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Friday, September 6, 2013

Size Matters - Day 3 - Sandy Gervais, Pat Sloan and Me!

This time I got an easy one - thanks Lissa.  
We're supposed to talk about why size matters and .....
  the size of your heart always matters.
Nuff said.  :)

These are 6" (finished) hearts and 6" (finished) squares making up a 9-patch heart block.


To download the instructions to make your own block click here and here.


 Heart 9-Patch Pillow

I was torn between making the block into a small wallhanging or a pillow.  Obviously, I chose the pillow.  I love to change the quilts and pillows on my couch.  Hearts don't just need to be around on Valentine's Day - they're important all year.  To download the instructions to make the pillow, click here.   
If you'd like a kit to make the pillow we have a few in the store.  Just click here.


The little quilt on special today is "The Witch is In".  It's getting close to Halloween so it's pretty appropriate but as I've always said, "This isn't a Halloween quilt, it's a statement quilt."  :)
I do occasionally feel (and maybe act) like one - but not very often, I hope.  It's a really good quilt to hang on the door on one of those days.  :)


It's also one of the quilts I used in my new tutorial on how to applique circles, all sizes of circles - big ones like the moon and small ones like her eyes.  If you'd like to learn more about appliqueing circles or just want to watch the tutorial for the heck of it, click here.  If you like the tutorials, please do subscribe.



And speaking of tutorials, we will also have a tutorial Friday - the lucky 13th  - on tips for appliqueing the center block from our Crossroads quilt "Eagles and Roses".  Be sure and come back because we'll also  have an awesome Give-Away that goes with it.

And if you're going to be anywhere close to Cameron tomorrow  (the 7th), I'll be showing all of my Crossroad quilts at Crossroads Quilt Shop in Cameron around 9:30.  Please come, I'd love to meet you.


Ok - now for the important part - giving things away today..



We've got a Layer Cake, Charm Bundle, Mini Charm and Dessert Roll  - Crossroads precuts.
Make a comment, any comment - maybe about things that have to do with the size of someone's heart.
But if you don't have a thought about that, just make a comment.
We'll have a drawing and announce the winner of the precuts on the 16th.

For right now we have to go see what Sandy and Pat are up too.  I can't wait.

463 comments:

  1. I agree hearts are great all year long. Thank you for the chance to win Crossroads.

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  2. Mmmmm.... my heart would be soooooo HAPPY if I win some Crossroads precuts! ;-)

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  3. The size of our hearts is always important. I know that the size of mine grew with each child and grandchild I had. By the way, Crossroads is a beautiful fabric line!

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  4. Your new fabric line is gorgeous! I think parents have to have the biggest hearts. Although I don't have any children, not a day does by without recalling a special memory my parents left imprinted in my mind. Thank you for the pattern for the lovely wall hanging and/or pillow.

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  5. You must have a big heart to give away your beautiful fabric!

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  6. With all of the corruptness in our world, hearts and the love that flows from them are what make this earth livable! Love your new Crossroads line! Thanks for the chance to win some--I'd love to play with it.

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  7. crossroads is a beautiful new fabric line. I enhave enjoyed many of your patterns and fabrics throughout the years.there is never and end to the openess of your heart, it is just how much you allow in-thanks for the chance to win

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  8. I love the witch is in as a statement. Lol.

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  9. One thing I have found is that you never know when your heart will be touched by someone. As a 911 Dispatcher, mine is truly touched each and every day in some way. Beautiful fabric and I love your pattern!

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  10. I think that people's inner beauty shows in their smile, and in their eyes, and that all has to do with the size of their heart.

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  11. Thanks for the giveaways. Love all your stuff.

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  12. Love the heart pillow! Very cute!

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  13. I enjoy reading your posts and watching your videos - thank you so much for sharing!

    Hugs,
    Tatyana

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  14. I love the new fabric and thanks for sharing!

