Sunday, February 24, 2013

My turn!

     It's my turn! Thank you Mme. Samm and Marlene at Stitching by the Lake for organizing this blog hop. Also, a great big Thank You to Amy Bradley for the design! After seeing the pattern, I just knew I had to join in! It has been so much fun!
     When I started my It's All About ME wallhanging, I chose some fabrics that I thought would be fun. They had a lot of pink. When I went looking for the background fabrics though, I couldn't find anything to coordinate with them. So I ended up changing my color scheme to a more blue palette. I decided to stem stitch around "biased" and then use a running stitch to add some dimension. I liked the effect but went back to the blanket stitch for the rest of it.
     I didn't have any striped fabric for the hair so I decided to use a light-colored gray Copic marker to add some stripes to blue-gray fabric. (I always think of older women with blue-gray hair. LOL!) I decided to bling out the glasses with some seed beads.

My "necklace" is a piece of ribbon that I marked to look like a measuring tape. (As a quilter and a math teacher, I thought it was appropriate.) The cats were added later - after I thought I was done - when I found some cute fabric! Anyway, here is my future self!
  This was my very first blog hop, so I want to do something special - how about a giveaway?!? Please leave me a short and sweet comment by the end of the hop - you do not have to be a follower and I will ship anywhere. If you are a follower, leave a second comment telling me so for an additional chance to win. If you do not get a reply to your post from me, you are a no-reply blogger! Please check your settings! I will randomly draw the winner on March 1st. What will you get? How about these 4 lovely fat quarters? The pink stripe is what I originally bought for this project.

Good luck & thanks for visiting! Come back soon! And don't forget to visit the other participating bloggers today!

Quilting Lines
Mountain Delights
Jane's Fabrics and Quilts
The Fuzzy Hat Quilter
Ramblings of an Empty Nester (that's here!)
NautiStitcher
Quilt Doodle Designs
Living Life
Freemotion By The River
The German Mom
Stitchin'ByThe Lake





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129 comments:

  1. Ronda WalkerFebruary 24, 2013 at 11:55 PM

    Hi Deb, you did a great job, love your glasses bling. It's my first blog hop too. Thanks for stopping by my blog. Ronda

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  2. Farm Gate Creations Incorporating Hummingbird QuiltingFebruary 25, 2013 at 12:21 AM

    She looks fabulous. I especially love the cats.

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  3. Judy BFebruary 25, 2013 at 12:31 AM

    Those glasses are really cute, and the kitties are sew sweet! Thank you for sharing.

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  4. Judy BFebruary 25, 2013 at 12:32 AM

    I am a GFC follower!

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  5. Kathy @ Kwilty PleasuresFebruary 25, 2013 at 12:51 AM

    Love the shades....welcome to blog hop land.

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  6. The Thimblemouse of Country CrossroadsFebruary 25, 2013 at 1:01 AM

    Cute Cute Cute! Your first hop? Congrats!!!! I'm not a follower yet....but that's about to change.

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  7. The Thimblemouse of Country CrossroadsFebruary 25, 2013 at 1:03 AM

    Ok...I'm back...and it's legal now...I'm now a new follower...looking forward to more fun posts.

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  8. MartinaFebruary 25, 2013 at 1:54 AM

    Looks great! I love the sweet additions especially the measure tape! Cute!

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  9. NatiFebruary 25, 2013 at 2:02 AM

    Looks fantastic! Thanks for shaing and the chance to win!

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  10. TheresaFebruary 25, 2013 at 2:33 AM

    She's cute! I love the cats. Of course, that's because I'm a huge lover!

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    1. Deb CFebruary 25, 2013 at 12:16 PM

      Hi Theresa - thanks for stopping by and for your nice comment! You came up as a no reply blogger, so you might want to check your settings.

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  11. Sandy W.February 25, 2013 at 3:33 AM

    Very clever adaptations to accommodate your personalizations. swalker287 (at) gmail (dot) com.

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  12. DiFebruary 25, 2013 at 3:53 AM

    A tape measure from a piece of ribbon? Brilliant! Thanks for making me smile today with your lady.

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  13. Britt-IngerFebruary 25, 2013 at 3:55 AM

    Your lady is very awesome with all the stripes. I love her. Thanks for sharing and I bet, this will not be your last blog hop

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  14. KarenFebruary 25, 2013 at 4:15 AM

    Lovely lady, hello !

