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Monday, February 7, 2011

Kicking Off Year Two!

Tomorrow, February 8, is my one-year blog anniversary.  I know I said yesterday that it was today, but what can I say, I flaked.  Probably addled by all the Super Bowl hoopla (and a Packers win!) that I didn't double-check.  Yeah, that's my story, mm-hmm.  Anyway, it doesn't matter; close enough for rock and roll, as they say.  You're here, I'm here, so let's get the party started!

My first year of blogging has passed faster than Aaron Rodgers to Greg Jennings.  Sorry, I couldn't resist a little football metaphor there. 

I posted twice on my first day (here and here).  I was a bit nervous and excited about starting a blog, as most of us probably were.  I'm so glad I took the plunge, though, because I've met some wonderful people and learned so much!

Thank you all for reading, commenting, encouraging, sharing, and inspiring.  You are a talented, generous, and clever lot!  Some of you make me laugh on a regular basis, and I especially heart you for that.

So I thought I'd have a little giveaway to celebrate the past year, as well as kick off year two.  How about a chance to win a $25 gift certificate from Hawthorne Threads? 

I recently bought this stack of half-yard cuts from Hawthorne Threads and couldn't have been happier.  Total cost was just under $25.  What a great deal!  They have a great selection, fast service, low shipping costs, and responded to an email question very promptly.  Click the link and explore what they have to offer, and be sure to check the sales!  (I am not affiliated with them in any way, just letting you know about my experience.)

All you need to do to be eligible to win is leave a comment on this post.  That's it!  If you'd like, you can tell me what fabric you might buy if you win.  Just be sure to leave a contact email, if it's not visible in your profile.  I'll draw the winner on Friday, February 11 at noon Central Time.

Thanks again for helping to make my first year of blogging so awesome!  Come back again soon, and good luck!

P.S. - Elizabeth at Such a Sew and Sew is also having some giveaways this week, sponsored by Abbey Lane Quilts.  Be sure to check it out!
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24 comments:

  1. Vicki @ DottyJaneFebruary 7, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Does the first comment ever win? Your blog has been fun to read and I'm looking forward to the next year!

    Thanks for the great giveaway!

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  2. JennyFebruary 7, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    whoa! hawthorne threads...i spend way too much time browsing their fabrics...i love the way that shop is set up...i would most definitely snatch up some new alexander henry Heath is cotton weight! have you seen it? love it! its not arvika...but its great!
    happy blogiversary P!

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  3. HRH GigiFebruary 7, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    Congratulations on your blogiversary! I am so glad I stumbled across your blog, it has been so fun seeing your projects come together. Here's to another great year!

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  4. AprilFebruary 7, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    I just discovered your blog the other day and LOVE it! I always enjoy seeing what projects other bloggers are working on.

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  5. PokeyFebruary 7, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    Hey, P! congrats on the blogoversary, my dear! If your selections from Hawthorne Threads are any example, I'd say I would love it there, too. But who are we kiddin', we LOVE fabric in all its yummy forms! Thanks for the giveaway, want us to spread the word? Let me know. Hugs, pokey

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  6. AngieFebruary 7, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    You make me want to do a give away too...I am barely used to blogging so, one step at a time. ;)

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 7, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Happy Blogiversary! How exciting! I just found you a few weeks ago, but I look forward to getting to know you better. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity. Those fabrics look amazing!

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  8. SaraFebruary 7, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Happy Anniversary:) I would love that first print of the vintage ladies and the scissors are adorable and sweet:)

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  9. ElizabethFebruary 7, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    Oh, P.! What a wonderful giveaway! Count me in! I'd love to do a little fabric shopping on-line.

    Happy Blog Anniversary and thank you so much for such a great giveaway.

    xo -El

    P.S. Thanks for blogging about my giveaway and congrats on your team's big win yesterday :D.

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 7, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    Just wanted to say happy blogaversary - but don't enter me in the contest. :)

    I've been enjoying reading your blog. looking forward to years to come. :)

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  11. Sarah CraigFebruary 7, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Congratulations on your first blogiversary!!! I have really enjoyed getting to know you over the last year! And I have no idea what fabric I would pick at Hawthorne Threads because I've been on this crazy fabric diet for five weeks now, so I haven't been looking to avoid temptation, but anything I win doesn't count, so boy I hope I win!!

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  12. ShayFebruary 8, 2011 at 2:15 AM

    Purely selfishly Im so glad you took up blogging. Happy blogiversary.

    Reading what you have to say has been one of the pleasures of blogging for me. There's salways something amusing going on here. Love your take on all sorts of things.

    I went back and re-read your two first posts and you know what you havent changed which means you were as confident starting out as you are now. You have a gift P!

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  13. LarriFebruary 8, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    Happy Blogiversary! :o)

    I love your blog and your way with words, P.~ You have such a great take on life, you are an inspiration. Thanks for sharing a little bit of yourself with us, your bloggy friends. Happy Tuesday! :o)

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Love your blog, can't believe it's been up a year already! Your projects and stories are the best. lak

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  15. RuthFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Awesome! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  16. JaniceFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Congratulations on your first year. That is a mile stone and I am almost there as well. Wasnt sure it was for me, but I have met so many wonderful people and learned lots.

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  17. ChelsieFebruary 8, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    YAY! Happy one year mark! I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I'll make it that far! Thanks for sharing with us!

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  18. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Congrats on one year! I loved the Aaron
    Rodgers reference!

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  19. KatieFebruary 9, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    Congrats on your blog-aversary!! Thanks for a great giveaway :)

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  20. ShelleyFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Wahoo! One year ..... and I just found you!
    Thank you for a chance to win at your give a way. If i were to win it would be so hard to pick out something since I love all of the fabric Hawthorne Fabrics carries. (But, I'm sure I could do it)...LOL
    Glad I found your blog and here's to another year!!

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  21. MichelleFebruary 10, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Wow, a year already? It's hard to believe. But yes, I guess it has been. Many congrats, Paulette! Thanks for an awesome giveaway.

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  22. SueWisFebruary 10, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    Happy Blogiversary! You always make me laugh and it's been great fun getting to know you. Hugs from a few miles south. :)

    I love me some Hawthorne. Nice giveaway!

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  23. LizFebruary 10, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway! It's been so long since I've bought new fabric that I don't know what I'd buy, but I need to track down that 20s fashions fabric from your photos!

    eemoody77 at gmail dot com

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  24. JoyfulFebruary 10, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    What an awesome giveaway. I'd love to try out these fabrics if I get a chance ;-)

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