Sunday, May 22, 2011

I'm Still Here . . . Are You Still There?

Well, there WAS a volcanic eruption in Iceland and a few earthquakes around the world, but nothing particularly apocalyptic in a worldwide sense. I kind of feel sorry for the people who quit their jobs and gave up all their possessions in expectation of leaving the world on May 21st. Yes, I pretty much figure they were awfully gullible, but then most of us have faith in SOMETHING that can't be proven, and WE certainly don't think WE'RE gullible, right? So who can say? It's just kind of sad. But, hey, we're all still here and doing okay, so that's something to be thankful for.

And another thing to be happy about? Gran called me this morning and said the new shop had sold out of my Fireworks! pattern and needed more. Here's the quilt--perhaps you've seen the pattern in my Etsy store?


It makes a nice lap size quilt and the piecing is fairly fast and simple. I thought since the world isn't ending just yet and my patterns are selling, I'd have a little giveaway. If you'd like a chance to win a Fireworks! pattern, please leave me a comment, and I'll enter you in the drawing. I'll pick a winner tomorrow night, so this will be a quick one. Good luck!

COMMENTS CLOSED. WINNER TO BE ANNOUNCED SHORTLY.
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63 comments:

  1. AnitaMay 22, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    I'm still here too. Ah well, I'm in good company. :D

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  2. AnonymousMay 22, 2011 at 1:49 AM

    Still here too! Love Firework too..how'd I miss it??

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  3. SunnybecMay 22, 2011 at 2:08 AM

    Still here in France too, would love a copy of your pattern, thanks for the chance.

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  4. LorraineMay 22, 2011 at 2:32 AM

    glad we are all still here....!

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  5. Three Birds InspiredMay 22, 2011 at 3:02 AM

    Darn, I was hoping I would go...not having to pay off my credit card bill would have been a real treat!

    I would love to win your Fireworks pattern!

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  6. Jean BurkeMay 22, 2011 at 3:04 AM

    Didn't go anywhere - except out to dinner. Thanks for the chance to win the pattern......have a nice Sunday! Piece.....

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  7. Ian & RubyMay 22, 2011 at 3:39 AM

    I love the WOW factor of this quilt - and that it is quick to put together. Am quilting lap size quilts to give to children who come into foster care, so am collecting lots of patterns! ianruby (at) iprimus (dot) com (dot) au

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  8. DonnaMay 22, 2011 at 4:01 AM

    Congratulations on your Fireworks sales!

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  9. Lynn OsborneMay 22, 2011 at 4:08 AM

    Hi Kim,
    I am redoing my reading room in a patriotic Americana theme and would love to win the patter to add your quilt to it. Thanks for the chance to win. Lynnosborne(at)verizon.net

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  10. PatriciaMay 22, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    Thanks for the chance for the Fireworks pattern. School is almost out for me, so I'm looking forward to some sewing time this summer.

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  11. debbie mMay 22, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    Sounds like Gran's new store is doing well. Glad to hear it. Your pattern reminds me of summer holidays! Thanks for the give away.
    What nice thoughts on those who are most likely very disapointed by yesterdays nonevent. My thoughts were less thoughtful, but not cruel.

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  12. I Quilt Scarlet and GrayMay 22, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    Kim congratulations on your patterns selling so well. I would like the opportunity to win one for myself.

    Darlene of I Quilt Scarlet and Gray

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  13. MB in MIMay 22, 2011 at 5:07 AM

    Still here also--glad you are too! thanks for the chance to win this beautiful pattern of yours!!

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  14. AnonymousMay 22, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    Well, what do you know...I'm here in NC and seems we are all ok as well.
    I've admired this pattern from afar....would love it in my home.

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  15. SheilaMay 22, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    I love this pattern. Would love to showcase it in my home.

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  16. BarbaraMay 22, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    All is well in NH too! We did have several explosions of fireworks nearby, but I think they were more due to college graduation celebrations than surviving judgement day! LOVE your Fireworks pattern, and also the fabric you used in your sample!!!

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  17. MaryMay 22, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    We did have a small shake, rattle and roll here about 7 pm last night but we are still here. Love the pattern. Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy of it. I can understand why they are selling.
    Mary

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  18. BetsyMay 22, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    Kim, I too am glad we survived. I still had many more quilts to make. LOL
    Congratulations on your pattern sell out!!!
    Don't put me in the drawing, I basically prefer applique though your pattern is stunning

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  19. BetsyMay 22, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    Kim, I too am glad we survived. I still had many more quilts to make. LOL
    Congratulations on your pattern sell out!!!
    Don't put me in the drawing, I basically prefer applique though your pattern is stunning

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  20. MaryMay 22, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    Love the pattern. Congrats on selling out.

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  21. DonnaMay 22, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    Since it looks like we will still be here (LOL) that looks like a great summer project! Thanks for the opportunity to win it! (I really do love your sense of humour!)

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  22. Lucky Duck DreamsMay 22, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    I would love to make this pattern!

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  23. TiffaneyMay 22, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    Glad we are all still here. I am really happy that you will not have to do extra work and still get credit for volunteering.

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  24. LoriMay 22, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    Glad to still be here...had a new nephew born this morning. Thanks for a chance to win your fireworks pattern!

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  25. GwenMay 22, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    I love that quilt! Not surprised the pattern is selling well! Glad to be here today to see it again!

