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Monday, August 12, 2013

Gudruns' 10th anniversary

Welcome to day 8 of the anniversary event.
 We have been celebrating Gudrun's 10 years in this country and 10 years of GE Designs.
What does Fast and Furious mean to you? 
Is it the movie starring Vin Diesel and Paul Walker? 
Or is it Gundrun's books?



In each of the books she gives instructions and techniques to make
adorable projects fast. Once you have made any of the projects,
you will be
FURIOUS
that you have not tried them before.
I don't know for sure that is how she came up with the titles,
but makes perfect sense to me.

 I am completely intrigued by the curved piecing projects.
I looked for years for a round kitchen table. Once I saw these place mats,
I thought  this was sheer brilliance.
 Jump in and make any of the table runners with precuts.
Fast, Fast, Fast

Time does go by so fast.
I remember meeting Gudrun at her first quilt market,
 so I am thrilled to be a part of her celebration.
Leave a comment here and Gudrun has supplied a
copy of her new book,
 Fast and Furious Home
as a giveaway.
I will throw in a moda goody bag also.
Drawing for the winner from this post
will be listed here on August 15th.
BUT, guess what?
There's more.

The quilt on the cover will be given away as the
 Grand Prize
during the blog  tour
on Gudrun's site on August 15th.
Be sure to visit all the sites on the blog tour for lots more
fun, inspiration and giveaways!


 To learn more about Gudrun, follow along on her blog.

Here are the participating blogs:
Aug. 5th-14th Gudrun Erla gudrun.typepad.com
Aug. 5th Terry Degenkolb whimsicals.typepad.com
Aug. 6th Bonnie Hunter quiltville.blogspot.com
Aug. 8th Carrie Nelson lavieenrosie.typepad.com
Aug. 9th Jodie Davis itsarubberduckieworld.com
Aug. 10th Fat Quarter Shop fatquartershop.blogspot.com
Aug. 11th Pat Sloan blog.patsloan.com
Aug. 12th Lissa Alexander modalissa.blogspot.com
Aug. 13th Julie Herman jaybirdquilts.com
Aug. 14th Quilting Gallery quiltinggallery.com

 

132 comments:

  1. Mmmm, Vin Diesel.... wait, uh, quilts, lol! Just kidding. Happy anniversary Gudrun! Hoping to be around to celebrate your 20th.

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  2. The books look great and a gift bag from you to top it off would be great fun!

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  3. I've been enjoying this hop. Gudrun's quilts and fabrics are so beautiful. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  4. Fast and Furious... There's a concept to love. The various projects look beautiful - thank you for offering this giveaway and blog hop.

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  5. I would love to win a copy of Gudrun's Fast and Furious book. The patterns are gorgeous! Thanks for a chance to win a copy and also your bag of goodies. This Blog hop has been a lot of fun.
    sandi1100@yahoo.com

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  6. I love these patterns! I have trouble with curved pieces, so looking at these, I'm so inspired. Thanks for the give away chance.

    Debi Horne

    debihorne54@yahoo.com

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  7. Fast and Furious is both the names for the movie and the book. I just love the projects Gudrun has in her book and this would be quite the possession to own. Congratulations to her on her 10th anniversary. Thank you for the chance to win and I will always enjoy your blog.

    Sandi Timmons
    sandit1@sbcglobal.

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  8. Have LOVED Gudrun's blog hop and her patterns are just inspired. I recently bought a round kitchen table and have been pulling my hair out trying to figure out what kind of placemats to buy/make/steal. Hers are just genius and make me wonder duh! why didn't I think of that?

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  9. I would love to make some projects from this book--I love Gudrun's designs. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  10. Wonderful quilt designs and beautiful fabrics!! Congrats Gudrun on your 10th anniversary!!

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  11. Thank you for the opportunity to win one of Gudrun's designs. And I love moda fabrics too! Keep on celebrating this anniversary.

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  12. I have enjoyed Gudrun's books patterns over the years. I had never put her book title together with the movie - duh! Now my quilting time will be even better. I'll sew and think of all the hunks on the movie!

    I'd love to win the book and goody bag. Today's my birthday, what a great gift these would make! :)

    Love your blog!

