Friday, 14 March 2014

Great Granny Squared Book Giveaway!

Friday, 14 March 2014
Lori Holt's latest book offering is the fabulous Great Granny Squared book, published by Sew Emma as part of the Fat Quarter shop. I was lucky enough to receive two copies, one for me and one for a lucky reader! I received it at the weekend so I've had some time to page through the quilty eye candy. Would you like to see more? …

I think it's safe to say, I love granny square quilts! So I knew Great Granny Squared would be just my cup of tea. The first big sized quilt I made was a granny square design, so I will definitely be making one of Lori's cute projects from the book. I loved the navy (my fav quilty colour of the moment) 'Bonus Quilt' so much I just had to test out a block to share with you all ;-) 

I loved reading about the 'great granny' name too. The baby, the mama, the granny and the great granny! So cute. I just love that. It's smaller than Lori's first book Quilty Fun, but packed with some great projects. It includes complete instructions for two quilts, a table runner, a pillow and two embroidery designs for use as quilt labels. So comparing the price tag of $13.95 for a multitude of projects versus a regular one-off quilt pattern at the same price it's really great value! And as always, Lori provides really clear instructions and diagrams to follow along. As well as the all important happy vintage photo's of Lori's colourful home dotted throughout the book! Coincidently, Lori's latest line of fabrics is called Vintage Happy! see what I did there ;-) Congratulations to Lori on another fantastic book! 

Ok so you all want a copy now, yes? Good. Here's how to enter:

1. Become a blog follower (if you aren't already) and leave a comment on this post.

2. For an additional entry you can re-post on Instagram with the #greatgrannysquaredgiveaway hashtag and tagging me @messyjesse1. Leave a comment to count additional entry.

[Competition closes 21/03/14, a winner will be announced here on the blog, so be sure to check back. Competition open worldwide]

Be social, please share! Best of luck folks! xo
COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED, THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO ENTERED

125 comments:

  1. zoe.m14 March, 2014

    I love quilting but have too rely on scrabbling from a friend for patterns as the books are too expensive too buy. Would love too win this one and develop my skills further.

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  2. Podunk Pretties14 March, 2014

    I love Lori's Quilty Fun book so I'm sure this one is a treat also. Thanks for the chance to win. I'm a follower!

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  3. Two Wednesdays14 March, 2014

    I'm a follower - what a great giveaway.

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  4. Aureas Kitchen14 March, 2014

    The book is in my wish list but have to wait some months. Thanks for this chance. I follow you on bloglovin, Fb and IG

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  5. Aureas Kitchen14 March, 2014

    I repost your IG picture. Thanks again

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  6. Jo14 March, 2014

    Ooh looks lovely. Always loved the look of granny quilts! But yet to try one. Would LOVE to win. Thanks for sharing! Already a follower! xx

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  7. Betsy14 March, 2014

    I already follow on bloglovin. I have followed Lori for years and I am proud if her success. Thank you for the chance

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  8. Egg's bits and bobbins14 March, 2014

    Thank you for a chance to get this book, it looks great, I'm a follower.
    Eggs xx

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  9. Lindaseaside14 March, 2014

    Would love this book to improve my skills! Thanks for the chance to win it! :-)

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  10. Fiona @ Poppy Makes14 March, 2014

    I really fancy this book and I'm already a follower. Thanks for the chance x

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  11. Kath Redfearn14 March, 2014

    Just become a follower! The book looks fabulous!

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  12. Whit14 March, 2014

    I LOVE Granny Squares...and would LOVE a copy of this gorgeous book even more!! Thanks! I already follow you!

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  13. pennydog14 March, 2014

    Already a follower!

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  14. Corinna Burrows14 March, 2014

    Hi Jessie,
    Thanks so much for offering such a lovely give away. The book is just my cup of tea too. I'll pop over to IG and repost there too. Thank youx

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  15. Cindy14 March, 2014

    I'm a follower! Looks like a great book!

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  16. Jess @ LifeintheWhiteHouse.com14 March, 2014

    I'm a follower via Feedly!

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  17. Kathi14 March, 2014

    Enjoy your blog...love the fabrics you pick for your quilts! I have been wanting this book ever since I first saw it. Thanks for the chance to win it!

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  18. Anonymous14 March, 2014

    Already a follower and love the look of this book!

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  19. Flowerstar14 March, 2014

    Oh, I love crocheting granny squares, too, so trying them out in a quilt surely would be fun! I'm a follower on Bloglovin :).

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  20. Beth14 March, 2014

    This book looks like a good one thanks for the chance.

