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Thursday, 7 November 2013

"For the Boys" blog hop & GIVEAWAY

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**GIVEAWAY CLOSED**

One of my favourite blogging "Amy's" is our cheerleader for the "For the Boys Blog Hop" - she is Amy of Sew Incredibly Crazy and along with Mdm Samm they are hosting this fun "For the Boys" blog hop!  Thanks ladies!  I couldn't resist participating because blog hops are a fabulous way to meet new people and get great ideas for more projects to add to my 'to-do' list!   Be sure to visit all of the lovely people on this hop today too:

November 7th
Amy's Crafty Shenanigans - you are here!

What did I make?  I made a fun shaggy edge (or rag or frayed edge) quilt!  The fabric that gave me the initial colour scheme was 'Backyard Baby'.  I then added some Pearl bracelets, Kona solids, chevrons, some turtles, bears and a few orange and grey fabrics to make an I-Spy style quilt. 

This quilt was a commission from a work colleague for her grandson

There are foxes, snakes, bugs in jars, woodpeckers, snails, turtles, cars and many more creatures and critters to find!  This quilt is between a cot and baby size quilt and will make a great play mat too!  I love making these quilts - they are quite time consuming but the finished effect is great!  I have a plaid one that I have on my bed all the time and it is one of my favourites!  This style of quilt washes up really well too.  This one has been washed three times (in a pillow case to prevent the threads clogging my machine) and dried in the tumble dryer three times to fray-up the edges.  It will only get better and better each time it is washed.  

How did I make it?  I made each square 5" and placed a 4" piece of wadding between two of the 5" squares and sewed an X across corner to corner.  Each square sandwich has the same fabric on top and on the bottom so the design on the back of the quilt is the same as the front. This just makes it easier to decide layout!

The back view

These quilts are so versatile to make.  You can decide on any square size and even use up scraps of wadding that are left over from other projects.  Charm packs are great to use - and would save you cutting all those squares! 

All the sandwiches ready to be sewn into rows!

My way of saying THANK YOU to you for stopping by today is to hold a giveaway!  I am giving away some fun Christmas fabric scraps to one of my followers (link to Bloglovin' and GFC on the right hand side) anywhere in the world.  One entry per follower - just leave any old comment plus a way for me to contact you if you are a no-reply person!  I will draw the winner on November 15th, 2013 by RNG or similar and will email the winner.  I will be adding a surprise or two to the parcel as well! 

Approximately 2 fq's worth of scraps and I will throw in a surprise or two as well!

I hope you enjoy the rest of the "For the Boys" blog hop and good luck!! 

****GIVEAWAY CLOSED****

Congrats to winner:  Rhonda D.

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Linking to She Can Quilt for the 4th Quarter FAL  
 
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108 comments:

  1. Hilary7 November 2013 at 01:13

    Super cute quilt!

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  2. Betsy7 November 2013 at 01:44

    Your quilt is adorable. It is always tough to create for men and boys. I am working on a charm quilt so the scraps will come in handy. Thanks for the chance.

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  3. Tammy7 November 2013 at 01:58

    Great quilt. I have never made one of these frayed edge quilts before. Perfect for boys.

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  4. evelyn7 November 2013 at 03:33

    I love I spy quilts, yours is sew cute. Good idea to put it in a pillowcase to wash. Great job.

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  5. Amy7 November 2013 at 05:28

    Love your color selection! It is a such a cute quilt. Great work!!!

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  6. Carla7 November 2013 at 05:35

    I love making these and your colors are so fun. Thanks for sharing your creativity. Very nice!

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  7. Heidi7 November 2013 at 06:08

    Amy, this is a great finish - love the colors! Never thought to wash a rag quilt in a pillowcase, nice tip:-)

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  8. Baa. xxx7 November 2013 at 06:35

    Great quilt, Miss H is making a rag quilt with old jeans- but yours is very pretty.

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  9. Vroomans' Quilts7 November 2013 at 06:55

    I've never made a rag quilt, but this looks so cozy.

