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Oct
16
The winner!
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The winner of this month’s prize, according to random.org, is #3, Sharon! Congratulations Sharon.
Thank you so much to all of you who commented. We’ll be doing this once a month so stay tuned.
Yes, Dee, Willie’s in the book, thanks for asking!
Until next time,
Kay
By Kay Mackenzie
Oct
12
Monthly prize drawings
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To freshen things up, I’m changing the way that the monthly prizes are awarded. From now on, I’ll put up a post about the prize first and choose a random winner from those who leave comments!
First up is a copy of my new book Easy Appliqué Blocks: 50 Designs in 5 Sizes, generously provided [...]
Jun
19
A peaceable kingdom
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Donna Curtis, who has many of my books, sent me this note and photo:
“I am a big fan of all things Quilt Puppy! Our small quilting group in Spicewood, Texas, is making a quilt to be raffled for the Highland Lakes Animal Shelter this summer. The center square is the icon for the shelter. [...]
Apr
28
Pineapple Welcome Banner
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During the recent Easy Appliqué Blocks Book-A-Around, Sarah Vanderburgh of Espanola, Ontario, Canada, won a copy on Day 4. I sent her the book right away, and it wasn’t long before I heard back from Sarah. “The book is truly inspirational! You have a pattern idea for a welcome banner that I will definitely be [...]
Mar
25
Book-A-Round starts Friday
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Starting this Friday, we’re going on a virtual book tour! No ticket required… we’re zooming through the blogosphere to tour ten blogs in ten days from the comfort of your own home. Don’t dress up… these tour stops are suitable for pajama attire!
The first day of the tour is Friday, March 27. Start over at [...]
Mar
10
Do the happy dance with me! Today’s the official publication date of my new book from That Patchwork Place, Easy Appliqué Blocks: 50 Designs in 5 Sizes!
I’m so proud of this gorgeous book, which features a library of easy-to-sew blocks in thumbnail format. Flip through the book, choose your design, then stick the companion CD [...]
Feb
26
A quilt show weekend
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Last weekend was my home guild’s quilt show, The Pajaro Valley Quilt Association’s 31st annual. I look forward to this so much every year… it seems like I have a smile on my face all weekend! It’s a chance to give greetings and hugs to friends and acquaintances and to show off all of my [...]
Dec
4
My new book cover is ready!
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Golly, is it possible that I’ve failed to mentioned here that I have a new book coming out in March from that Patchwork Place! I don’t see how I missed it, since I’ve been working on it for a year and I’m so excited! Here’s the cover.
And here’s the blurb from the back:
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Here’s a jam-packed [...]