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  15. I love the heart pattern and maybe I'll make a big quit with many hearts to remind me of all the love in the world..
    Many greetings

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  16. Jan, thanks for a post from your heart! Love the pillow and Crossroads is just beautiful. Thank goodness it's Friday and we can sew all weekend! Hugs, Karen on Keuka

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  17. Of course the size of one's heart matters, both spiritually and physically. Your pillow is a good reminder and looks great in your fabric line.
    Thanks for the chance to win some.

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  18. Very cute heart block... and 6"?? WOW!
    My daughter has the biggest heart of anyone I know.....ever! She will go out of her way to do anything for her family and friends and even for those she doesn't know. When I grow up... I want to be just like her ❤

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  19. Your heart pillow is super cute!
    You don´t know when your heart will be touched.Sometimes a smile, a look, fills you up and open your heart.

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  20. Your new fabric line is beautiful. It would look nice in my stash Thanks!

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  21. I just *love* that little witch quilt!

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  22. First, I love your fabric line! Gorgeous! And the "Witch Is In" quilt is a must for my door! lol... I've always loved Halloween and I have a plaque that says that... now much have the quilt! Thanks for the chance to win your beautiful fabric.

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  23. Love your fabrics and patterns..thanks for taking part in the Moda Blog hop...

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  24. Your pillow is the perfect gift for my friend born on Valentines:). I don't think there is anything more open and giving and big than a grandchild's heart:)

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  25. "Our days are happier when we give people a bit of our heart rather than a piece of our mind". -unknown

    Got this quote from a blog from yesterday's blog hop and it is certainly fitting for your block!

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  26. My little grandson was born with a few holes in his heart, now they are fixed and I think he has the biggest heart in the world.

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  27. Last year I made a little Halloween quilt for my door, thanks for the idea to make seasonal pillows. I can't wait to start.

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  28. Your block reminds me of my favorite childhood Christmas book and show, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" and how the Grinch's heart grew that day. Thanks for a chance to win some of your beautiful fabric.

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  29. It is amazing and humbling to browse the internet, visit LQS, or guilds and see the unselfish sharing that goes on in the quilting community. Everything from ideas, free patterns, tutorials, quilts for someone who lost a dear loved one, quilts for our soldiers, and pillowcases for sick children and many other examples ~ yes, Quilters have Huge hearts.

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  30. Love the cross roads collection. Thanks for the opportunity to win. My dad has the biggest heart. He is generous to his family and friends. Unfortunately, he has aortic stenosis so his time with us is short, but we cherish every moment of our time together.

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  31. You can only tell the size of someones' heart when you are in real need then hopefully it will be bigger than ever with love and help. Thank you for a lovely heart design block and a great giveaway.
    ks(dot)eyles(at)yahoo(dot)co(dot)uk

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  32. Taking care of my "kids" (cats, dog rabbits and chickens) fills my heart daily! Such unconditional love! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  33. Love your block and the witch quilt!

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  34. Size of heart is size matter, thanks for pattern!

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  35. My heart is bursting with love for the Crossroads fabric...beautiful! ~*

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  36. When I think of hearts, I think of all of the wonderful ladies who I have met through groups and blogging. I have found the most wonderful friends with the biggest hearts, you included.

    Debbie

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  37. I love that heart pillow and know that I'd make it for my daughter!! Thank you for a wonderful giveaway. I love the fabrics!

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  38. Nice projects you showed! The size of the heart does matter! It's always nice to get or give a little stitching and quilting help from a good friend. When someone takes the time to help it makes all the difference! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  39. The first thing that comes to mind when the word "heart" is mentioned is my husband ... we've been together through life's journey and faced many things together. He IS my heart! Linda H

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  40. The physical size of a person's heart cannot limit the amount of love that can emanate from it!

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  41. Love the Spring has Sprung wall quilt. May have to make that one. Thanks for the give away.

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  42. This has been such a fun blog hop. I do appreciate all the talented designers that share their heart with us in blog land :-)

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  43. Love your fabrics. I haven't tried a dessert roll yet. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  44. Thanks for the great post and great prizes ... it would do my heart good to won (how's that?).