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  13. Congrats Gudrun on your 10th anniversary! Fast and Furious looks great! I would love to try some of the patterns.....with moda fabric:)

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  14. I would love to win a new book. I really enjoy your blog jillfroelich@yahoo.com

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  15. I have really enjoyed this blog hop featuring Gudrun's patterns and books. Thanks for a chance at winning - I too like these curves ones.

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  16. I've enjoyed meeting Gudrun, love what she does and can see that "Fast and Furious" really fits her. Thanks.

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  17. Thanks for sharing your blog and a chance to win!

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  18. That last picture is hilarious haha good one! Thanks for the fun giveaway.

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  19. Happy anniversary Gudrun!
    This is a great blog hop, and thanks for the giveaway.

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  20. Love the book. The projects look so fun. Thanks for the great give away.

    suebennett1975@gmail.com

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  21. Gudrun is such a talented designer. Thanks for sharing in the hop :-)

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  22. This is such a fun blog hop and Gudrun is an amazing designer.

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  23. I'm lovin' this celebratory blog hop...it's such creative fun! Thanks sew much for this chance to win. :-D

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  24. Lots of inspiration during this 10th anniversary blog tour! Thank you for another chance to win Gudrun's book.

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  25. I love that yellow stool, we had one like that when i was growing up but it was RED! Thanks for helping to celebrate!

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  26. I have enjoyed making several projects from Gudruns first book and I am looking forward to her new book.

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  27. I have enjoyed making several projects from Gudruns first book and I am looking forward to her new book.

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  28. Love this blog-hop and Guðrúnar Erlu work, made some of her runners and throws :)
    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  29. Again - I'm having so much fun with Gudrun's Blog Hop! Always fun to find new blogs and new people!

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  30. I love Gudrun's patterns! Thank you for being a part of this very fun celebration!

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  31. Love your books, and especially that they have great directions for quick and easy projects. We have been using them at our quilt store, The Cotton Cupboard, in Lakeway, Tx, and inspiring quilters to make some fun and quick projects. Thanks for creating such great books. Cheryl

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  32. Love the hop and Gudrun's patterns! Thank you for the opportunity.

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  33. Love the bed runner on the cover of Fast and Furious home. Making a king size quilt is a daunting task but a bed runner seems do-able! Thanks for the give away!

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  34. HI! LOVE THE HOP!
    LOVE GUDRUN'S INSPIRATION!
    THANKS FOR SHARING!

    msstitcher1948@yahoo.com

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  35. I love the Fast and Furious cover quilt!
    Count me in please!

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  36. Okay... I NEED that pattern for the curved place mats for a round table. Each year my church does a Christmas Tea; these place mats would be perfect for the round tables we set up.

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  37. Gudrun's book is sew inspiring, I love all the patterns.

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  38. Ha...why did you have to remind me of those movies! I really love some of the table runners I've seen from that book, thank you so much for the giveaway!

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  39. I have an oval dining room table, so I always have trouble getting placemats to fit. Square/rectangular ones work on the sides, but not so much on the ends. Rounded ones fit the ends great, but look weird on the sides. Seeing the Gundrun's fan shaped placemats has my creative juices flowing! Fans on the ends, strips on the sides? Oh, yeah!

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  40. Gudrun has great ideas and add Moda fabrics, no wonder I like her projects!

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  41. having a great time on the blog hop, love Gudrun's books, thanks for the chance

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  42. Love the Fast & Furious Holidays book. Can't wait to get my hands on a copy of Fast & Furious Home! And a Moda goody bag? I'm crossing my fingers!

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  43. LOL Love your caption with Vin Diesel! Perfect. :-) I am loving the blog hop and all the fantastic quilts Gudrun has made. Thanks for the chance!

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  44. Love Gudrun's books and projects. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  45. Can we have both....Vin Diesel or Paul Walker wrapped in a beautiful Gudrun quilt!!! I love Gudrun's beautiful designs! Thank you! anglanouette at gmail dot com

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  46. The books look great. I love the place mats for a round table, they are genius. Thank you for a wonderful giveaway.

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  47. Fast and Furious...that's how I quilt in Dec. I am sure there would be many patterns in those books to help me do that. The sound intriguing.

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  48. What an exciting give-away! I love all of these!

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  49. Ooooo, looks like so much fun. thanks for the give away.

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  50. I really want to try one of Gudrun's quilt as you go patterns. I am doing one of her quilts and just love the way it is going together.

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  51. Love love love Gudrun's patterns and fabrics! