Wednesday, September 23, 2015

SWEET TWEETS : A GIVE-AWAY

*******Giveaway is now closed

Chirp chirp!  Today it's my stop on the Sweet Tweets blog hop talking about Erin's darling book Sweet Tweets Simple Stitches, Whimsical Birds.  There are so many cute projects in the book all enhanced by 'sketching' with thread : something I have never done. Each of the projects is small and very do-able. Erin's little birds have long captured my heart, so it was pretty exciting to be able to stitch a little sample for her blog hop : )


Flipping through the book the one that really caught my eye was the 'three little birds' quilt because of the hexagons-no surprise there.  Love me some hexies : )

I got to work immediately because I had quite a few to prepare


I hand appliqued them down to the linen and then set about sketching the tree with thread.  I was pretty nervous about it, but once I got going, it was lots of fun.


Then came the birds.  Those little things are tiny !


In the end, I think it turned out pretty cute. I haven't got to the quilting yet (sorry Erin!)



Would you like to try your hand at one of the projects?  You can leave a comment on this post for a chance to win an e-copy, and Katja's Quilt Shop where I work, has offered a hard copy to one of you.
Two chances : )

Visit the other blogs who are participating for a chance to win,  and to see more projects from the book

   Sweet Tweets Blog Hop

Tuesday, Sept.8 - Erin (intro post) Why Not Sew?  
Wednesday, Sept.9 - Heidi Fabric Mutt
Thursday, Sept.10 - Debbie A Quilter's Table
Friday, Sept.11 - No Post
Saturday, Sept.12 - Jacque Brown Dog Prims
Monday, Sept.14 - Amy nanaCompany
Tuesday, Sept.15 - Svetlana s.o.t.a.k handmade
Wednesday, Sept.16 - Renee Sewn With Grace
Thursday, Sept.17 - Martingale Stitch This! The Martingale Blog
Friday, Sept.18 - Heather Vintage Grey Handmade
Saturday, Sept.19 - Clara and Jennie Clover & Violet
Monday, Sept.21 - Amanda Jean Crazy Mom Quilts
Tuesday, Sept.22 - Cindy Live a Colorful Life
Wednesday, Sept.23 - Carla Grace and Favour (you are here )
Thursday, Sept.24 - Mary Molly Flanders
Friday, Sept.25 - No Post
Saturday, Sept.26 - Erin, Big Giveaway Post!!! Why Not Sew?

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109 comments:

  1. MoeWestSeptember 23, 2015 at 7:01 AM

    That is the cutest little quilt! I love the little birds and the thread painted tree, oh and the hexies - all of it!

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  2. Susan McGSeptember 23, 2015 at 7:01 AM

    Love your mini quilt. These birds are so adorable - I'd like to try this type of applique. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

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  3. JocelynSeptember 23, 2015 at 7:11 AM

    The quilt is adorable! Love the little birds.

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2015 at 7:19 AM

    What a wonderful giveaway!!! Your birds are adorable in their hexie tree and they inspire me to try my hand at one of these projects too. Hope I hope I hope I win!!!!

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  5. eSTeSeptember 23, 2015 at 7:19 AM

    Oh how lovely, it's very nice.
    Greetings from Bavaria
    mond-sichel

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  6. UnknownSeptember 23, 2015 at 7:21 AM

    Those little birds are little, wow! Your quilt is beautiful, I would love to try it.

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  7. Carol Swanson McCabeSeptember 23, 2015 at 7:33 AM

    You did a sweet job! Would love to work on some of those projects too!!
    lutefiskalaska at msn dot com

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  8. UnknownSeptember 23, 2015 at 7:46 AM

    Your quilt is so precious! Good job!
    Bykayn@aol.com

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  9. Sharon - INSeptember 23, 2015 at 7:50 AM

    What a fun surprise to see you on the Sweet Tweets blog hop! Those tiny hexes, what a perfect match for you! Your quilt is adorable!

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  10. CarolineSeptember 23, 2015 at 7:58 AM

    Does the winner of the book get a bird nest treat as well? Your version is lovely! Well done 👍

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  11. quiltmaniaSeptember 23, 2015 at 8:16 AM

    It's adorable Carla. Your new machine will quilt this up in no time!

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  12. quilt^nurseSeptember 23, 2015 at 8:17 AM

    So cute. Thanks for sharing.
    lholzhu@gmail.com

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2015 at 8:19 AM

    It would be great to win a copy of this book. I'm very partial to the little birds! Thanks.

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  14. principetaSeptember 23, 2015 at 8:24 AM

    So cute.Lovely giveaway,thank you for the chance to win it.

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  15. LakeMGalSeptember 23, 2015 at 8:26 AM

    I love your wall art! Great choice in fabrics. I've never worked with linen before, looks wonderful. Thank you for participating in this giveaway.

