Friday 8 March 2013

Beat the winter blues blog hop party

Beat the Winter Blues - Quilters' Blog Hop Party

Hi I'm Lyndsey and today I'm joining in with Quilting Gallery's Beat the winter blues blog hop party. This winter has been very wet and cold with some snow here in London. It has been so wet in fact that the Thames was up over its banks in Richmond. The ducks seemed to like it.


There was snow and I got to have a 'snow day' at home and play with my sewing machine. I hope there is snow next year.


We had some beautiful sunsets and sunrises


Of course in the midst of all this weather I had to keep my spirits up and this meant playing with fabric. I tried to keep up to date with the Votes for Women blocks at Grandmothers choice. These were my first 6 blocks as I realise I haven't posted any photos of the blocks for ages.


I worked on my Dresden plate quilt and finally finishing it in February.



I took part in blog hops such as the holiday lane pillow hop. This was such a fun pillow to make.



Of course there was Christmas to enjoy with family and friends



and new jumpers were needed to keep warm


I love winter because it's a perfect time to stay home and sew. It turns out I'm not suffering with the winter blues  so to celebrate I'm having a give away. Would you like the chance to win this cute fat quarter?

This give away is now closed




Everyone needs a cat to help with their quilting don't they?

To have a chance to win simply leave me a comment telling me what's the best thing about winter. I will ship internationally. You don't have to be a follower to take part but if you would like to follow my blog I love having lots of friends. The give away will remain open until midnight on March 15th. 

Now remember to go over to Quilting Gallery  to see who else is taking part. To get there click here or on the name quilting gallery above or use the button on the side bar. Remember this is a blog hop with give aways. Good luck.

I hope you have a great weekend.

Lyndsey

102 comments:

  1. Very pretty cat material. I love the dresden quilt. It is very pretty. The other quilt is coming along great. I am joining this give away hop also. Thanks for having a give away.

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  2. What I like most of winter is more time to sew. During the summer I'm too busy in the gardens to sew.

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  3. Your Dresden Plate quilt is just gorgeous! I am not a big fan of Winter so the best thing for me is the chance of getting some snow. We get very little so I really love it when we do.

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  4. Beautiful nearly quilt and thanks for the giveaway

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  5. Hey there!! love your quilts...winter is long here..lol, but besides sewing and hand quilting; we do a little snowshoeing.

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  6. The best thing about winter is comfort food. It's the best time of year for homemade chili, soup, stew, lasagne ... well you get the idea. : )

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  7. I can't find one thing I like about winter!

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  8. Hi Lyndsey, I enjoyed your winter pictures and your quilt pix too! Being from the central coast of California our version of winter is rain and mildly cold weather. But I love the "rainy" season because the other half of the year it is totally dry! chers, Claire W.

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  9. I love that I can sit in the sofa and do my crafts without feeling I should be out and about, thanks for the chance to win!

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  10. The best thing about winter is more time to sew because I can't get on the garden! Now I'm fed up with winter and I want some blue skies!!
    Thanks for a great giveaway!

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  11. Oh your cat fat quarter is ADORABLE! I am like you - I do not get the winter blues either. I LOVE the winter time. I live in the desert - so some rain and cloudy weather is welcomed with open arms by me - not so much the rest of my family though. I am a new follower... Your blocks are STUNNING! And your Dresden Plate.... gorgeous!

    Thanks for the giveaway - my email address is stasalynn@hotmail.com

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  12. Best thing about winter - a fireplace, a cup of hot chocolate and a good book to read. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  13. hmmmm, some times by now, the best part of winter is that it makes us appreciate the warm weather again!!!

    I love the kitty fabric, my cats are always helping me.

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  14. Best thing about winter is hot chocolate and flanel pyjamas :P
    Thanks for the chance on winning this cute fabric!

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  15. My daughter's name is Lindsey, your Dresden Plate quilt is positively gorgeous, and everyone needs some cute kitty fabric in their stash, especially in my favorite burnt orange background! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  16. Love your pillow! The give away is super cute! Thanks for a chance.

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  17. Winter can be dark, long, and pretty harsh here, but I'm a hat person so I like having the chance to wear nice toques!

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  18. I am a follower, My favorite thing about winter is all the snow. But I am glad its over and in the mood for spring. It made me smile to see the buds on the tree's and my wife's flowers are just starting to come up.