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  21. Amy's Crafty Shenanigans14 March, 2014

    Fabulous looking book - my fingers and toes are crossed!!! I am a follower :)

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  22. Hannapat14 March, 2014

    Hello lovely, I have had my eye on this for a few weeks now and not sure how I source it in the UK anyway. I would be thrilled to bits to granny along with this gorgeous giveaway, so please add my name to your pretty list. I am already a follower and will go and instagram away when I finish typing. Warm wishes xoxo

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  23. Hannapat14 March, 2014

    PS also shared it on Twitter xoxo

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  24. Linda14 March, 2014

    I'm a new follower...

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  25. Michelle14 March, 2014

    Looks like a fab book x

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  26. Lururu14 March, 2014

    This looks like such a useful book! There is so much inspiration here 😃 I'm a follower 😃

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  27. Das mach ich nachts14 March, 2014

    would love to win! I am already a follower. Best Barbara

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  28. Emily14 March, 2014

    I love Granny Squares too. It's on my quilts to do list, this book would be awesome.

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  29. Rose Smith14 March, 2014

    This look like such a great book! I already follow your blog.

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  30. Gill14 March, 2014

    GFC follower!
    I loved Lori's first book so I'm sure this will be just as good!

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  31. Liz Rehrauer14 March, 2014

    I love your blog and read it daily through bloglovin. I follow you on Instagram but don't know how to repost there. Too bad. I've made some of Lori's gg squares already but not enough to put into a quilt yet.

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  32. Eva14 March, 2014

    Oh, this looks so cute! I'm a follower.

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  33. crazydazy14 March, 2014

    I'm a follower already and would like to be included for the chance to win the book

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  34. Unknown14 March, 2014

    I follow you here and on Instagram & I love it! I get inspired everyday!

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  35. Melissa Miller14 March, 2014

    I already follow your blog with bloglovin. The first quilt I made was granny squares.

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  36. Nelly Kelly14 March, 2014

    Thanks so much for this giveaway. I've not made a granny square quilt yet, but I love them, and Lori Holt is so inspiring! So is your blog, which is why I'm a follower, with Bloglovin!

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  37. Anonymous14 March, 2014

    I became a follower by email. I love granny squares! Thanks!

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  38. Tiffany14 March, 2014

    I follow via Bloglovin - pnksweethrt

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  39. barbara woods14 March, 2014

    love her patterns, thanks

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  40. Vicki H14 March, 2014

    New follower here. I love the granny square.

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  41. Tanya Quilts in CO14 March, 2014

    I signed up to follow via email. If I don't win your contest, the book is on my birthday list, but I don't really want to wait until June! Thanks.

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  42. WestCoastCinnamonGirl14 March, 2014

    Already a follower and love your blog - and quilts! Would love to win!

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  43. Karen Caves14 March, 2014

    Thanks for the opportunity....I'm a follower!

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  44. memmens14 March, 2014

    Ooo yes please, I love Lori's work, her fabrics are stunning and I'm sure the book wouldn't disappoint. thanks for the giveaway

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  45. memmens14 March, 2014

    I regrammed and should have mentioned above that I'm a blog follower - thanks

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  46. Missemor14 March, 2014

    Yes, please! I absolutely love your blog - I am a beginner quilter and I am so inspired by your blog - love your style so much! Count me in - that book looks lovely!

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  47. Missemor14 March, 2014

    ....and of course am a follower....!!

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  48. Nadra Ridgeway14 March, 2014

    Oh I'd love to win this book!!
    Thanks for the chance!
    Nadra

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  49. YVONNE CRAIG14 March, 2014

    I am a follower of yours. Love your blog and would love to win the book!

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  50. Monica14 March, 2014

    I'm a follower and a beginner quilter, would love another book for some inspiration :)

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  51. Donna McDermott14 March, 2014

    Like so many others, I have bought books and adore reading them but find that they are now just so expensive that I have to stick to what I have got or make my own up. Would love to win this book to add to my, admittedly, small collection.

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  52. Melanie Sim (Heart and Homemade)14 March, 2014

    Fantastic giveaway! I'm a follower on bloglovin. I'd love to win this book! I've been working on basic granny squares for the past weeks and would love some guidance on a few issues/questions I'm having.

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  53. jan14 March, 2014

    I am a fairly new follower via email -(gmanleyatgmaildotcom) and confession time, I have never made a granny square quilt block - plenty of crocheted granny squares but never a quilty one :O I love Lori's fabrics and patterns and would love to figure out how to make a sewn Granny Square. I do not have instagram though so only one entry. Thanks for the chance.
    xo jan@sewandsowfarm

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  54. Melanie Sim (Heart and Homemade)14 March, 2014

    I have also uploaded the photo to Instagram (hoping I did it right!).