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  15. KarenFebruary 25, 2013 at 4:16 AM

    I am now following your blog and look forward to getting to see your work.

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  16. UnknownFebruary 25, 2013 at 4:51 AM

    Congratulations you did wonderful on your all about you....I love embellishments and you were so creative...have a fun day.

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  17. UnknownFebruary 25, 2013 at 4:52 AM

    It was nice to meet you and I have become a new follower.

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  18. charlotteFebruary 25, 2013 at 6:01 AM

    Very nice! Love the bling on the glasses.

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  19. Lisa EnglandFebruary 25, 2013 at 6:17 AM

    Cute project! I noticed on your sidebar that you teach middle school math. I remember when my son was in middle school -- that's such a turbulent time for kids and sometimes they're not very pleasant. I admire you for taking on the challenge of helping them learn and get through it. Kudos.

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  20. Quilt Doodle DesignsFebruary 25, 2013 at 6:22 AM

    Love the bling on your glasses, so cute!

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  21. ThearicaFebruary 25, 2013 at 6:27 AM

    THis might be your first hop but I hop it isn't your last! Love those bling bling glasses!

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  22. JoyceLMFebruary 25, 2013 at 6:31 AM

    Thanks for sharing - love the kitties.

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  23. JoyceLMFebruary 25, 2013 at 6:31 AM

    I'm a new follower by email. Thanks again.

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  24. Judy Cooper Textile ArtistFebruary 25, 2013 at 6:42 AM

    Great job. Thanks for sharing.

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  25. JeanieFebruary 25, 2013 at 6:49 AM

    Welcome to blog hops...they're addicting! You did such a great job, even making your own designs on the fabrics! Love the tape measure and, of course, the cat assistants! Thanks for sharing!

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  26. CatherineFebruary 25, 2013 at 7:05 AM

    Love the blue hair! I haven`t seen that in a long time. It`s great! The cats and tape measure are nice touches. So cute.

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  27. CatherineFebruary 25, 2013 at 7:07 AM

    I am a new Follower. Your blog is a lot of fun and a nice, interesting read.

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  28. SparkyFebruary 25, 2013 at 7:11 AM

    ahhh Debbie you did her justice, biased check, necklace check, great fabric check....

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  29. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioFebruary 25, 2013 at 7:13 AM

    Very cute. I like the addition of the cats and the beads on the glasses.

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  30. gpcFebruary 25, 2013 at 7:24 AM

    I love her -- the cats and measuring-tape necklace are fabulous! :)

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  31. LindaFebruary 25, 2013 at 7:26 AM

    How cute! I love the measuring tape!!

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  32. LindaFebruary 25, 2013 at 7:26 AM

    I'm a new follower!

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  33. Sowing StitchesFebruary 25, 2013 at 7:36 AM

    Your glasses all sparkly, your cats, the measuring tape...love the personal details you added! Great job!

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  34. Marla's CraftsFebruary 25, 2013 at 7:47 AM

    Very nice piece and thanks for joining the quilting blog. I started blogging in June and love every minute of it. I show my piece tomorrow so hope you will pop over.

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  35. Marla's CraftsFebruary 25, 2013 at 7:48 AM

    I am now one of yoour followers.

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  36. EllynFebruary 25, 2013 at 7:57 AM

    ok, why did I not even know you had a blog??? Hi Deb! Love your about me quilt!

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  37. EllynFebruary 25, 2013 at 7:57 AM

    and I'm a follower now...

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  38. Marjorie's Busy CornerFebruary 25, 2013 at 8:02 AM

    I like your blue/gray hair..some folks are lucky enough to have that beautiful hair.

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  39. Linda CFebruary 25, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    Your ME is so cute! You mentioned stem stitch and running stitch? Did you do that by hand then? The bling on the glasses is inspired as well as making the hair streaked with markers. Well done!

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  40. Linda CFebruary 25, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    Following now on google friend connect. The pink stripe is pretty!

