Monday, December 12, 2011

Giveaway Day - Fabric

Update:  The giveaway is now closed. 



Congratulations to commenter #145 - Kathy.
Thanks to everyone who entered to win.  It was so much fun to have my inbox filled with blog comments.  Hope you all have a great Christmas.




Welcome new comers!!

Twice a year there is a Giveaway Day hosted by Sew, Mama, Sew.  Over the past 3 years I have won 2 different things, so I thought I would have my own giveaway.  You can click on the picture above to find many more giveaways - go click now!!  (Just a warning, it may consume your entire day...)

So today, up for grabs, are 4 pieces of fabric from my stash. (edit: I know the one on the top right looks orange-ish, but it is actually pinks. This is what I get for taking the pictures on a horribly dreary rainy day.)

The first is a yard from Midwest Modern by Amy Butler.  The other 3 are fat quarters.  I'm not sure what 2 of them are, but one is from Boutique by Chez Moi - that is the one with the pink background.

To win the fabric you only need to leave a comment.  You can tell me about your favorite winter past time, but it's really not a requirement.  I'll choose a winner at random at the close of the giveaway.

The giveaway will be open until 8pm EST on December 16th.  I'll announce the winner shortly after that.  Please make sure that there is a way for me to contact you if you win.  And I will ship internationally.

Thanks for stopping by!  Enjoy browsing all the other great giveaways this week!!

Oh - and my favorite winter past time - sitting with a hot beverage (tea, coffee, hot chocolate - I'm not picky) and reading a book with the snow falling outside, that's if I'm alone.  With the kids - I love watching them stomp around in the snow and building all sorts of snow creatures with them.

250 comments:

  1. i like sitting by the fire reading a good book :)

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  2. Beautiful fabrics! I like snuggling under a bunch of quilts by the fire watching movies or reading a book!

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  3. Amy's Martini Dots are one of my fave fabrics. thanks for sharing. My fave pasttimes are being created as I have a 2 and 3 year old and everything is a little different every Christmas as they grow. So far, my favorite has been helping them hang ornaments on our tree. simplybeu@gmail.com

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  4. Great giveaway! Thanks you so much for the opportunity, Ana

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  5. I like many things--- fires, the smell of a fresh cut tree, spending time with family, the lights, everything really!!

    Desi
    weeshareblog@gmail.com

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  6. X-mass trips to the ZOO and the tea time after.

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  7. Thanks for the giveaway! robyn(dot)geddes(at)gmail(dot)com

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  8. My favorite winter past time is a hot toddy, my knitting on my lap and retro Christmas songs blasting!

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  9. As much as I love sewing, when winter rolls around I really get an urge to knit. I love knitting on the couch in the winter.

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  10. Sitting by the fire with a glass of damson gin and 'Strictly Come Dancing' on the TV!

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  11. I love decorating the house and the smell of the Christmas tree!

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  12. Is that orange fabric?!?! =)

    I love to go for walks outside in the snow...when it's not too cold...but still beautiful.

    Thanks for a chance to win!

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  13. Probably curled up with a book and some hot chocolate with whipped cream! with all the kids in bed :P

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  14. Being warm and snuggly with a cat and some hot chocolate! :D

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  15. Drinking hot chocolate while warm under a blanket on a couch, preferably with a good book and with my husband close at hand for snuggling!

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  16. I love the extra time with my family! Thanks for the fun! And your welcome to come enter my giveaways too! :)

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  17. My favorite winter pastime is getting cosy and warm with some hot soup after a nice long walk in the cold!

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  18. Ha ha -- glad to see I'm not alone here -- my favorite winter pasttime is also sitting inside by the fire!!!!

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  19. I love hand quilting in the winter, when it's actually pleasant to sit under a quilt. Thanks for the chance to win! I love midwest modern.

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  20. My favorite thing to do in the winter is to play in the snow. I also like drinking hot chocolate.

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  21. blowing "ice bubbles" try it!!

    thanks

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  22. Eating Christmas cookies! That counts as a pastime, doesn't it? :)

    janiebt at gmail dot com

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  23. Great giveaway--thanks for the chance!

    I love anything that can be done by the warm fire!