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  55. Sharon Eshlaman14 March, 2014

    I follow on Bloglovin. Great prize - pick me, pick me :-)

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  56. Catherine14 March, 2014

    I am most definitely a follower! Great giveaway

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  57. Catherine14 March, 2014

    Shared on IG :-)

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  58. Lynne Tilley14 March, 2014

    I already follow you on my Feedly. I adore granny square quilts. Made one, and want to make another one in entirely different fabrics now.

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  59. Dianne W14 March, 2014

    I already receive your newsletter via email, I would love,love,love to win a copy of Lori's book!

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  60. Karen in Breezy Point14 March, 2014

    I'm already a follower. The book looks like a lot of fun--love Lori's designs!

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  61. Harrysmum14 March, 2014

    I'm a follower on Bloglovin' :-) Love Granny squares!

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  62. Rosa14 March, 2014

    I'm already a follower and haven´t made a granny square block.the book looks great!

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  63. Yvonne Abbott15 March, 2014

    I'm a follower! ;) love the granny square pattern, I think I need to order more Pam Kitty Picnic from you!

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  64. Kathy Davis15 March, 2014

    I follow on bloglovin.
    kdavis1@centurytel.net

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  65. Joan H.15 March, 2014

    I love granny square quilts. This book looks like a real winner. I follow on bloglovin.

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  66. Geni Pickens15 March, 2014

    Following on bloglovin.

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  67. Terry@ a quilting blog15 March, 2014

    I follow via email and would love to win this book..thanks for the chance :)

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  68. Annelies15 March, 2014

    I am a very joyous follower on bloglovin....good luck one and all!!! This book is SEW sweet!!!

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  69. Katharine15 March, 2014

    Would LOVE a copy of this book! Lori is so talented!! Thanks for the chance to win.. :)

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  71. AMM15 March, 2014

    I am a follower on Bloglovin' - this book would be a great addition to my quilting library.

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  72. sara15 March, 2014

    I am a follower of Your blog! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  73. SewMisadventurous15 March, 2014

    Hip, Hip, Hooray!! Finally a give-away that I can enter, (most of them seem to be in the US) I'm soooh glad I found your blog Jessy. I'd love to be accomplished enough to whip up a Double Irish Chain super quilt or your beautiful and inspiring feathery Christmas star, I'd love to be, but I'm not; but a granny square that I didn't have to crochet? that I think I could manage, I love looking at the way clever designers put blocks of fabric together to create magic. Thanks for hosting it.

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  74. Wife-made15 March, 2014

    Would love this book!

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  75. Ginette15 March, 2014

    I am a follower. I love Lori's Quilty Fun book and I just finished my first granny squares quilt! I would love to add this book to my library! Thanks for the opportunity!

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  76. Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek]15 March, 2014

    I follow via Bloglovin

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  77. Hannlib15 March, 2014

    I follow you on blog lovin. Would love to win this book!

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  78. Linda C15 March, 2014

    Oh to be able to own this book! I had a quick search on Amazon but couldn't find it so I'm crossing my fingers that I might just win it :-) Love your blog Jessie

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  79. Lauraitalia15 March, 2014

    I am a follower of your blog. I would love to win Lori's new book. Thanks for the chance.

    Laura

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  81. barb15 March, 2014

    i am a happy new follower. i have wanted to makethis quilt ever since i first saw it on the internet. i make charity quilts and it would be perfect for rest homes. im sure there are lots of people there who either crochet this pattern or was the receiver of one. babscorbitt@gmail.com

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  82. Anne15 March, 2014

    I love everything by Lori Holt AND everything you make!

    Thank you for the Give Away.

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  83. Sonia15 March, 2014

    This looks like such a fabulous book and I'm already a follower :)

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  84. Susan15 March, 2014

    Of course I follow your blog!! And, I follow your Instagram feed!! Can I just say LOVE them both! Thanx!! On IG, I am yardgrl60 just in case you want to see!

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  85. katie172415 March, 2014

    Love your blog!! And your Instagram! Would love to win this new book!

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  86. OhioLori16 March, 2014

    What an Awesome book!! Thanks for chane to participate WITHOUT being a FaceBook person! :) YAY!!

    I follow thru Bloglovin & Email too.....

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  87. Gayle Pace16 March, 2014

    There's so many designs that you can make with granny squares. What a treasure it would be to have this book. I followed with email. Thanks.

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  88. Tracey Heinle16 March, 2014

    I Love granny square quilts!!! I am trilled at the chance to win this beautiful book!! Thank you!!!