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  16. MaraSeptember 23, 2015 at 8:30 AM

    So cute and I would pick the hexie one too! ;)

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  17. Danette September 23, 2015 at 8:41 AM

    Love your hexie quilt top. Would love to win a copy, thank you, peterstankovich@comcast.net

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  18. marySeptember 23, 2015 at 8:42 AM

    That tree is fab. I can't believe the "leaves". I want to try it.

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  19. SarahSeptember 23, 2015 at 8:43 AM

    I've only glanced at the book once but as soon as I saw you were making green hexies I was thinking tree!!! Your thread sketching (something I'm still scared of) looks fantastic!! And what could be better than birds nest cookies?!

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  20. TracySeptember 23, 2015 at 8:47 AM

    It's a very sweet tweet! Love the birds too!

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  21. Rene'September 23, 2015 at 8:49 AM

    Your project is darling Carla!! You make it look so easy. I would love to win a copy of Erin's new book as I have also long admired her sweet birds and thread stitching. Thanks!

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  22. dianeSeptember 23, 2015 at 8:51 AM

    Love those tiny hexies and birds!

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  23. CindySeptember 23, 2015 at 9:07 AM

    I absolutely love this book.......

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  24. Ann HodgeSeptember 23, 2015 at 9:14 AM

    Love the look of hand stitching on linen and those cute little hexies. Thanks for sharing!

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  25. BrendaSeptember 23, 2015 at 9:15 AM

    So clever. I'd have done it the other way around -- the tree first and then the hexies. You talked about fear, but there must be a lot of confidence behind it to do it the way you did! Love the birdies.

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  26. KatherineSeptember 23, 2015 at 9:20 AM

    Absolutely darling, Carla! Can't get over how tiny those sweet birdies are and that this is your first time thread sketching (you did a wonderful job!).

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  27. AfquiltSeptember 23, 2015 at 9:32 AM

    I just love the idea of sketching with thread. Thanks for the inspiration and the chance to win!

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  28. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2015 at 9:39 AM

    SO NEAT! THANKS FOR SHARING!
    msstitcher1214@gmail.com

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  29. Teje KarjalainenSeptember 23, 2015 at 9:46 AM

    Hi Carla! Thank you for a chance to win this great book! You have made fantastic hexy tree and I love those little birdies! x Teje
    nerospost(at)gmail(dot)com

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  30. Vicki HSeptember 23, 2015 at 9:48 AM

    I love your tree and the little birdies are the cutest.

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  31. suzanprincessSeptember 23, 2015 at 9:49 AM

    I love your tiny hexies, and would love to make some tweeties myself. C'mon, book!

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  32. KarenSeptember 23, 2015 at 9:49 AM

    Aaaaaaaah. I sew need this book....I love everything in it. Your tree is fantastic!

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  33. EllynSeptember 23, 2015 at 10:07 AM

    that is the sweetest little quilt! thanks for the chances to win

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  34. Deb B.September 23, 2015 at 10:17 AM

    The this quilt is adorable and I would love to win a copy of the book. Thanks for the opportunity.
    deborah.k.browning@gmail.com

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  35. BrendaSeptember 23, 2015 at 10:25 AM

    How sweet !

    Id love to win.

    bcastiel at excite dot com

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  36. KathrynSeptember 23, 2015 at 10:32 AM

    I, too, love hexies and love the use of them in this project. thanks.

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  37. KarynSeptember 23, 2015 at 10:47 AM

    Oh my gosh, very cute idea!

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  38. barbara woodsSeptember 23, 2015 at 11:04 AM

    so cute

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  39. Lisa EnglandSeptember 23, 2015 at 11:06 AM

    Oh wow, that is so so cute! Very clever to make the hexies into a tree.

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  40. Live a Colorful LifeSeptember 23, 2015 at 11:49 AM

    Don't enter me into the giveaway but this project is super cute. And the little chocolate nests with eggs was the perfect photo touch. :)

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  41. Dawn HughesSeptember 23, 2015 at 11:52 AM

    Adorable Carla, such cute little birds along with your favourite hexagons...it doesn't get any better.

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  42. Needled MomSeptember 23, 2015 at 12:06 PM

    That is sooooo cute! I love the hexie leaves, but that tree with the wee birds are adorable. What cute projects there are in that book.

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  43. SarahSeptember 23, 2015 at 12:36 PM

    Wow, your tree is incredible! Thanks for the giveaway, and also thank you to Katya's Quilt Shop! sarah@forrussia.org

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  44. wendySeptember 23, 2015 at 1:00 PM

    Great job, very cute! Love anything with hexies. Thanks for a chance!

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  45. DebbiSeptember 23, 2015 at 1:07 PM

    I love hexes and the tree is such a fun way to use them. Thanks for the great idea and the great giveaway.

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  46. pippiroseSeptember 23, 2015 at 1:50 PM

    Oh, how absolutely adorable!! I love it!