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  10. gilly7 November 2013 at 07:22

    Great quilt, just perfect for a boy! Haven't made one of these yet, but it's on my list - love the look of it so thanks for the know-how.
    Xx

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  11. Shanna7 November 2013 at 07:37

    I really love your fabric choices, great colors! I had to look up the bloglovin thing ( have been away from blogging for a couple months) thanks for pointing me in the right direction for that!

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  12. Pam @Threading My Way7 November 2013 at 08:24

    Thanks for explaining to a non-quilter like me, how to make a rag quilt.I didn't realise the wadding needed to be smaller than the squares. The colours you have used work so well together. A great quilt!!!

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  13. Pam7 November 2013 at 08:27

    I have never made a frayed edge quilt, but I am in love with scraps, so fingers crossed. I follow with GFC.

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  14. Britt-Inger7 November 2013 at 08:34

    Your rag quilt is so lovely in bright and cheery fabrics. Thanks for sharing your creativity and being part of this hop.

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  15. MalinisQuilts7 November 2013 at 09:38

    This is just wonderful. great colors.

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  16. charlotte7 November 2013 at 09:56

    What a cute quilt. I have always wanted to make one of those. Now I know how. Thanks, Amy! You did a great job.

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  17. SewLittleToSay7 November 2013 at 10:05

    What a great idea to use scraps of wadding. (Follow with BlogLovin)

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  18. Gina S7 November 2013 at 10:24

    Love this idea for a boys quilt. Scrappy like boys are.

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  19. Debby7 November 2013 at 11:09

    Great rag quilt. I made one (maybe two) and all I remember is cutting, cutting, cutting! But we still have the quilt and it's our favorite soft couch quilt (made of flannels). Yours is very masculine, indeed. Thanks for herding all us into line for the Hop!

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  20. Lisa England7 November 2013 at 11:18

    Love your quilt -- so bright and cheerful!

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  21. JoyceLM7 November 2013 at 11:44

    Great quilt - I plan to make a rag quilt one day soon. Thanks for sharing & thanks for the chance to win. I'm a Bloglovin' follower.

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  22. Lorna McMahon7 November 2013 at 11:55

    Your rag quilt is sweet and looks very cuddly! Great job!

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  23. Elizabeth Coughlin7 November 2013 at 11:56

    Love the quilt, it's really sweet!

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  24. Sparky7 November 2013 at 12:00

    Ohhh Boy, what a warm cuddly quilt….and saw those turtles…so darn cute

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  25. Thearica7 November 2013 at 12:01

    Your quilt is too cute.

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  26. Gill7 November 2013 at 12:06

    What a great quilt!
    Thanks for sharing!

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  27. StitchinByTheLake7 November 2013 at 12:09

    Some lucky little one is going to love this quilt! blessings, marlene

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  28. Leanne Parsons7 November 2013 at 12:17

    What a sweet quilt! I've never made a rag quilt, but they look so nice I may have to give it a try. I love Christmas scraps, so thanks for the giveaway! I'm a new follower on Bloglovin.

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  29. Marjorie's Busy Corner7 November 2013 at 12:24

    You can't beat a rag quilt!! love yours...the fabrics are great. Thank you for the giveaway. I follow via GFC

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  30. Jeneta7 November 2013 at 12:25

    Great idea to wash the quilt in a pillowcase!

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  31. JillB7 November 2013 at 12:28

    Darling quilt - it looks so snuggly!!
    Thanks for the giveaway - LOVE those scraps!!

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  32. Vickie7 November 2013 at 12:46

    Those kind quilts are so snuggly. I've never made one ,but I intend to one day.

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  33. Just Quilt It7 November 2013 at 12:53

    I love your quilt! This has become a favorite pattern of mine--I have made several for baby gifts and will be showing mine on the last day of the hop. I basically made mine the same way except I don't use any batting in mine, and it still is very warm with 2 layers of fleece. I've used all sizes of blocks. Great job. Some little boy is going to be very happy!

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  34. Dorian7 November 2013 at 12:57

    What a cozy, soft, fun quilt. Great job!