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  89. Judy Thomas16 March, 2014

    Love this book!
    I follow on GFC: judith thomas
    and Bloglovin: jude21 Judy Thomas
    email: judethomas21@gmail.com

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  90. lisacrafty16 March, 2014

    New follower, hoping to win! Jesse- you are so talented! Thanks for sharing your sewing adventures!

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  91. Debbie Jackson16 March, 2014

    gfc follow as rodney or debbie jackson...........it isn't working so I can't confirm which. Thanks.

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  92. Sue16 March, 2014

    I'm a new follower. I'd love to win the book. Thanks!

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  93. Dawn Rader16 March, 2014

    love this! I am a new follower! thanks

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  94. lori16 March, 2014

    Love your site! Great vintage sheet combo with your beautiful Irish chain!
    lorilovesquilts@gmail.com

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  95. Kimberly Tiu16 March, 2014

    joining!
    GFC: Kimberly Camille Tiu
    purple_kimy37@yahoo.com

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  96. Miranda16 March, 2014

    O my! I'm a follower for don't know how long...love this!
    1miramoza@gmail.com

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  97. Pink Stitches16 March, 2014

    Would love to win a copy of this book!
    Already a follower of your lovely blog! :)

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  98. Lynn16 March, 2014

    I love all things Lori holt! Been following her for a long time!

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  99. Suzanne17 March, 2014

    Thanks for a great giveaway. I'm a follower on Bloglovin!

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  100. Allison C17 March, 2014

    I follow via feedly

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  101. Lila Thomas17 March, 2014

    Love anything Lori Holt does!

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  102. Lila Thomas17 March, 2014

    Love anything Lori Holt does!

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  103. kec20017 March, 2014

    My sister would love this! She's the quilter in the family.

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  104. Penny17 March, 2014

    I am loving your blog, from the name to your lovely irish chain quilts!

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  105. SewLittleToSay17 March, 2014

    Great giveaway - I follow with Bloglovin.

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  106. Louise Forte17 March, 2014

    Great giveaway, I am a follower and I have shared on Instagram!!

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  107. Anonymous17 March, 2014

    I follow you!

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  108. DH17 March, 2014

    Hello! I follow your lovely blog on Feedly. Thanks for the Giveaway offer.

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  109. SewMisadventurous17 March, 2014

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  110. Deb18 March, 2014

    I just signed up to follow via email!

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  111. mrsrobinson18 March, 2014

    Such pretty images... would love just to curl up with the book and a mug of coffee to gaze at those pretty pics, and it may encourage me to make that first quilt! Lovely giveaway, thank you...

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  112. Lou Threapleton18 March, 2014

    Hi Jessie,

    I have been following your blog for just two weeks and love your fresh sunny style (raining outside as I type!) This books looks pretty and something I can easily dive into, hope I win! Lou x

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  113. Deb C.18 March, 2014

    I am a new follower to your blog. Anyone who follows Lori Holt is someone worth following also, I say. I would love to win a copy of this book. It looks like so much fun.

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  114. Fran Daoust19 March, 2014

    I am now a follower and would love to have this book. Thanks for the opportunity. fran.daoust@yahoo.com

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  115. Victoria K19 March, 2014

    Following on bloglovin

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  116. Siobhán19 March, 2014

    I'd love to have this book! I have all the stuff for a granny sq quilt but just need to sit down and make it. ;) Thanks for the chance to win! I'm a blog follower.

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  117. Annelies19 March, 2014

    what a delightful giveaway....thanks for the chance. I follow along on Bloglovin. Making a "granny" is on the list. XXX

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  118. Louise Marie20 March, 2014

    following and loving this giveaway! i am a granny and i love granny square quilts!

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  119. Sharon Philpott20 March, 2014

    What a super prize - something for me to get my teeth into once I finish making your herringbone multi-coloured quilt. I love it!

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  120. Anonymous20 March, 2014

    HELLO, what a neat giveaway!
    Thanks for your blog!

    Ancobaltt16@yahoo.com

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  121. Rachel20 March, 2014

    This is such a lovely blog, I've been following via Feedly for some time...It's my Gran's 90th birthday this August and I'd planned to make a granny square quilt for her. This book would be a perfect aide! :)...Thanks for the giveaway!

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  122. Karrie S21 March, 2014

    Awesome book! I follow via email: ksmith8@emich.edu. Thanks for the chance to win a copy!

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  123. Elif Eres21 March, 2014

    Thank you for the chance.

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  124. Joyce21 March, 2014

    Love all your mini's..just finished the umbrella one. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  125. Joyce21 March, 2014

    I am a happy follower on Google friends and Instagram.......

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