Friday, May 27, 2011

A Smile and a Little Give Away

While doing one of the most mundane things that I do in my life ~ walking into the grocery store, I was greeted by this little guy.  Sitting among a huge mass of orange and pink Gerber Daisies, this one little bloom decided to be half orange and half yellow!

...So happy and Summery, it made me smile :)  It just goes to show you that being different, and maybe a little more "creative" than others is a good thing!


...And as promised, to celebrate our 450th blog post, I'm having a little Giveaway!  Pictured here is a Moda bundle of 4 Fat Eighths of Meadow Waltz fabric from Kansas Troubles (an all-time favorite of mine that's hard to find any more), a package of Thangles to make 2.5" Half Square Triangles, and a little tin box (decorated with a picture of buttons on the lid) that's perfect for carrying along little dittys, and who knows what other little extas I might include in the box... 
To win, just leave a comment on this post, and Followers of my blog will get an extra entry so let me know if you are already a follower, or just became one!  One winner will be randomly picked on Tuesday, so spread the word ~ all are welcome. 

Finally, whether you are enjoying this weekend at a cookout, graduation party, playing in the garden, laying on the beach, jumping in the pool, or watching the Indy 500...take a moment to say a prayer of thanks, and fly the American flag in honor of the ones who have given the ultimate sacrifice to preserve our nation and keep us safe.  Have a Happy and Safe Memorial Day weekend :)

Enjoy the day!
~ Dawn
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31 comments:

  1. TarynMay 27, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    I love your giveaway so count me in! I am a follower although there's no way of checking right now since Blogger is hiding all our followers away.

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  2. LeeMay 27, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    Thank you for the lovely giveaway! Congrats on 450 posts!

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  3. LeeMay 27, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    I am also a follower - thanks!

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  4. MaryMay 27, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Thank you for your blog and the giveaway! A follower....
    Mary

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  5. JocelynMay 27, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Congrats on 450 posts! Thanks for such a generous giveaway. Love the KT fabrics :-)

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  6. JocelynMay 27, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    And yes I follow ;-D

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  7. AnonymousMay 27, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    What a great giveaway! I would love to win it.

    Theresa W

    foleywestrup(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  8. DoinaMay 27, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Great giveaway! Please count me in!

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  9. PamelaQuiltsMay 27, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    I have a great project for those thangles! Thanks for the smile :)

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  10. PamelaQuiltsMay 27, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    And I am a follower, too.

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  11. free indeedMay 27, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    I'd like to get some gerbera daisies this year; they are so pretty. Need to find out if they come back year after year or not.
    Nice package...congrats on 450!

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  12. RebeccaMay 27, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    Not sure what's going on with my posting but I'll try it again for the third time....
    I have been a follower for awhile now. I really like all of the quilts you do and enjoy reading about them. I really like Thangles and would love to do a quilt with them from you.

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  13. scottyloverMay 27, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    Congrats on 450 posts! Great give away!

    That little daisy is just adorable. Thanks for sharing it with us.

    Sandy A

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  14. scottyloverMay 27, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Oh, forgot to add, I am already a follower. :)

    Sandy A

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  15. NancyMay 27, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    Those daisies are beautiful. One of my favorites. Congrats on the posting anniversary.

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  16. NancyMay 27, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    I'm also a follower.

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  17. PatMay 27, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    I hope you have a nice weekend, too. yes...it's about way more than BBQ's and it's nice that you mentioned the real reason for the holiday. (I'm a follower, too.)

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  18. Karen G.May 27, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    Love the little flower you saw!! How great is that. Miss seeing you and learning from your Jo classes. Follow your blog everyday!! Congrats on 450!! Keep it going.

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  19. ChristieMay 27, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    I bought a pot of white daisies and one of the flowers was blue!!! Orange Gerber Daisies are my favorite! Loved the photo. Congratulations on 450 posts! Love following you. Have a wonderful and safe Memorial Day - and let us never forget! HUGS... and stitches

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  20. LuciMay 27, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    Congrats and thanks for the chance at your great giveaway.

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  21. CynthiaMay 28, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Thanks for a contest! I'm a new follower, and enjoying reading your posts. What a cute lil flower!

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  22. Marcia W.May 28, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    Thanks for the lovely giveaway to celebrate your huge, huge milestone of 450 posts!
    I like the flowers too - including the half-and-half.

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  23. NancyMay 28, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    Thank you for the lovely giveaway. I just adore KT fabrics!
    That gerbera daisy is just the cutest little thing. How special that it is two colors...so sunny and bright.
    Happy Holiday!

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  24. RitaMay 29, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    Thank you for offering such a wonderful giveaway. Happy Memorial Day!

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  25. RitaMay 29, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    I am a happy follower.

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  26. Linda KMay 29, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    I'm lucky to be spending this weekend at the beach! Thanks for the chance to win! And on this Memorial Day weekend I am remembering that Freedom Isn't Free...

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  27. Linda KMay 29, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    I'm a follower on Reader. Congrats on your 450.WOW!

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  28. Mary on Lake PulaskiMay 29, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    Happy Memorial Day Dawn!
    Congratulations on 450 posts - that's a lot!

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  29. Mary on Lake PulaskiMay 29, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    Oh, and of course, I'm a follower!

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  30. CarolMay 30, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    OH I just love that half and half Gerber Daisy...it's wonderful! Happy 450th post!

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  31. Dianemrose@comcast.netMay 30, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    I love your blog and have followed for quite awhile. Thanks for all you do! And I love that little Gerbera Daisy--so happy!

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