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  41. SIMPLESEWFebruary 25, 2013 at 8:51 AM

    Welcome

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  42. Rosemary B❤️February 25, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    Rosemary B here: Hi Deb. I am so happy you are doing this hop.
    I adore your project that you shared today! You look very happy, and I see you have two adorable poodin's like me. You made them look so cute, they love their mum. I love your snazzy dress and tape measure necklace, what a great idea, and you are so crafty to make it yourself heehee. Thank you for sharing today. I will follow you

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  43. Rosemary B❤️February 25, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    Rosemary B here: following via Pierro and Mile's blog in google reader of course ♥

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  44. Carol SwiftFebruary 25, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    All the little additions to YOU made her quite adorable. Love the ruler addition! I'm so glad you hopped with us today...just so you know, hopping can be addicting. :O)

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  45. Vicki HFebruary 25, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    She is sew cute. Love the glasses! Thanks for sharing.

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  46. loreneFebruary 25, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    You can use copics on fabric? Oh my gosh! You have made my mind start to whirl! You gsl turned out great!

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  47. Connie Kresin CampbellFebruary 25, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    This is so cute and I love the additions of the kitties and of course that cute, cute measuring tape necklace!!

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  48. loreneFebruary 25, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    I am a follower

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  49. Patty February 25, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    Nice necklace and cute kitties!

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  50. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsFebruary 25, 2013 at 9:47 AM

    I love her and her kitties!

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  51. CliodanaFebruary 25, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    beautiful cats! thank's for sharing

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  52. TammyFebruary 25, 2013 at 10:07 AM

    Love the kitties. And of course the hair is the perfect shade. I aske dmy hubby if I could dye my hir that color. He said no do you want to look like an old lady...lol...Well hellow thats what all those other greys are gonna turn into eventually. conn_and_vans_mom(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  53. vickiFebruary 25, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    I like your lady. Your cats are cute. Thanks for sharing and for the giveaway. vickise at gmail dot com

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  54. vickiFebruary 25, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    I am a follower. vickise at gmail dot com

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  55. TammyFebruary 25, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    I am a new follower of your blog as of hopping here today. conn_and_vans_mom(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  56. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2013 at 10:21 AM

    Hi Deb- Love your version of the AB It's all about me. I taught for 35 years, mostly middle school, started out Home Economics, but when that was eliminated due to "budget cuts," I eventually taught all subjects. My sister retired from teaching MS Science last year and we now quilt and do shop hops. Don't worry about going grey. I was getting my hair cut awhile back and another patron asked my stylist what color gray my hair was as she assumed it was colored. My stylist laughed and informed her it was "natural!" When my hair started to "turn" I colored it because MS students were not so nice to the older generation. Thanks for sharing.

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  57. Kathy LFebruary 25, 2013 at 10:21 AM

    Love your creation. Especially the measuring tape. Would love to win.

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  58. Agnes B. BullockFebruary 25, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    Love everything about this, especially the galsses!

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  59. Needled MomFebruary 25, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    You did a great job. I love the bling in the glasses and the tape around the neck. Very cute.

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  60. MaryFebruary 25, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    You did a great job. Love all your stripped fabric!

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  61. InGaFebruary 25, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    Liked both the glasses and the tape...
    Cute. Thanks for sharing.

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  62. CalicojoanFebruary 25, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    Your looking marvelous! Love the little extra "bling"

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  63. krislovesfabricFebruary 25, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    Love the measuring tape ribbon!

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  64. Little PenpenFebruary 25, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    The cats made the quilt...love it! :))

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  65. Emily CFebruary 25, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    Love the glasses. Alot of ladies have grey hair =)

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  66. Kathy HFebruary 25, 2013 at 11:50 AM

    I love that you added the cats to your quilt and great idea for the tape measure. I was wondering how someone could find that fabric and now I know we can make it ourselves.

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  67. BizyStitchesFebruary 25, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    Your cats are adorable. Love the added affect. Cute idea with the measuring tape. I always have mine around my neck too. Thanks for the fun.

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  68. BizyStitchesFebruary 25, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    I am a new follower, looking forward to more post. Thanks

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  69. Just Quilt ItFebruary 25, 2013 at 12:10 PM

    I'm a new follower!

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  70. Just Quilt ItFebruary 25, 2013 at 12:11 PM

    I love your lady--her dress is fantastic! Great job and welcome to the world of blog hops--they are addictive!

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  71. GillFebruary 25, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    Great quilt! I like the fabrics you used
    Thank you for sharing!

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  72. PattyFebruary 25, 2013 at 12:31 PM

    I like your gal. Thank you for the give away.

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  73. GillFebruary 25, 2013 at 12:35 PM

    I'm a new follower!