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  24. My fave is sitting in the evenings with my hubby in one room with one light on, both reading books. So gezellig!

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  25. what a sweet giveaway! Those are lovely fabrics. My favorite holiday treat is Cranberry Daquiris!

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  26. I love quilting and catching up on my reading.

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  27. I love ice skating!! At any time of year, but winter is the best because you can make use of the natural ponds instead of having to go to an artifical rink

    Thanks for the giveaway
    Sarah @ http://kiwigetscrafty.blogspot.com

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  28. I really love winter (at least until February!) - I love reading or quilting or sewing with it snowing outside! Also, I love going for a walk outside after a new snowfall and having it seem so quiet because the snow muffles everything!
    steeplechaser29 (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  29. i live in the south now so winter is weird now. no pasttimes to report

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  30. I love that Midwest Modern fabric.

    Reading, sewing, crocheting, eating... definitely eating!"

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  31. I like sitting by the fire with a hot cup of tea.

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  32. Quilting in my sewing room - what else could it be???
    thanks!

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  33. I like to eat pie and watch college or pro football.

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  34. i love knitting and watching movies :) raineoc@yahoo.com

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  35. My favorite winter activity is having my husbandperson (a teacher) HOME for two weeks straight.

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  36. Listening to Christmas music while I sew with my hubby who is writting! Drinking coffee and baileys add a couple cookies!

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  37. I love the Midwest Modern fabric! Those are my favorite colors :) Thanks!!

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  38. I love snuggling with a warm rice pack in the winter!

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  39. I like to ride snowmobiles in the winter, or sit by a hot fire with a book or some hand sewing.

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  40. I like to work on my needlepoint or crochet and bake cookies. kcarlson1152[at]hotmail.com

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  41. I guess I like sitting by the fire and either reading a book or working on some craft. I always have my hands busy doing something. Have a wonderful holiday season.

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  42. I wish we had snow -- I loved being cozy inside while it was snowing outside (when I was in college)!

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  43. sleeping in on a snow day. ;) Though tobogganing is a close second. sneakfuzz *at* hotmail *dot* com

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  44. I only knit in the winter and I really enjoy it. Merry Christmas!

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  45. I love sitting by the fire with my husband sipping on cider and watching a movie.

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  46. Baking. Thanks for the lovely fabric giveaway!

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  47. Favorite pasttime: looking forward to spring! christina112358 at gmail dot com

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  48. Keeping warm by the fire or baking... :)

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  49. Love to sit by the fire. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  50. My favorite winter past time is flying south. LOL I would stay where it is relatively warn if I could! Darn job...

    Mary
    iammaryburke(at)gmail(dot)com

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  51. I love drinking apple cider or hot chocolate and reading bundled under a blanket

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  52. Staying warm and drinking hot chocolate with peppermint schnapps. Warms me on the inside.

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  53. I like watching the kids sled. Here in GA that doesn't happen very often!

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  54. I love to make Candy and cookies around the holidays!

    j_poshusta@yahoo.com

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  55. My favorite winter past time is reading.

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  56. I love to sew in the winter and read. How peaceful.

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  57. I love to sew in the winter. Actually I love to sew all year round!

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  58. I watching the snow fall- then avoiding the shoveling :) Thanks for the chance!

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  59. My favorite winter pastime is a lot like you. I love sitting by the fire with a good book and a cup of coffee wrapped in a homemade quilt!! :)

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  60. I love to read or watch a good movie!

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  61. I just like to stay warm in the winter, an ideal winter day would be sleeping in, then spending the day snuggled up with a good book.

    Hasn`t happened for awhile due to a certain 2 year old who just wants to play outside

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  62. My favorite winter pastime is enjoying the weather. I DO live in California, so we don't exactly get frigid here. But there is a change in the air - just a little nip!
    Thanks!

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  63. toboganning followed by hot apple cider. Just waiting on the snow to hit.
    thanks for the giveaway!
    allisonbright{at}gmail{dot}com

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  64. I love to curl up by my mum and dad's fire with a good book. Gas heater at my place just doesn't have the same ambiance.