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  35. Margaret7 November 2013 at 13:05

    I love raggie quilts. Yours is very cute.

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  36. Patty Howe7 November 2013 at 13:08

    Thank you for showing your quilt and how to make it. Maybe I can finally get a quilt done for my new grandson. And thanks for the giveaway. I am a new bloglovin follower.
    carrotcakeks@gmail,com

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  37. Beth7 November 2013 at 13:13

    My husband loves rag quilts made out of flannel. He sleeps under two all winter! I follow you on bloglovin.

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  38. Renea7 November 2013 at 13:21

    I have made many of these quilts. Love the feel of them as they get softer with each washing. Thanks for sharing and for the giveaway.

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  39. Leah7 November 2013 at 13:24

    Great rag quilt. Love those colors!

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  40. Unknown7 November 2013 at 13:25

    The quilt is eco friendly...so green and lovely. Thanks for the gorgeous giveaway.

    Usha
    Usharaneem@yahoo.com

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  41. Unknown7 November 2013 at 13:26

    The quilt is eco friendly...so green and lovely. Thanks for the gorgeous giveaway.

    Usha
    Usharaneem@yahoo.com

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  42. Timtirim7 November 2013 at 13:28

    I saw a similar quilt in a magazin, with these frayed edges. Is it enough to makeit from "normal" patchwork fabric, is it frayed enough? I've heard it is better tio use flannel fabric. What do you think? I would like to do my version for myself :) Thanks for the chance to win, I also need some Christmas scraps.
    timea.greman@gmail.com

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  43. Jane's Quilting7 November 2013 at 13:41

    Your rag quilt is adorable! I like the fabrics you chase...deffinately boys.

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  44. krislovesfabric7 November 2013 at 13:42

    Your quilt looks co cuddly!

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  45. Carol Swift7 November 2013 at 13:49

    Your rag quilt is just too cute! They are a lot of work to make, but the one I have is among my favorites.

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  46. Loves to Quilt7 November 2013 at 13:50

    Love your quilt, especially the fabric! Perfect for a little boy!

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  47. Kathy H7 November 2013 at 13:57

    I love those quilts. My friends and I made them for our kids to go to college. They were one of the first quilts I made. Still have them, the flannel ones get softer and softer all the time. I am a happy follower on google friends.

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  48. Unknown7 November 2013 at 13:58

    I love rag quilts-they are so warm and cuddly...and what a good idea to wash it in a pillowcase...! Great job!

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  49. Calicojoan7 November 2013 at 14:04

    Nothing is more comfy than a scrappy
    raggy quilt!

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  50. Rhonda D.7 November 2013 at 14:38

    Love your rag quilt! Any kind of scraps are always welcome! Thanks
    for the chance to win!

    wigglypup2(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  51. Cindy7 November 2013 at 14:41

    My husband loves to make rag quilts, and I love Christmas fabric scraps! Thanks for the giveaway.

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  52. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon Studio7 November 2013 at 14:43

    Those raggedy quilts are so cozy! Great fabrics!

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  53. Joyce Carter7 November 2013 at 14:43

    I really love your quilt. But I wish I had seen it sooner.LOL I have just finished making some "I Spy" quilts for charity and had a hard time coming up with a new idea for making them. Yours is perfect. I will save this one for next time. Great job. Thank you for sharing.(Follow through GFC/Bloglovin)

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  54. Tinliz7 November 2013 at 14:47

    What a cool way to do an I spy. My grandson (now 21) would have loved one of these when he was a little kid. He had a fascination with fringe. He would grab a terry kitchen towel with fringe from the drawer if he forgot his beloved blankie.

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  55. Patti7 November 2013 at 15:03

    What a perfect little boy quilt! I think you've inspired me to make a new quilt for my grandson! Thanks.

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  56. Tiffany7 November 2013 at 15:03

    I love making rag quilts! That's what got me started on this whole adventure in the first place. I should make another one...
    P.s. I LOVE those Christmas scraps! They would go perfectly with the quilt I want to make.