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  47. DawnSeptember 23, 2015 at 2:00 PM

    Very, very cute, thank you for sharing. Have a great day! dawnm1993(at)gmail(dot)com

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  48. LIttle Penguin QuiltsSeptember 23, 2015 at 2:07 PM

    That is about the cutest quilt I have ever seen! I would love a chance to win the book and try some of the adorable projects inside! Thanks!

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  49. rrjane011749September 23, 2015 at 2:08 PM

    Really cute!

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  50. IndiannaSeptember 23, 2015 at 2:30 PM

    Erin has designed the cutest little birds. I love your hexie tree too.

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  51. JackieSeptember 23, 2015 at 2:33 PM

    Beautiful mini quilt and cute birds
    doyleajackie@gmail.com

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  52. SusanSeptember 23, 2015 at 2:41 PM

    What a cute use for hexies! Well done Carla!

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  53. ChristineSeptember 23, 2015 at 2:46 PM

    Every project I've seen from this book has cuteness wrapped up! Adding Hexies to the mix on your contribution took it over the top. Great work.
    Christine from Ontario

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  54. MollySeptember 23, 2015 at 3:14 PM

    What sweet little birdies!

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  55. MarianneSeptember 23, 2015 at 3:25 PM

    So cute! I love her birds too!

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  56. Anne DSeptember 23, 2015 at 3:43 PM

    The book looks gorgeous. I would love to make a mini from it. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  57. Jennifer Scantlebury VienneauSeptember 23, 2015 at 3:55 PM

    Your little quilt is adorable! Those mini hexes are amazing.....wow!

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  58. UnknownSeptember 23, 2015 at 5:03 PM

    My daughter-in-law would love for me to do this for her!

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  59. UnknownSeptember 23, 2015 at 5:03 PM

    My daughter-in-law would love for me to do this for her!

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  60. SubeeSeptember 23, 2015 at 5:39 PM

    Your painted tree has inspired me to try my hand at this new to me technique. Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy of the sweet tweets book.

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  61. Lisa ESeptember 23, 2015 at 5:39 PM

    Even with no quilting it turned out beautifully. The book looks great too!

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  62. the mommaSeptember 23, 2015 at 5:46 PM

    I love your 3 little birdies! And your tree looks super! I'd love to win this book ~ thanks for the chance(s) :-)

    Happy sewing ~ Tracy

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  63. OhioLoriSeptember 23, 2015 at 6:03 PM

    LOVE your lil' Quilt!! The Hexie's for tree & the birds...Awesome job!!

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  64. IlanaSeptember 23, 2015 at 6:10 PM

    I love your project. It's adorable!

    hijoffeATgmailDOTcom

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  65. BettySeptember 23, 2015 at 6:15 PM

    Oh so cute, count me in. Beautiful job Carla.

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  66. Diane BeaversSeptember 23, 2015 at 6:54 PM

    Yes I would love to try the pot holder.
    Not sure I'm ready for applique yet, I do so adore your choice of linen in your project. Thank you for sharing.

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  67. Anne D.September 23, 2015 at 7:08 PM

    Very cute little quilt! ajdepue@juno.com

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  68. KimSeptember 23, 2015 at 7:36 PM

    Be still my beating heart!! Two of my favourite things....hexies and a li'l machine doodling!! Your mini quilt is filled with whimsy and cute, cute, cuteness, Carla. This book does sound like a lot of fun!

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  69. UnknownSeptember 23, 2015 at 7:42 PM

    This quilt looks adorable as does this book! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  70. UnknownSeptember 23, 2015 at 10:08 PM

    Totally cute!

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  71. BethanySeptember 23, 2015 at 10:25 PM

    I'm all about hexie love! Sweet quilt. Thanks for chance to win.

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  72. AnitaSeptember 23, 2015 at 10:31 PM

    What a beautiful mini quilt; simply stunning!

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  73. GranChrisSeptember 23, 2015 at 11:53 PM

    Too sweet for words.

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  74. claire rossSeptember 24, 2015 at 12:00 AM

    This is so cute. I would love to try the projects in this book x
    Iain.ross30 at gmail dot com

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  75. SuzanneSeptember 24, 2015 at 3:38 AM

    I'm so impressed with all those hexies. It's a wonderful quilt you have made.

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  76. sisylyn2September 24, 2015 at 5:08 AM

    Love the quilt and would like to learn how to make one.

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  77. DeborahGunSeptember 24, 2015 at 6:02 AM

    this is so adorable! I just love all the projects I have seen from this book!

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  78. ChiskaSeptember 24, 2015 at 6:19 AM

    what a darling quilt! I love it!

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  79. fran18September 24, 2015 at 9:30 AM

    How very cute this is. Really like your tree. Will have to try making this exact one.
    quigleyfran@sbcglobal.net

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  80. GillSeptember 24, 2015 at 12:08 PM

    Fabulous! My favourite project from Erin's book so far!