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  74. CarolineFebruary 25, 2013 at 12:46 PM

    Oh my, that dress is darling. I want one!! :D

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  75. CharlotteTFebruary 25, 2013 at 1:38 PM

    Liked your lady with the kitties and a snazzy dress she is wearing!

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  76. CharlotteTFebruary 25, 2013 at 1:38 PM

    By the way, I am a follower of yours. Wouldn't mnd winning fat quarters at all!

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  77. Angela CGFebruary 25, 2013 at 1:52 PM

    Just love the addition of the cats. Such lovely work. Count me in please.

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  78. Angela CGFebruary 25, 2013 at 1:52 PM

    BTW, I am a follower and have enjoyed all your work. You are an inspiration.

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  79. SallieFebruary 25, 2013 at 2:46 PM

    Love the cats! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  80. Farm QuilterFebruary 25, 2013 at 3:20 PM

    Adorable future-self! Yeah, old ladies always have blue hair! But you need to be at least 85 to wear it well! Thanks for the great giveaway!

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  81. Farm QuilterFebruary 25, 2013 at 3:20 PM

    As a retired teacher, I just have to follow a fellow teacher!!

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  82. RosaFebruary 25, 2013 at 3:39 PM

    You are looking pretty with that lovely cats!!

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  83. ScrapatchesFebruary 25, 2013 at 4:35 PM

    Sew nice! I love the bling on the glasses and the tape measure necklace and the cute kitties. You do lovely work. Thanks for sharing ... :) Pat

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  84. ScrapatchesFebruary 25, 2013 at 4:35 PM

    I am following you ... :) Pat

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  85. PatriciaFebruary 25, 2013 at 4:43 PM

    That's a lot of bling on those glasses! Cute and just right for a blue-hair.

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  86. apple blossomFebruary 25, 2013 at 4:51 PM

    nice block thanks for chance to win

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  87. apple blossomFebruary 25, 2013 at 4:51 PM

    gfc follower
    apple blossom

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  88. LouFebruary 25, 2013 at 4:56 PM

    Love the kitties!!!

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  89. LittleHouseontheDairyFebruary 25, 2013 at 5:30 PM

    I was a math teacher too (and maybe again someday when my kids are grown). I love how quilting lets me use math in such creative ways.

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  90. StitchinByTheLakeFebruary 25, 2013 at 5:30 PM

    I would never have thought of using a marker to make strips in the gray fabric - brilliant! blessings, marlene

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  91. carlaFebruary 25, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    Hi!!! Too cute!!! Love your lady and her kitties!!! Adorable!!! Thank You

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  92. JulieFebruary 25, 2013 at 5:39 PM

    Magnificent!
    The blue-gray hair is perfect!

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  93. carlaFebruary 25, 2013 at 5:40 PM

    Hi!!! I am a new follower!!! I know you will be addicted to hops now!!! I am!!! They are always so fun!!! Thanks for the fun!!!

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  94. DebbieFebruary 25, 2013 at 5:57 PM

    Very cute quilt! Love it!

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  95. Bente-I like to QuiltBlogFebruary 25, 2013 at 6:12 PM

    I think she looks beautiful, funny cats too!
    Thank you so much for sharing and the chance to win.
    Bente

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  96. LJFebruary 25, 2013 at 6:17 PM

    You certainly measured up to your first blog hop. You're looking mighty spiffy; great job!

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  97. Michele TFebruary 25, 2013 at 6:31 PM

    Love the special touches... very sweet! Thanks for sharing in the blog hop!

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  98. Michele TFebruary 25, 2013 at 6:32 PM

    I am now a new follower!! Thanks again!

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  99. KaynikFebruary 25, 2013 at 6:34 PM

    Great job! I LOVE the ribbon for a measuring tape, very inventive.

    ktreve (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  100. tink's momFebruary 25, 2013 at 6:54 PM

    Wonderful job. Love the glasses. Thanks for being here.

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  101. The Slow QuilterFebruary 25, 2013 at 7:29 PM

    I love cats, I have two, you look great. I am following you.

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  102. DeborahGunFebruary 25, 2013 at 8:22 PM

    Congratulations on your first blog hop - I love what you made!

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  103. ShirleyCFebruary 25, 2013 at 8:38 PM

    That could be a replica of me! I am always putting my tape measure around my neck. Too cute!

    Following your blog.