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  26. VickyMay 22, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    I'm here, also. Guess that means I need to clean house today! Love the pattern.

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  27. Diane HMay 22, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    Still here in Canada. Great pattern, thanks for a chance, Kim.

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  28. AnonymousMay 22, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    I've always loved that quilt and would like to be entered in the drawing. Fireworks is the perfect name for it.
    Sue

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  29. PennyMay 22, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    Have been planning a similar one for my son's 21st, but yours is nicer again with the pieced border. Thank you for a chance and am thankful we are still here to sew it!

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  30. LindaMay 22, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    Your talents are neverending! I would love to win your pattern.

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  31. MelissaMay 22, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    Love it! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  32. kcenya1950May 22, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    yes, we are still here, aren't we? great pattern and just in time for 4th of july if one could get organized enough to make it. well, maybe for 2012 then. i would love to win it. please count me in and congrats on a sell out of your patterns!

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  33. LyndaMay 22, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    yup, I am still here as well...with a husband in the hospital, wish he were here as well. finding that sewing has been taking my mind off of "stuff" and your pattern looks like a real challenge to a fairly new quilter. would love to "win".

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  34. AnonymousMay 22, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    Good to see you are still here. I'd miss you with my morning cuppa coffee. I could use a little fireworks in my life.

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  35. PunkiePie (Jen)May 22, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    I would love to win Fireworks! Please count me in. :)

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  36. DoriMay 22, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    Would love to win the pattern and thanks for the machine quilting info you recently posted.

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  37. kimlandMay 22, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Ohh, I am so glad I have lived another day, so that I have a chance at your Fireworks pattern! Really, I am glad were all here and I would love to have the pattern!

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  38. MarlaMay 22, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Even though I bought one from your Etsy Shop recently, would love to win one to give to my sister. I am still here too. I was in the movie theater watching the new Pirates movie in 3D when the time came and went for the predicted Rapture time. I figured what a way to go when watching Johnny Depp's gorgeous face in 3D!

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  39. CathiMay 22, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    Me 1 Rapture 0! Very neat pattern

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  40. marieMay 22, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    The pattern is great, sure would love to win it. Super that they are selling so well for you.

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  41. PaulaMay 22, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    I would love a copy! Thanks for the chance! :)

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  42. wendy@iqltMay 22, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Hi Kim - I want to win your pattern. I am so glad you are still here and so are all the rest of us and we are rarin' to QUILT. What do we want to quilt? Your Fireworks pattern.

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  43. TammyMay 22, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    So glad the world didn't end, I still have way to much fabric to use up.

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  44. KimMay 22, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    I'd love to win your fireworks pattern. I'm ready for a great pattern that will go together quickly!

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  45. DangAndBlast!May 22, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Oooh I like it! Sort of middle-challengine level for me, looks excellent.

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  46. JoyceMay 22, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Still here too. And now I need a new project! Thanks for the chance to win one.

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  47. KigwitMay 22, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Guess I have to go to work tomorrow after all. ;-) On your pattern, does the middle star have y-seams? I love the way it looks.

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  48. Caryl @ cinnamon holiday workshopMay 22, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Kim...this is a great looking quilt pattern and thanks for the chance to win!!

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  49. HeartsdesireMay 22, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Yes, we're still here on Vancouver Island and luckily I had not given away my stash, so let the quilting continue. Love your pattern, thanks for the chance to win.

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  50. taylorhwMay 22, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    As for the rapture, in Revolations it says that no man can no the end so I figured it wouldn't be the end. And this is one of my favorite patterns. I am so happy for you that it was sold out. Congrats!!

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  51. carol funMay 22, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    No one I know is gone, which is pretty much what I expected. I'd love to be in the drawing for your pattern. Love that border -- and thanks for your sarcastic humor - it makes me laugh!

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  52. Laura KMay 22, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    I love this pattern and would love to give it a good home. Besides we all need blankets to keep us warm since the world isn't ending after all!

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  53. JustPamMay 22, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Nice pattern. I like your border.

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  54. sueMay 22, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    I'd love to win this pattern- the stars in the border would be fun to learn! Thanks

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  55. DebMay 22, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Yes, still here no mass destruction in our area. LOVE your pattern, it's really cute.

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  56. Gramma TerryMay 22, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Love the pattern and am glad to still be around to make it. Whew!

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  57. AnnieOMay 22, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    I'm still here! And glad I didn't bother to shave my legs since there was no chance of me flying up to heaven anyway :)

    Congrats on selling out your pattern, that is so GREAT! Sounds like the new shop is popular. I hope it goes gangbusters.

    Yes, I would like a chance to win your Fireworks pattern. Count me in, thank you!

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  58. Kim WestMay 22, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Yep... still here too. Good thing too - I have way too many UFOs to finish up! Have a great Sunday!

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  59. Pat V.May 22, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    Such a sweet quilt, would love the pattern! We are all still here, too...

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  60. Quilting_ChrisMay 22, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Well, I am in good company then. I have read how much money has been sent in. No doubt to fund more billboards.

    Love the quilt and would like to make one up for July fourth celebrations. It is very cute.

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  61. MarilynMay 22, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    Love your designs. Sign me up!

    Marilyn no log

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  62. Patchwork SistersMay 22, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    Still here in Missouri. Would love to have your pattern.

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  63. WinonaMay 22, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    Kim, I love this pattern. Please enter me. Thanks!

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