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  81. KbabySeptember 24, 2015 at 12:24 PM

    This...is adorable. Would you believe i have never ever made any kind of hexi? Not once. In all the projects and quilts i have done. Strange isnt it?

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  82. KbabySeptember 24, 2015 at 12:26 PM

    This...is adorable. Would you believe i have never ever made any kind of hexi? Not once. In all the projects and quilts i have done. Strange isnt it?

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  83. KbabySeptember 24, 2015 at 12:26 PM

    This...is adorable. Would you believe i have never ever made any kind of hexi? Not once. In all the projects and quilts i have done. Strange isnt it?

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  84. Katy MSeptember 24, 2015 at 12:35 PM

    What a lovely project! I love hexies x

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  85. Miss JeanSeptember 24, 2015 at 3:44 PM

    Very cute use of hexies, I started Katja's hexagon project from her blog, but now I really need to get her book too. If I win one here, maybe I could save on shipping costs????

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  86. Linda SmithSeptember 24, 2015 at 6:50 PM

    A tiny quilt with tinier birds. Adorable.

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  87. FlourishingPalmsSeptember 24, 2015 at 7:02 PM

    What a sweet project! Your hexagons are adorable. It's nice to work on something small now and again, isn't it? Thanks for the chance to win.

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  88. tusenSeptember 24, 2015 at 9:34 PM

    The birds are really cute and I love your choice of fabric for the little quilt. Can't wait to see it finished.
    And it looks like the book is full of charming projects.

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  89. Granny Maud's GirlSeptember 25, 2015 at 12:33 AM

    Cute! Interesting that the sketching is done before quilting. I have always added it as part of the quilting. I guess it all depends on whether it is ok for it to show on the back.

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  90. Rozz01September 25, 2015 at 7:13 AM

    I would like to make a cutie Birdie Mug Rug for my daughter.

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  91. Lorna McMahonSeptember 25, 2015 at 6:10 PM

    Oh this turned out so cute! And your little birds and the tree sketching look fabulous. Love those tiny hexagons. Great job, Carla!

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  92. DonnaSeptember 26, 2015 at 10:14 AM

    This is adorable! I've never tried the free motion technique and it makes me a bit nervous, but I love the effect!
    donnalee1953 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  93. Patty September 26, 2015 at 12:24 PM

    Love your mini. Those hexies are tiny!

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  94. JohannaSeptember 26, 2015 at 4:08 PM

    What amazing tiny little hexes. I would love a chance to win this adorable book.

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  95. Leanne ParsonsSeptember 26, 2015 at 4:26 PM

    That little quilt is adorable! I've never tried thread sketching, but this book makes it look doable. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  96. AlisSeptember 26, 2015 at 4:53 PM

    I love the tree with the sweet little birds sitting on the branch. So much charm...I love it!

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  97. Anne / Springleaf StudiosSeptember 26, 2015 at 6:43 PM

    Love the hexie tree. Just too too CUTE! What more can I say?

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  98. KathySeptember 26, 2015 at 6:58 PM

    So cute and adorable! !! I would love to have a book!

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  99. KathySeptember 26, 2015 at 6:58 PM

    So cute and adorable! !! I would love to have a book!

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  100. KathySeptember 26, 2015 at 6:58 PM

    So cute and adorable! !! I would love to have a book!

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  101. Julie CefaluSeptember 26, 2015 at 8:09 PM

    I've had my eye on this book. I love your project - perfect little hexagons too!

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  102. TamieSeptember 27, 2015 at 5:34 PM

    I think this would be a great book. All of the projects I've seen are so cute.

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  103. Deal.licious Real Food DebbySeptember 27, 2015 at 8:53 PM

    Loving all the sweet little birds!

    determineddebby at gmail dot com

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  104. mumbird3September 28, 2015 at 10:26 AM

    Very cute!

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  105. Antje KiewiedSeptember 29, 2015 at 12:36 AM



    Erin, I like your book very much.
    All the sweet birds, so nice and lovely.
    I'll make them for my granddothers.

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  106. SherrySeptember 29, 2015 at 9:32 AM

    Your project is so cute! I am going to have to make something using hexies soon. This looks like a book I will have to add to my shelf.

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  107. Lorraine B.September 29, 2015 at 1:42 PM

    This looks like something even I could do!!
    Gorgeous as always, Carla.

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  108. ElaineSeptember 29, 2015 at 9:37 PM

    Oh, those are the cutest birds ever, and that little quilt..... I may have to make one!

    thank you for the opportunity to win,

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  109. Christine @ 12,450miles October 2, 2015 at 4:52 PM

    I feel like my sister would love every project in this book... but ESPECIALLY this one. I love what you created here!

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