    Thanks for the chance!

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  45. Thanks for the beautiful fabric line and giveaway.

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  46. The pillow is a perfect pattern for the cute heart block.

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  47. I love heart, I think I will turn the pattern into small wall hanging. The fabric is beautiful as always, thanks for the drawing.

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  48. Now that fall is just around the corner thanks for the new project ideas and fabric woot woot. Thank you, what fun.

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  49. Wonderful bundles of fabric to give away!!!!

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  50. I have made several heart quilts but have never seen this block before I love it and can't wait to use it.

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  51. I love heart blocks. I have a whole bunch just waiting to be made into something. I am going to mate them with my 9 patch blocks from when I was president of my guild and make a love quilt.

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  52. It's not the size of the heart it's the love that's in it that really matters. Love your witch quilt, so very cute.

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  53. I love making wallhangings with small block patterns like the ones you have shared!!

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  54. I love your comment about the size of one's heart. It epitomizes my family and especially my mom and grandmother. For them it is(was) all about love and loyalty.

    I'm new to your site and love getting updates. Great patterns and fabric!

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  55. I love these fabrics, what fun it would be to play with them!

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  56. I adore your work! I saw you with Jenny of Missouri Star Quilts and watched your tutorial on hand applique (never my forte) but now I am inspired to add this technique to my "tool belt"...thanks for some great designs. Have a most blessed day! Debbie

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  57. I think of the size of my husband's heart. He works so hard to take care of his family. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  58. I LOVE the witch---and don't all with's have a heart? The good ones do ;) I really enjoyed cruising your site. Thank you!

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  59. Thanks for directions for the heart pillow! I can think of a few people in my life with big hearts that I can give this to! And thanks for the chance to win!

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  60. Luv your block. Just wish I were near Cameron to see your quilts!!! ...jmh

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  61. Beautiful! I heart your quilts! :)

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  62. Love the wall hanging the Witch is IN!!! Reminds me of the days when my Father would say he could tell what type of day I had by the way the door opened and closed!! LOVE The FALL pieces...Cindy

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  63. I think all quilters have huge hearts......always amazes me the amount of charity quilts our guild produces!! Love the fabric line...thank you for the chance to win!

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  64. It's neat how hearts of all sizes can hold so much love. I have been blessed by knowing so many folks with lot's of love.

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  65. I'm hoping to inherit a big heart from my mom who is always, always always doing things for other people.

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  66. I love your Witch Is In, I made one for myself, then had to make one for my daughter as well. Big hearts and open hearts, love in and love out.

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  67. what a great giveaway! To be sure my heart stays the "right size" I'm off for my morning workout! Then to the quilt cave!

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  68. Size matters in football. If the other team is huge the little guys might get creamed.

    In my opinion it's the same in quiliting, when a fabric pattern is huge, the little dainty (my fav's) seem to get creamed.

    Have a great day ladies!

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  69. Lovely fabric line. Love the heart of Moda for all the great givaways during this blog hop!

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  70. Thank you for the chance to win. The hearts are really cute. love the appliqué.

    Mary

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  71. Love the new Crossroads fabric. I've also watched your videos for the applique and they have very helpful. One of these days I'll slow down enough to get the hand of it!

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  72. I'm sticking with your opening statement- the size of your heart always matters!! (and gets bigger the more you give). Love the block, hearts go with everything!!
    On another note: I just finished my Primitive Gatherings quilt, I'm sure you remember that one!! It's not quilted yet, but it was a while in the making!

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  73. Love the pillow, many thanks for the block pattern.

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  74. like to use hearts all year round also. I made a wall hanging for Valentine's day using this block but your post has reminded me that the bookkeeper at our shop said she loves anything with hearts and no one ever gives her anything with them. I am going to take the time in the next couple of weeks and make her a small wall hanging with hearts.

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  75. Love your heart patterns. I've been wanting to make a scrappy heart quilt & this would be a great pattern for one. Thanks.