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  19. The best thing about winter - the end of it! I seriously hate winter.
    bandkgram (at) hotmail (dot) ca

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  20. Fabric cats are the only cats I need for quilting, I'm allergic to real cats. But I'm definitely not allergic to this fabric!
    Thanks for the chance!

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  21. The best thing about the winter is snuggling with loved ones!

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  22. The best thing about winter is it comes before spring, my favorite season of the year :) Thank You!

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  23. The best thing about winter is the cozy fires...and hot chocolates! thanks for the chance to win such a cute FQ, I love cats!

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  24. The best thing about winter is that it doesn't last forever!

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  25. HI! BEST THING OF WINTER IS THE BEAUTIFUL SNOW!
    (FROM A QUILTER IN MONTANA!)
    THANK YOU FOR A NEAT GIVEAWAY!

    msstitcher1948@yahoo.com

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  26. Here on the Canadian prairies, the best thing about winter is Chinooks -- when the warm west wind blows over the mountains and melts all the snow. They don't last long, but they make winter tolerable!

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  27. We get a few months of winter here so we get really impatient for spring. The best time in winter is when there is a good fresh snow fall and the air is quiet and everything looks pretty. The dresden plate is beautiful

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  28. Cats are the best,,and dogs are great too. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  29. The best thing about Winter is having a warm and comfy home to quilt in during cold & nasty snow storms. I enjoyed visiting and seeing your projects, and will be stopping by again soon (following!). Thanks sew much for this chance to win some cute kitty fabric. :-D

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  30. Brrrh. Looks like you are definitely having a cold winter with nasty storms.

    Are you familiar with the annual Pets on Quilts show, hosted by Lilypad quilting? Your cute fabric would certainly be perfect to make a project with to enter in the virtual show this summer. And, of course, I'm quite fond of four legged kids.

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  31. The best thing about winter is watching snowflakes fall, silently blanketing and transforming the world as you know it...

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  32. Toasting myself by the wood stove!

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  33. Beautiful views! I love hot chocolate, the ultimate winter symbol :) Thanks so much for this great giveaway!

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  34. We don't have winter here. But, I love this time because it's Christmas time :D

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  35. Oh, I love kittie prints - how cute! Well, I really hate winter - but being snowed in makes for lots of stitching time.

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  36. ooooo thanks for the glimpses of London (sends me on a trip down memory lane when I used to go and stay with my grandparents in London in the school holidays years ago) I like winter for the staying indoors in the evenings with the candles lit and the music on - and wearing my pyjamas by 5pm!!! x

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  37. Well, I love to cook during the holidays. Course every spring I have to work it off...

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  38. I'm a bit of an odd duck because I don't mind winter! The food, Christmas, snow/sew days, snowfalls, cuddling under a quilt, flannel...it's all good:)
    Thank you for the chance :)

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  39. For me the best thing about winter is the SNOW and playing in it with my children!

    http://burnsbobbins.blogspot.com

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  40. Best part of winter is I get to sew more because I don't have to tend to the garden....its buried with snow and frozen. Greetings from Canada

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  41. The best part of winter is Christmas, I think. Our Savior's birthday party. Yes. I love everything English. When I was a youngster I took riding lessons from an Englishman, George Marsden, who had served in the British Cavalry in India. He was definitely a phenomenon here in the West where everything was cowboys and Quarter Horses (Washington State USA). Since then, I've loved England and hope to visit some day. Please stop by Prairie Cottage Corner and have a virtual cup of tea and a scone. Thanks for letting us hop in.

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  42. The best thing about winter is my birthday on Christmas day:)

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  43. Hi, I love cats have 2 already but a few more would be great. Thanks for a chance to win. I like winter because it gives me a chance to do more crafting.

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  44. The best thing about winter is spring..... lol. Here on the prairies of Canada, our winters tend to be long and cold, so any bright bit of colour I can find helps cheer me up. Thanks for sharing and for the opportunity on the draw. bonnielarson58@gmail.com

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  45. Oh maaaaaaaaaaan....I just typed a big comment, and Google spat it back at me.

    Anyway - - just wanted to say that I'm following along with Grandmother's Choice too, and staying current, which is mind-blowing. LOL

    We recently moved to a new city where we get REAL snow. Every fresh snowfall covers the city with layer of sparkly BLING! What girl doesn't love BLING???