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  57. Turid7 November 2013 at 15:22

    Your rag quilt is great. I love "I spy" quilts.

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  58. Lorene Holbrook7 November 2013 at 15:25

    love raggedy quilts. love your color choices

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  59. Kay7 November 2013 at 15:33

    Lovely quilt, I am looking forward to trying one of these one day as they always look so effective. Thanks for a fun giveaway too. I already follow with GFC.
    ks(dot)eyles(at)yahoo(dot)co(dot)uk

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  60. Unknown7 November 2013 at 15:52

    Love Christmas material, but of course Christmas is my favorite time of year

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  61. Terry@ a quilting blog7 November 2013 at 16:35

    What an adorable rag quilt…love the fabrics you chose! Thanks for the sweet giveaway :)

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  62. Sheila7 November 2013 at 16:47

    Really great quilt, it looks so cosy . Thanks for the chance to win your scraps , I love scraps!!

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  63. Indianna7 November 2013 at 16:50

    Great quilt...I love the I spy element too.

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  64. Anonymous7 November 2013 at 17:14

    I signed up to follow you by email. I think your quilt is cute.

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  65. barb7 November 2013 at 17:47

    I follow you in bloglovin and email. This quilt is so easy. Thank you for some great ideas babscorbitt at gmail dot com

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  66. Bonnie7 November 2013 at 17:50

    The quilt is really cute. I have one on my to do list. I would love to have your scraps. It is so much fun to play with someone else's fabric scraps.

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  67. tink's mom7 November 2013 at 18:12

    I have made several of these quilts. You did a great job with turning it into an ISPY version. Your friends grandson will love it.

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  68. Angie7 November 2013 at 18:27

    I love that raggy quilt!!! The colors are perfect together, and rag quilts are just so snuggly. :) I am a follower on Bloglovin.

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  69. Quilting Tangent7 November 2013 at 18:47

    Nice frayed edged quilt. Follow on bloglovin.

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  70. Mara7 November 2013 at 19:05

    this is a great I-spy quilt, so fun.

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  71. Michelle7 November 2013 at 19:13

    Rag quilts are so fun. Great job, thanks for sharing.

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  72. Chiska7 November 2013 at 19:29

    What a great quilt! I love scraps, especially Christmas ones! :) Thanks for the chance!

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  73. Createology7 November 2013 at 20:06

    For the Boys is really fun and your quilt is uber cute. Thanks for hopping. Creative Blissful Stitching...

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  74. Jackie7 November 2013 at 20:48

    Love the quilt - I remember making one like it for my son many moons ago - need to do this again. Thanks for the memories!

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  75. Vicki H7 November 2013 at 21:42

    Rag quilts are so snuggly. I love scraps, thanks for the chance.

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  76. Merrilee Rogotzke7 November 2013 at 21:59

    Love your "shaggy" quilt and the prints you used.

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  77. LJ7 November 2013 at 22:41

    A rag quilt is a great idea for 'the boys'. I love that you did creatures and made it into a I Spy Quilt, too.

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  78. linny7 November 2013 at 22:54

    I've made several rag quilts & always love how they turn out. It's a great idea for a boy. Love those fabric scraps too.
    lyn.robyn.smith@gmail.com

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  79. Anonymous7 November 2013 at 23:10

    HI, SUCH A CUTE QUILT!
    LOVE THESE YUMMY'S!
    THANKS FOR SHARING!

    msstitcher1948@yahoo.com

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  80. gpc7 November 2013 at 23:32

    I love your quilt! I really need to try one of these! :)

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  81. CeLynn7 November 2013 at 23:37

    Although this type of quilt is time consuming,I really like them. Yours is no exception,love it,as will the recipient.

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  82. maggie8 November 2013 at 00:16

    I think that your Grandson will love the quilt. It looks so cozy.
    cheers
    maggie

    maggiemine42@gmail.com

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  83. Bobbie8 November 2013 at 00:41

    Love raggy quilts! The colors are great in yours, great job

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  84. Linda C8 November 2013 at 00:43

    What fun fabric you included in your raggy quilt. Well done!