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  76. I definitely inherited my big heart from my father who did anything for someone in need. I've been really lucky that I've done well and try to give back as much as possible.

    Thanks for the chance to win!!

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  77. I love your heart pillow and your other patterns. You put a lot of HEART in your work.
    bettydrake1@gmail.com

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  78. Thanks so much for a wonderful giveaway!

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  79. Delightful pillow you made with your block! I've always loved hearts.

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  80. The witch is in Could be for us all at one time or another!

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  81. Its not the size of ones heart but the love that is inside of it..

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  82. I wish everyone could find it in their hearts to follow one of my favorite simple sayings...Kindness Matters. You never know when something as simple as a kind word or a smile can turn someone's bad day around. Thank you for a chance to win some of this beautiful fabric.

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  83. Thanks for the heart pattern. Love the "Witch is In"!! Thanks for the giveaway.

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  84. Thanks for the giveaway! I had to make a heart quilt square once it it keep coming out wonky. Kept trying to fix it until I decided the wonkyness gave it character!

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  85. Jan, I love your work and your blog. I have watched a few of your videos and they are great (you make everything look sooo easy). Thank you for the heart pattern. I think I will make a pillow for my best friend, she has a HUGE heart and I know would love this pillow. I love the little witch quilt, Halloween is a fave of mine and this is adorable. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  86. Love, love, love the CROSSROADS fabric....and that applique floral block is gorgeous. You have just added to the list of quilts I would LOVE to make. soardkgatfusedotnet

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  87. My heart is about to burst, hoping I win a precut!

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  88. All the blocks are wonderful! Thank you for the opportunity to win!

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  89. Since my daughter was born on Valentine's Day, hearts are special to us and play a big part of our lives on a daily basis. Your heart and talent are huge.

    Terry

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  90. Thanks for the cute heart pattern. You are correct, hearts never go out of style!

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  91. My heart is filled thanksgiving for a healthy new granddaughter. I love all my grand kids! Thanks for the opportunity too!

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  92. Thanks you for this great opportunity! I know exactly what I would do if I were to win -- create a gift from the heart!

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  93. People tell me I have a big heart--I adore making baby quits for others. My heart is full because I'm having another baby myself soon, and my heart is hoping I will go full term with this one!
    Heart blocks are fun--I finished a Valentine round robin this year, and it was fun doing all sorts of heart-themed blocks.

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  94. I love the heart block! Thanks! I also love the Crossroads fabric and would be so happy to win some.
    Lola in NW MN

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  95. Quilter's have the most generous and loving hearts!

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  96. You have a big heart to give away all this beautiful fabric. I'm looking forward to seeing the circle tutorial. Thanks.

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  97. I think having a big heart is a very attractive quality. That, and having a sense of humor! I would absolutely LOVE to win this beautiful fabric! Thanks for the chance :)

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  98. I find most quilters and all bloggers have huge hearts!! Thanks for the chance to win this gorgeous fabric!! Sorry...I didn't mean to drool on it!:o}}
    Paulette

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  99. Love your witch wallhanging - ok I know that's not the size block but it's darn cute! Whenever I hear people talk about the size of someone's heart I think of the Grinch and how his heart was "three sizes too small".

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  100. My heart is filled with love for my 4 grandchildren.

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  101. ik hou van de stoffen en patronen

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  102. Sometimes we need to just look and be patient - most people have HUGE hearts - some are just alittle reluctant to show it! Have faith in all!

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  103. Thanks for the free pattern. Love the heart pillow! Can't wait to try it. Would love to win this fabric!

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  104. my heart is full of gratitude for where I am in my life right now (although I would LOVE a little more sewing time!) Thanks for a chance to win - laurie

    llsbaskets at comcast dot net

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  105. I cant wait to make some hearts...and the witch is in? Love. It. Thanks Jan!

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  106. Thank you Jan for a quick and easy way to say "LOVE" in fabric!

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  107. Love everything with hearts...so thanks for the great pattern! And thanks for the giveaway ....Crossroads is beautiful!