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  46. Comfort food - stew & dumplings, treacle pudding and of course more time to sew.

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  47. That fabric is the next best thing to having a real kitty on my quilts......which I don't have :(
    Cath @ Bits 'n Bobs

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  48. Oh I love cats - we've got two ! The best thing about winter? When it has snow - the whole landscape becomes a very graphic quality. I LOVE that ;-))

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  49. The best thing about Winter is that Spring comes next...but I do love a walk in the woods in the snow.

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  50. The best thing about winter is the down time. It is restful to slow down.

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  51. I like the Votes for Women blocks. The colours are so nice together.
    Best thing about winter is all that exercise I get shovelling the snow. joking. It's that I can cuddle under several of my quilts at the same time and not get too hot.

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  52. We really don't have a winter here, but I suppose the best thing would be the comfort food that is cooked during the cooler temperatures.

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  53. I like Canadian winters because I hate sweating! (The more sweaters and blankets the better!)

    Sarah

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  54. Nana Rose
    I love winter for the snow. Everything becomes so quiet in a snowstorm.

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  55. Beautiful fabric, I love cats. I don´t love winter! The only good with it, is that when it ends......it´s SPRING!!!!!!!!
    Gun, Sweden
    gun@lapp.se

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  56. The best thing with winter is that I can sit inside sewing and quilting! Thanks for this giveaway. Greetings from Norway.

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  57. Sorry, I don't have a best part of winter, UGH, I really hate being cold. LOL..
    Thanks for being part of the fun blog hop. Lovely giveaway. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  58. The best part about winter? It would have to be all the inside time to craft. thanks!

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  59. The best thing about winter is how much more quiet it is outside, especially when there is snow. Seems so peaceful.
    Love the dresden quilt. I never liked the dresdens that much before but since seeing them in such beautiful fabrics, I am really liking them now.

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  60. Lyndsey, how neat to see photos of the river and London! The only good thing about winter is.......that I spend more time quilting! Thanks for a great giveaway!

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  61. Your projects are beautiful. The best thing about winter is when it ends. I prefer spring.Thank you for the chance to win this lovely prize and taking part in the hop.

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  62. I enjoyed all your photos. The cat fabric is delightful. The best thing about winter is the sunshine although there was a lack of it this winter.

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  63. You've been working on lots of pretty things! The best part about winter is that it is crisp and clean. I love the squeak of the snow and its sparkle as well.

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  64. I don't like winter! The best part is when it's over. Summer is my favorite time of year. Thanks for the give away.

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  65. I'm already a Follower, thru GFC :)

    Looooove the Kitty Fabric!!! Awesome!!

    My favorite part of Winter??? Well, Christmas for sure! :) But love bein close to woodburner, hot chocolate, more time for sewin' & crocheting! :)

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  66. I'm jumping in here for a chance to win the kitty fabric. I have to tell you that the best part of winter is spring! watching the tulips and daffodils come up and add such pretty colors is just so great! I tried connecting to you on Google Friends but it was way slow tonight. Thanks for the chance to win

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  67. Am Winter liebe ich Spaziergänge im Schnee, durchgefroren sein, heimkommen, warmen Kakao, Kerzen und dann was zum handarbeiten

    Grüße aus dem verschneiten Deutschland von
    Marion

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  68. The best part of winter is feeling warm and cozy indoors while looking out the window and watching big flakes of snow fall from heaven!

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  69. Your Dresden Plate quilt is beautiful! I love the cat fabric! I love snow, but hate the slush. My favorite part of winter is cuddling up in quilts!
    missysaprons@gmail.com

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  70. The best part of winte ris that I can stay inside and spend tons of time sewing. Where as in the summer I have lots of yard work to do and very little time to sew & create. Love your projects. They are all beautiful. Thank you for the chance to enter your giveaway.

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  71. I love your Dresden Plate quilt! I live in the U.S. in northern Florida, which is in the south, so the best part of winter here is the absence of snow! I used to live in a very snowy area of New York, and while it was beautiful, I found it hard to drive in up and down the mountains!

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  72. I love cats and my cat's name is Shadow. She is my best friend and just loves to help make quilts. So this cat fat quarter would be perfect. I would have to dedicate this to her and make her something special. Mug rug? We could share. Best thing about winter is that you get a chance to snuggle underneath your warm cozy quilts. Thanks for the chance to win and for being a part of this Blog Hop.