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  85. Joanne8 November 2013 at 00:46

    This is really fun looking! I love making rag quilts and love to see the recipient snuggled up in them. Thanks for sharing your creation today!

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  86. Rina Mason8 November 2013 at 02:22

    What a cute little boys quilt! Love the bright colors and the shaggy edges. Looks like it goes together fast. Thanks for sharing!

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  87. barbara woods8 November 2013 at 02:42

    Love those quilts, keep thinking about making one, thanks

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  88. sandra8 November 2013 at 02:46

    Lovely job I love the rag quilts I did one for a friend and she loves it and says it so warm and cuddly .

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  89. Michele T8 November 2013 at 02:47

    Love all the colour!!! Very cheerful and fun - thanks for sharing in the hop!! I am following you via Bloglovin' - thanks!!

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  90. Bonnie Pfrimmer8 November 2013 at 04:06

    Aww...I like that fabric. My grandson loves insects and snakes, He would love something like this. I am going to have to look for this fabric. Thank you for sharing.

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  91. Quilt n Queen8 November 2013 at 04:21

    Adorable quilt Amy...love the colors and rag quilts are so much fun to make. Thanks for the inspiration...it has been a long time since I've made a rag quilt. I'm a GFC follower and Bloglovin. Happy stitching, Pauline

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  92. Gloria8 November 2013 at 04:33

    Your quilt is very appealing and some little boy will love it.

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  93. Kirsten8 November 2013 at 05:14

    Your raggy quilt is lovely - such fun boyish prints and colours!

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  94. the running hare8 November 2013 at 07:22

    Oh no! Another type of quilt to try. Yours is lovely, great colours for a boy ;0)

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  95. Catrin Lewis8 November 2013 at 07:33

    I've never seen a quilt like this before - what a great idea for using up scraps of wadding!

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  96. Sarah Lou8 November 2013 at 13:10

    I love these quilts, I'm sure I started following you after the last one! Thanks for the pointer to the rest of the blog hop, I'm looking for more inspiration for the little man

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  97. Robin8 November 2013 at 13:42

    That's a great rag quilt! I started a Christmas one about three years ago and never finished it. Now I have the inspiration to get it back out again!! Great job!

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  98. Courtneysews8 November 2013 at 19:02

    Love the quilt. thanks for sharing your scraps!!!

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  99. mammafairy8 November 2013 at 20:49

    Definitely a follower!
    Lovely quilt and so simple--in theory!

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  100. Lana8 November 2013 at 22:39

    I love how soft rag quilts are!!! You made a great quilt!!

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  101. Lisa8 November 2013 at 23:59

    What a wonderful quilt! I love scraps!

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  102. Scrapbook-ChickADoodle9 November 2013 at 01:16

    Terrific quilt! Love the fabric choices. Thanks for sharing and the chance to win.
    I am a follower :-)

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  103. Barbara O.9 November 2013 at 09:54

    I love the look of these rag quilts, is there a good tutorial for them somewhere?
    Other people's scraps are thrilling, thanks for the chance!

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  104. Kristen King9 November 2013 at 15:25

    Love your quilt. I've always wanted to make a frayed edge quilt but have never done it, I think I might just have to give it a try! :)

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  105. DeborahGun10 November 2013 at 08:35

    gorgeous quilt amy - I love your fabric choices especially.

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  106. Jenne10 November 2013 at 13:15

    So cute quilt! And an amazing giveaway :)
    mmyheartishere@gmail.com

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  107. Bente-I like to QuiltBlog12 November 2013 at 08:19

    That is a great quilt, and it reminds me, that I want to sew a ragtime quilt too. Great work!
    Thanks for the chance to win, I do follow, GFC and Bloglovin.
    Bente

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  108. Linda12 November 2013 at 15:04

    (I"m just now catching up on this hop.) Your quilt is beautiful! I love the colors! I've made one of these quilts in the past for my grandson, but this inspires me to make another. Great job!

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