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  108. My sister has a big heart, she reminds me so of my mom.

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  109. The best thing about hearts is they can always expand to love a bit more.

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  110. A heart is Love ....

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  111. thank you much for the pattern and the giveaway. I Heart You

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  112. Love your block and pillow!! The size of a heart matters when it is full of love for others and to bring enjoyment to others through doing what you love to do most... sew and create!

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  113. Your heart grows bigger each time you love someone. It creates more love! Cute pillow. Thanks.

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  114. You can usually how big a persons heart is by how generous and giving they are babscorbitt@ gmail dot com

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  115. Home is where the heart is. I think I'll make your pillow with this phrase embroidered in the middle heart:-)
    hildy(at)ebertzeder(dot)de

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  116. Love your heart block and the fabric in your giveaway is to die for. Thanks so much for the chance to win some.

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  117. Your applique tuturials look great! Thanks for having a big heart and sharing!

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  118. I love your "The Witch is In" quilt. Your new fabric collection is wonderful.

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  119. Yes, the size of one's heart does matter! It is so important to have a kind and generous heart. Since entering the quilting world about two years ago, I have found quilters to have very large hearts!!

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  120. Since my DH puts up with fabric and quilting projects all over our house, I gotta give him credit for a big heart. He rarely complains about the mess,

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  121. Thank you for sharing - the quilting community has such a big heart!

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  122. My son has the biggest heart. When you look at him he is straightfaced, but he carries the biggest heart Ive ever known.

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  123. I've recently discovered your applique tutorials and I LOVE THEM!!!

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  124. would love to play with some crossroads - thanks for the great pattern!

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  125. Thank you so much for this block, I 'll use it for a pillow on one of my two comfy chairs (or maybe even both) :-))
    A heart is never too full to love more people!
    Thank you for a chance to win! Have a great weekend,
    Dutch greetings
    Dea

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  126. I think as we get older our hearts get bigger to embrace our kids & grandkids and their mates.

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  127. HELLO,I think all of living is a matter of the Heart!
    Thanks for sharing!

    msstitcher1948@yahoo.com

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  128. I have 4 Grands and I am never prepared for how much my heart can swell with the love I feel for these short people!

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  129. I loved the tutorial for applique, Jan. And I love the fabrics in Crossroads. The video of Schoolhouse at Market was fun to watch and I learned a bit of history of Cameron, MO. St. Louis is my hometown. Thanks for the chance to win some of your new fabric line! clara-chandler@att.net

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  130. The size of the heart matters, but what is in your heart is of equal importance. May all our hearts be bulging with love!

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  131. I'd love to win that gorgeous fabric. Primitives are getting hard to find near where I live. And I enjoy watching your tutorials!

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  132. Love your designs, Jan. Size is important, and the size of quilters' hearts is huge! Some of the very best people I know.

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  133. That fabric is absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for the opportunity to win.

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  134. Your fabric is very pretty and thank you for sharing the pillow!
    Have a wonderful weekend,
    Tami

    tamiquilts(at)att(dot)net

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  135. Kindness and generosity I believe are related to the size
    of one's heart, and as quilters their's are xxxl. Thanks
    for sharing the pattern and for the chance to win.

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  136. I have found that quilters have big hearts. I've made more new friends through a shared quilting hobby than any other activity.

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  137. What a sweet design for a pilla or wall hanging! Yes having a big heart is wonderful but filling it with only love and goodness is just as important. A lesson my sweet Mama thought me! She always said let go of the bad and keep only the good! Mama was my 'heart hero'! That fabric is beautiful!
    Lola

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  138. I think the size of a quilters heart is amazing when sharing their love and talents when sharing their work with others. Nothing makes me happier than thinking of someone special while planning and making a quilt for them.

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  139. Your pillow turned out lovely! Thank you for sharing the pattern. I would agree with you that the size of the heart is what matters most. Especially filled with love.
    The fabrics are gorgeous! Thank you for the sweet giveaway! I'm a subscriber to your videos and have really enjoyed them. Thank you!