    Sandi Timmons
    sandit1@sbcglobal.net
    Sonora,CA

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  73. I'm a follower... I like to stay inside in the Winter... not much of a cold weather person... you'll find me in my sewing room :) WITH MY CAT!

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  74. Love your nature pics! And the Dresden quilt really came out nicely! I think the FQ is so bright and cheery- thanks for offering it up for the giveaway-- I have two cats who might fight of sitting on it, but I am sure the 2 dogs would leave them alone (unless they blow the whistle and tell the to play nice!)

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  75. I love your dresden plate quilt--beautiful! I also like the color combination on your women's votes blocks. I love the kitty fabric--with four fur babies of my own-that fabric is purrfect!

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  76. I love winter for the cold so that I can knit and quilt and play with fabrics without getting too hot and sweaty.

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  77. Love the cat fabric...I have 2 furry friends that I love very much. Love your women's votes blocks. I don't like winter at all...the only good thing about it...it doesn't last long here in Louisiana.

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  78. Adorable cat fabric. Thanks for the giveaway..wishing you a great day of stitching up more beauties.

    Usha
    usharaneem@yahoo.com

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  79. The best thing about winter is snow days - when everyone gets to stay home together!

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  80. Best thing about winter is sitting inside with a hot cup of tea watching the snow fall (when you have no where to go, though, lol!)

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  81. ohhh I think Christmas eve is always the best part of winter :)

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  82. I love snowshoeing so that is the best part for me - having snow! thanks!

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  83. Since I live in hot and sunny Florida, I love winter because we finally get some cooler weather!

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  84. The best part of winter is staying inside to sew. We all need cats, thanks.

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  85. new gfc follower: nicolesender
    The best part of winter is the seed catalogs coming in the mail and time to stay indoors to work on quilting and knitting!
    nicolesender(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  86. Hi Lyndsey,
    Where I live we have very cold long winters. It's minus 11 right now and there is still a couple of feet of snow. It's hard for me to come up with something good LOL.
    Ok, I'd have to say how pretty it looks after a fresh snow.

    ktreve (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  87. I love your blocks, and your Dresden Plate quilt is gorgeous!
    I'd love the chance to win that adorable cat fabric!
    Thanks for the giveaway!
    I follow via GFC.
    :o)
    pippirose59 at gmail dot com

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  88. The best things about winter: is the wonderful neighbors we bond with during large snow storms, hot chocolate with marshmallows, the smell of snow in the air before it snows, and building snowmen with the 5 yr old :)

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  89. I'm not a fan of winter & cold weather; but I hang bird feeders in winter & some beautiful feathered friends visit. We have migrating birds so they are different in winter & summer. I love cat fabric, always finding some really cut new patterns. Thx for the blog.

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  90. Cute fat quarter. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  91. Love the kitty fabric. The best part about winter is snow days full of sledding, snow-man-making, hot chocolate and a movie because we have nothing else to do.

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  92. Oh I LOVE that fabric. I love cats. Hmmmmm the best part about winter? IS there a best part? LOL I really do hate winter, but don't like bugs the size of my husband's size 16 foot so I guess I'll deal with it. Winter does have a few good things; one is that those icky bugs go away so no mosquitos or June Bugs or that type are around and I do love looking out my kitchen window at fresh fallen snow where my entire yard is a smooth white carpet with no footprints. I love the way the trees look in the winter with the snow and especially after freezing fog where they almost look like frozen feathers on the bare branches. Very cool. But really, the best part of winter is that it ends and then we get beautiful Spring smells and my Lilacs will bloom making my entire home smell wonderful.

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  93. Your Yorkie is very cute. There is absolutely nothing I like about winter.

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  94. The best thing is when winter is over? I usually don't mind winter, but I'm ready for it to be gone now.

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  95. I love the snow in winter, and to be at home with my family. hugs Alessandra

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  96. The best thing about winter....is snuggling up with a cat, a dog, a warm quilt, and a good book.

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  97. The best part about winter is I don't have to pull weeds. LOL
    Love the cat fabric, thanks for the chance to win. I'm also a new follower. I had fun browsing through your applique projects.

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  98. The best thing is snuggling up in your bed (with my cat)! Thanks for the chance to win

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  99. The end. Thanks for the giveaway.

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