your blog; it is SO cherry and fun - I'm a new follower and look forward to your posts. best, deborah I'm at: http://deborahstanleyinspirations.blogspot.com/

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  72. WendyFebruary 1, 2014 at 8:47 AM

    your quilts are just amazing, I love how much fun you have with them

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  73. TuridFebruary 1, 2014 at 10:44 AM

    I follow you with Bloglovin'. Great!

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  74. TuridFebruary 1, 2014 at 10:45 AM

    What I recently learnt; ASAP (as soon as possible)

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  75. MarlyFebruary 1, 2014 at 12:47 PM

    I'm a follower via G.F.C., but I don't know how to set up a "follow me gadget" without having to use a Google+ profile, which would render me a "no reply blogger" again. I'm just going to search the Internet for advice, but maybe someone reading this can give me some assistance.
    My acronym: MTCO - measure twice, cut once. I've made some expensive mistakes.

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  76. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2014 at 10:22 PM

    I'm now a new follower. Really enjoyed my visit to your site. You have very lovely and cute worK. I also like to quilt, sew and garden, Stop by to win my nifty fifty giveaway.

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  77. UnknownFebruary 4, 2014 at 12:08 PM

    I am a new follower via email. Jackie

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  78. UnknownFebruary 4, 2014 at 12:13 PM

    I guess it would be LOL on Facebook or emails. Thanks, Jackie

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  79. OhioLoriFebruary 10, 2014 at 8:26 PM

    I am a new Follower...thru Bloglovin & GFC! :)

    You have an Awesome blog too...will be back to look longer in just a bit...

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  80. OhioLoriFebruary 10, 2014 at 8:29 PM

    I use the LOL sooooo much too...... But funny story: my daughter & I are learning to quilt together...she called one day & asked what is a WOF.....& she pronounced it like "Woof".... she was talking about Width Of Fabric of course! giggle giggle So is now my favorite Quilty Acronym for sure!!!

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  81. Karen in Breezy PointFebruary 11, 2014 at 5:19 PM

    My friends and I have a favorite: FART (Fabric Accumulation Road Trip)!

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  82. Karen in Breezy PointFebruary 11, 2014 at 5:20 PM

    Just signed up as a follower via email after your visit to my blog!

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  83. TerriFebruary 12, 2014 at 12:25 PM

    Hi Val! I am a follower for a while now. I think I found you on RSC. My acronym would be one I hardly ever get to use (and that I just made up): FAF = Finally a Finish...LOL
    Hugs

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  84. nicolesenderFebruary 14, 2014 at 2:48 PM

    Bloglovin follower: Nicole Sender

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  85. nicolesenderFebruary 14, 2014 at 2:49 PM

    UFO would have to be my ongoing quilting acronym!

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I have to admit, your comments make me smile! Thanks for sharing and for letting me know you stopped by. I Hope your day is awesome!

Val:)