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  140. Quilters have big hearts..Look at how many quilts they make and give away to charities and friends and families. Love your blocks, thank you for sharing.

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  141. Love your fabrics in your give away. Pick me! Size only matters in the size of your heart.
    Barb betcrawford@verizon.net

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  142. I am always drawn to quilts with hearts on them, I just love them. Thanks for a chance to win in the giveaway.

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  143. Love hearts!!! Used to have my kitchen decorated with them:)

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  144. I too, have learned that quilters have big hearts. Got a wonderful care package recently after a quilter learned about my husband being out of work and his surgery to remove cancer of the kidney. It touched my heart to realize that people care, even if they don't know you...wow! She had recently dealt with the same cancer in her hubby, so knew first-hand where I was coming from.
    I like your pillow and block. Those fabrics are lovely and whomever wins them is going to be so happy.

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  145. When someone talks about the size of one's heart I always thing of the Grinch ;o) How he was able to have his heart grow because of the love of others. I have know a few Grinch's...not wanting to talk to others, always thinking of themselves. The can change with random acts of kindness that they don't expect!

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  146. The online quilting community is so generous and big-hearted. On almost a daily basis I see quilters sharing tips and patterns, donating quilts and other sewn objects and generally helping others. It is inspiring!

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  147. I thought about The Grinch, too, and how his heart grew when he learned to love others. Your pillow is cute, thank you for the instructions.

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  148. I think the size of one's heart is what matters the most too. People like yourself, opening up their lives and loves to strangers in an attempt to close the gap that tends to separate us all. With you sharing your talents and creativity, it means so much in that it inspires people like myself to want to do better and to just do! I really appreciate the opportunity to see your talents and creativity in motion and I look forward to reading your blog in the future - thank you so much! Happy Quilting!

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  149. I think the Crossroads collection is just beautiful--my colors! Would love to win it!

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  150. The Crossroads fabric is stunning and would make a beautiful quilt!

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  151. The size of your heart is the most important, but, one thing in which the size does matter is when you have hit two or three or more quilt stores looking for more of a certain fabric to finish your quilt, you finally find it, and it is a few inches short of what you need, and this is the last store in your 50 mile area that has it. You could order more online, but you only need a few more inches and they want to charge you $10 shipping on a half yard or less of fabric! Arrrh!

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  152. My mom has the biggest heart I know and unfortunately at this time it's not been working so well. But heart does matter.

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  153. I think quilters all have very big hearts. Most are very willing to share information and tips, and have great give aways :) thanks for the chance.

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  154. ldylatuna said...
    I love Crossroads. About size of heart...so deceptive...you can have this huge burley, tough-skinned guy who looks a little intimidating with a heart of gold and as big as NYC. Or you have this tiny 6-yr old boy, a 6-yr old heart that raises thousands of dollars for children cancer patients. How is that possible? I try to not judge someone's outer façade but to give them the benefit of the doubt. For they may have a generous heart that will be called upon someday. Love, Mary ldylatuna@att.net

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  155. I agree with BarefootT all quilters have big hearts.....great giveaway...and I love your heart pillow....

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  156. We do seem to be all big hearted, I also agree. I've never met a quilter who wasn't! Love your designs and thank you for sharing.
    Ellen

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  157. I think quilters are very generous people by nature so we must be big hearted.

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  158. I am always amazed at the size of the hearts of quilters and bloggers - they are so quick to spread the word and participate in block/quilts when there has been a need due to disaster or illness or special needs.

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  159. Quilters are amazingly generous people. Every time there's a disaster or other need, large or small, i see a call go out for quilts. Maybe a person can only give a small quilt, but it can help in a BIG way. I think if every person focused on helping out in some small way, we could change the world in a BIG way.

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  160. My mother has one of the biggest hearts I've ever known. She is always giving to others and never wants or expects anything in return. Thank you for sharing! anglanouette at gmail dot com

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  161. I think all the quilters I know have big hearts. They are always giving to people in many ways.