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  65. Ice skating and Skiing are my favourite winter pastimes

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  66. I love to go outside (now that I've moved to a warm climate) and I love sewing!
    Thank you :)
    Tia
    mtrand2 AT gmail DOT com

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  67. I still love sledding at my grandma's house!
    peachstateme(at)hotmail(d0t)com

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  68. Watching snow falling outside, while staying toasty warm!

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  69. Favourite Winter past time... coming home to a warm house. Thanks for the chance to win... beaut giveaway!

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  70. Lovely fabric! I live in northern Florida, and my Sweetie is a manic outside Christmas decorator (think mega-decorator on steroids!) so I love to sit on our patio in the evenings and just soak in the many Christmas lights, and visit with our patio cat, Ms. Callie!

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  71. My favourite winter pastime is playing volleyball, inside a warm gym.

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  72. Well, we don't live in a super cold environment, so it doesn't get snowy. But, consequently, we save money by not turning on the heat, so sometimes it gets a bit chilly inside! At those times, I love snuggling in bed with the hubby, watching shows and drinking hot chocolate. Fab!

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  73. My favorite activity of winter would be drinking hot chocolate and burying myself deep into my blanket and watching a good movie. Thanks for the lovely giveaway!

    nabihawangde(at)gmail(dot)com

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  74. playing rough stuff with my toddlers... lots of giggling and thrashing about

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  75. I love sitting outside with my sister at night by the fire wrapped in a blanket with a cup of hot chocolate with butter shots in it just looking at the beautiful night sky. We have had some great times and some great laughs.

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  76. sleeping is my fav past time in any holidays. can't seem to get enough of it :P

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  77. Thanks for the chance! I love baking and listening to music with my sister :)

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  78. Apart from quilting & sewing, my favourite past time is reading. Thanks for a lovely giveaway.

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  79. Favorite winter past-time is definitely knitting!

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  80. I like to cook and bake. Something about keeping warm and keeping the tummy full. :)
    andrea(at)limbourg(dot)com

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  81. I love getting all snuggly in bed to watch a movie and do a bit of embroidery or knitting. :) Thanks for the chance to win!

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  82. I'm lucky enough to live in Hawaii, so we don't get that cold. My favorite winter (and non-winter) pasttime is snorkeling!


    arbendlin(at)gmail(dot)com

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  83. Candles lit, hot coco, good movie or book and rain on the window, would be my favorite wintertime spending (it never snows here unfortunately).

    Love the fabrics! Thanks for the chance.

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  84. fave winter pastime is hot tea and a bar of choccy and a good DVD, although this is a year round fave pastime it's better when it's cold!

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  85. Great giveaway! Please count me in!

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  86. I have always loved to ice skate in the winter.

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  87. snowboarding would be great, but I am not getting around to it this winter...so I'll take your fabrics please:)

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  88. The best thing I've ever done in the winter is sledding!

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  89. I love having snowball fights with my kids! ;)

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  90. Baking (muffins, scones, cookies, etc.) in the winter - the extra warmth and wonderful aromas in the house - love it!
    quiltlady59 at fuse dot net

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  91. I miss being wrapped in a blanket, drinking a warm cuppa something and watching snow out the window...not happened much since we moved from Alaska to Texas!

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  92. Eating meals cooked in the slow cooker.

    Pop over to my blog, I am participating in this give away too http://sewasecondchance.blogspot.com/2011/12/its-give-away-monday.html

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  93. Knitting is my favourite pastime. I don't really knit in summer!

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  94. Sewing is my favorite thing to do in the winter.

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  95. Thanks for the giveaway! I'm kind of a grinch lol. froggygirldesigns at gmail dot com

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  96. I love to make popcorn, sit in front of the fire and play games with the children. :)
    brooke at richardchurch dot com

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  97. I always knit more in the winter. I like to knit and drink hot chocolate.

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  98. My favorite was sledding down Grandpa's big hill then coming in and having a cup of hot cocoa.

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  99. I love to sit in front of the lit tree with all of the other lights off.

    rebekahricker (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  100. My favorite winter past time is skiing! I haven't gone since I moved abroad and could no longer go for day trips.. I know, cue the violins!

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  101. I love making snowballs and throwing them for my dog to catch. I think he might like snowballs even better than tennis balls!

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  102. I love snuggling up under blankets and reading with my kids.