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  104. MarthaFebruary 25, 2013 at 8:51 PM

    So cute...thank you for sharing with us and being so generous.

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  105. gtcourseyFebruary 25, 2013 at 8:57 PM

    Love your bling!!! Right up my alley!!!

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  106. gtcourseyFebruary 25, 2013 at 8:58 PM

    I am now a follower by email

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  107. In stitches and seamsFebruary 25, 2013 at 9:29 PM

    love the bling on the glasses ... great touch
    thanks for sharing

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  108. beckyFebruary 25, 2013 at 10:06 PM

    I am a brand new empty nester not sure how I feel. Love your necklace and the cats Thank-you for sharing and nice give away chance Becky
    derry04@yahoo.com

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  109. beckyFebruary 25, 2013 at 10:06 PM

    I am a follower also Thanks again Becky
    derry04@yahoo.com

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  110. QuiltsmilesFebruary 25, 2013 at 10:18 PM

    Nice details. Jane

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  111. LoriFebruary 25, 2013 at 10:52 PM

    this is adorable. i love the details. the glasses, the ruler and especially the cats. thanks for a chance to win.

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  112. SusanFebruary 25, 2013 at 11:04 PM

    Welcome to the blogging world! I don't blog, but love reading everyone's elses! Such talent out there! Thank you for participating!

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  113. KarenFebruary 25, 2013 at 11:25 PM

    I am newbie too and find it so much fun!! seeing others ideas, blogs and sharing...wonderful bling with yours!! Thanks!

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  114. SuzeFebruary 25, 2013 at 11:26 PM

    Deb, It's amazing what folks have in common. I have two kitties. I knew that I wanted to be a math teachers - they run rampant in my family (my mother, my brother and my daughter). After I graduated from college, I had an opportunity to go into the corporate world and became a computer program. I did have a minor in computer science. And, I read that you were diagnosed with Parkinson's. My father had Parkinson's. He was diagnosed my freshman year in college. So, you know I love the addition of the tape measure. I love all the creativity you put into your quilt. I am glad that you joined the ranks of those who participate in the blog hop. I'm doing my maiden voyage next month. Thanks for taking time from your busy schedule to participate, make an awesome quilt, and inspire us. Hope you participate in more.

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  115. SuzeFebruary 25, 2013 at 11:27 PM

    I became a follower. I am thrilled that you are a new addition to the bloggers. Thanks again for inspiring us with your great creation.

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  116. MicheleFebruary 26, 2013 at 5:23 AM

    Really cute future self Deb. Thanks for sharing.

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  117. CherFebruary 26, 2013 at 8:22 AM

    love the kitties

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  118. Jean BurkeFebruary 26, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    Great job - love the glasses and necklace.....how can you not smile? Thanks for sharing...

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  119. Scrapbook-ChickADoodleFebruary 26, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    Love all the details! Cute cats. Thanks for sharing & the opportunity to win.

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  120. ElizabethFebruary 26, 2013 at 4:28 PM

    What fun details! Love that bling! And your kitties are just purrrrfect!

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  121. PatSloanFebruary 26, 2013 at 7:18 PM

    Your glasses crack me up!! This is such a fun hop.. my day is today... http://blog.patsloan.com/2013/02/its-all-about-mmm-me-you-who.html

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  122. BrendaFebruary 26, 2013 at 9:21 PM

    Excellent choices you made for this wonderful project. I adore your cats and the ribbon tape measure! Thanks for sharing and inspiring.

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  123. OhioLoriFebruary 26, 2013 at 10:40 PM

    Fun, wonderful Lady...she is way cool!! Love your kittie's too!

    Thanks for chance to win your first Blog Hop give-a-way! :)

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  124. OhioLoriFebruary 26, 2013 at 10:41 PM

    I'm a new Follower of your Blog too! Yay!

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  125. Susie February 27, 2013 at 12:11 AM

    Love your mini quilt especially the Kitties, they have to get in on the act don't they. Thanks for sharing. Susie x

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  126. Susie February 27, 2013 at 12:12 AM

    I am a new follower. Susie x

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  127. sew.darn.quiltFebruary 27, 2013 at 11:15 PM

    Your "you" brings a grin above my chin :)
    She and the kitty are just so darn cute :)

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  128. sew.darn.quiltFebruary 27, 2013 at 11:16 PM

    I've been on your email list for a while but gave the join button a push ;D

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