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  162. Most of my quilting and teaching friends have generous hearts.

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  163. A friend that sends flowers when I'm having a bad day. Thanks for the chance.

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  164. I agree. Quilters as a rule have big hearts. It's a wonderful thing.

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  165. I agree - It's the size of the heart!
    What a cute pillow! Oh to have some of your beautiful fabric to make one. Thanks for the opportunity

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  166. I think so too, it is the size of your heart that matters and I think mine grows as I quilt for family and friends.

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  167. Another great line of fabric that it would be great to win some precuts of.

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  168. Quilting for me is all about the heart. All but one of the quilts I have made have been for people I love.

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  169. Love the name of this fabric line. I remember being amazed that the generous nature (big heart) of quilt teachers when I was a beginning quilter. They were inspirational. I wanted to be just like them:) Have an awesome weekend!

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  170. I try to put my heart and soul into every quilt I make. It's the reason why I quilt.

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  171. Love love love the crossroads fabric!!

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  172. What beautiful fabric! I also use hearts everywhere all year long...that pillow is calling out to me...

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  173. Beautiful fabrics! The heart has the capability to expand and never become full. It always has room for more love and caring..

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  174. Love your fabrics, and that pillow is just darling! All this talk of hearts and sizes makes me think of my favorite Christmas character, the Grinch, whose "small heart grew three sizes that day". Your fabric would be great in some Christmas gifts!

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  175. I love those fabrics. Regarding the size of someone's heart I think of the line from the Grinch where "his heart grew three sizes that day..." it's so sweet.

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  176. Thank you for your big heart and generous giveaway!

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  177. Love your fabrics. Quilters have big hearts and generous with one another. Thanks. Lana

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  178. Crossroads line is beautiful. thanks for opportunity! Love the witch wallhanging!!!!!

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  179. love the fabrics. I know one thing, quilters have big hearts. I am in a guild and we make lots of charity quilts. thanks for the giveaway.

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  180. Thank you for the big heart pillow.

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  181. Hearts make great quilts, or pillows. The heart is a muscle - so it grows and becomes stronger with exercise. We'd all do well to remember that.

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  182. Oh how special! You are so right, hearts should be out all year round! I love your "witch" , she is hillarioussly funny....love love love it! Thanks for the chance!

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  183. My son has the biggest heart of anyone I know. He has had to help take care of my since he was 12 & now that he lives away from home, he still manages to let me know how much he loves me & does all he can for me. He even planned a surprise birthday party for me last weekend. Love my son. Gorgeous fabric!

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  184. My daughter has one of the biggest hearts of anyone I know. She is one of the most giving, patient Mom and wife. I am proud to call her my daughter.

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  185. My sweet 5 yr old grandson is the tenderheart in our family.

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  186. The most kind and loving heart I'd have to say goes to Jesus and in second place is my wonderful husband. Thanks for the opportunity to win, and I love your site! Glad the size matters blog introduced me to you!!!!

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  187. I would say my own heart that grows larger all the time with love for my family. I have two preschoolers and four older children, 2 being seniors in high school and 2 having graduated college. Its amazing the things children do to amaze you from preschool to the eve of a new marriage.

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  188. Love these fabrics and the heart pillow. Thanks for the pattern and for sharing your
    love of quilting with all of your fans.

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  189. my special friend who is a second mom. she is always there for me and everyone. she is amazing!

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  190. Crossroads is beautiful. My heart would be jumping for joy if I would be so lucky to win.

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  191. I have been married for 35 years to a man with the biggest heart ever.

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  192. I love the heart pillow. I've always liked anything made with hearts. My daughter is an art teacher to 600 first and second graders and she has the biggest heart of anyone I know. Those kids are lucky to have her for a teacher.

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  193. I always think first of what I can make for those that I love. So I sew from the heart.

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  194. My 7 year old son made my heart sing this morning when he told me that he wanted to marry me when he grew up :0)) Thank you for your lovely fabrics, thoses pre-cuts are gorgeous!

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