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  103. Hello I am Dutch and Live in France. Today was a windy , rainy day and I sat near the stove with a cup of herb tea, the dog and the cat around me......I love that

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  104. Sewing when I can find time! sewvery(at)gmail(dot)com

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  105. Being at home, cuddling with family, drinking hot coffee, eating home made cookies and reading a good book... or watching a nice film and doing some crochet beside... everyone together but relaxed :)

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  106. Next to the fire with a good book and a cozy blankie. :)

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  107. Thank you for the giveaway. I am enjoying blog hopping during this give away.

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  108. I love snow- skiing. Although I haven't done it in a while.
    mframe00@gmail.com

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  109. A walk in the snow and after that a nice movie, a pizza and my kids falling asleep....

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  110. I love to go on a hike in Grundy Forest in TN and see frozen water coming down the hillsides.

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  111. My favorite winter past time is definitely sitting inside and looking out the window at a fresh dusting of snow while drinking home made hot chocolate. :)

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  112. I like to snuggle in front of the tv.thank you for the chance to win

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  113. My favorite winter pastime is finding/making the best present for everyone that I'm giving to.

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  114. Hot cocoa, fuzzy sweaters, and thick novels!

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  115. I love to knit in winter. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  116. I love embroidery in winter it is nice to curl up on the sofa with my duvet watching films and stitching away :)

    Katy
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  117. My birthday is Saturday, so this would be such a great birthday present!

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  118. Fun giveaway! Cold weather is a great excuse to drink tea, coffee, hot cocoa, etc. :)

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  119. My favorite winter pasttime is sewing!!!

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  120. I love curling up byt he fire with a quilt and a book.

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  121. I love to snowboard but haven't been able to go since I had my daughter 7 years ago! Thank you for the giveaway!

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  122. My favorite winter passtime is watching movies and drinking hot cocoa...

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  123. What pretty fabrics! I like to cuddle up with a book too.

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  124. Thanks for the chance! Fireplace on, snuggling with pups, staring at the lit Christmas tree. Book or movie optional. :)

    ewholihan at emc dot org

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  125. I used to love to snowboard but I've been pregnant or holding a tiny baby the last 4 years. Maybe this winter ?

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  126. Quilting of course. Great giveaway. Thank you.

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  127. I'm a weather wimp, so while I do enjoy sledding for a few minutes, mostly I'd prefer drinking cocoa and watching a movie under a cozy quilt!

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  128. I love curling up on the sofa with some knitting!

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  129. I love going up to the mountains and snowshoeing. It's always so empty in the snow.

    aprilly (at) gmail (dot) com

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  130. Favorite winter pasttime is to be inside during a snowstorm with soup bubbling on the stove and bread baking in the oven. It happens a few times each winter and I love when it happens. Thanks for the chance at your giveaway.

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  131. Well I am in San Diego, so nothing really changes except it gets dark earlier, so I have more time to spend on the internet, lol

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  132. Our favorite winter pasttime is when we have a snow day and after shoveling, we can watch White CHristmas.

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  133. I love to sit in our sunroom with a cup of coffee and watch the birds, especially on a snowy morning.

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  134. I love to ride around town and look at Christmas Lights! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  135. My favorite winter pastime is drinking tea and reading a good book - even better if it is snowing outside!

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  136. I love knitting by the roaring fire! Thanks for the great giveaway!!!!

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  137. My favorite winter past-time is staying in my jammies to work around the house. Makes the breaks so much cozier.

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  138. I love to play board games. Thanks for the giveaway! Merry Christmas!

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  139. I love cross country skiing! :) Not enough snow this year to go out yet though!

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  140. Great giveaway, thanks for a chance!

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  141. Skiing! And playing board games - I wonder why we only do it in winter!?

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  142. Drinking mulled wine and eating cookies!

    amdierm a gm ail do t com

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  143. I love reading my new Kindle on a rainy day!

    christyd8@bellsouth.net

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  144. Awesome prize! Thank you!
    violet_bg1(at)yahoo(dot)co(dot)uk

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  145. Thanks for the giveaway.Here we don't have winter.
    anghhong@yahoo.com

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  146. Knitting is my favorite pastime during winter. Thanks for the chance!
    ap_lemos at yahoo dot com

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  147. Drinking hot chocolate-but I never do it now that I live in Hawaii. Thanks for the chance to win! ryansarahn at gmail dot com.

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  148. I love a cold wintery day as an excuse to hold myself up inside and do nothing but sew (and stop for a warming cuppa every now and then).
    Thanks for the gorgeous giveaway!

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  149. I love to listen to Christmas CDs all day :)
    Susanne

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  150. Can you please enter me too? My favourite activity would be staying in bed with some good books and coffee and toast, but that isn't going to happen!

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  151. I love baking winter treats! And reading a good book, but with a 3 year old and 1 year old this year, I haven't had much time for reading :)

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  152. I love being tucked up inside in the warm when its cold outside.

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  153. Reading a book with some hot chocolate.

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  154. I really love to snowboard, but haven't been able to for a few years( busy being a mommy)

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  155. Playing in the snow then coming in for cocoa!
    kirkwood0419(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  156. Crafting of any sort makes me happy in the winter!

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  157. I like knitting or watching Christmas movies in the winter! Thanks for the giveaway! Amy @ gasudimack(at)sbcglobal(dot)net

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  158. Where I live winter means it's about 70 degrees, so I like to bike, walk, anything outside. Thanks.

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  159. I love that 1st fabric on the left, we have a vintage 1966 camper and that would look so great made into placemats for her! My fav winter pasttime...doing anything but being sick, our entire family of 4 have been sick for 9 days now...no relief in sight. Gosh I hope I can win!

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  160. Taking long hot bubble baths to finally get warm. Thanks for the giveaway. erincode-at-metzlers-dot-org.

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  161. Making snowmen and sledding with my kids. Although, it has to be a fairly "warm" day...those don't come very often in MN!
    sntbosch@msn.com

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  162. I just love walking in the snow with my dogs!

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  163. I just got back from grocery shoppping. Normally I don't mind that but our store was having a remodel grand opening with some good specials. The 1st and 2nd times I drove into the parking lot I drove right back out! The 3rd time I found a spot. Inside there were loads of people but not as many as earlier apparently. It was still long,Loud, crowded and frustrating. I spent more than I'd planned and had to get rainchecks on most of the specials. I'm so glad to be home and with everything put away, able to surf the quilting blogs. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  164. I love snuggling up in bed with a good book, knowing it is cold outside.

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  165. I would have to say sitting a my sewing machine making a quilt. Thanks for the opportunity.

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  166. My favorite winter pastime is reading by the fire. Thanks for the chance to win! ellen@myerly.net

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  167. My favorite winter pastime is trying to stay warm while waiting for spring! Honestly winter is when I get the most crafting done, mainly because it is to wet and slopy to do anything enjoyable outside. Love your fabric choices for the giveaway. Thanks for the chance to win

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  168. excellent giveaway-thanks for the chance! I love sledding!!

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  169. I echo your favorites... sitting by a fire and reading a book while watching snow fall is the best... and a good romp with kids isn't bad either!

    winterwrens at gmail dot com

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  170. My favorite winter past time is playing in the snow and coming inside to a cup of hot chocolate.

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  171. Favorite family activity in the winter is sledding. Thanks for the chance to win :-) jjjcwebb (at) Hotmail d0t com

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  172. My favorite winter past time is reading a good book.

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  173. Waching snow falling from a warm house.
    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  174. My favorite snow activity, besides just looking at it, is snowmobiling. Fast and nature and power.

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  175. I know this sounds crazy, but I like to shovel snow from the driveway. I just think it is fun. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  176. Great giveaway, thanks! My favorite is knitting!
    mindfulhome at gmail dot com

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  177. My favorite winter pastime is knitting with a nice mug of cinnamon apple tea.

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  178. Reading; I pick and author and go through their entire repertoire.
    Thanks for the giveaway.

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  179. I love to snowshoe! thanks for the giveaway.

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  180. I love baking cookies with my kids. :) Thanks for the opportunity to win such lovely fabric!

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  181. I love sledding down our back hill with my kids and all the neighbors.

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  182. Cuddling up in a blanket by the fire, or maybe working on some binding!

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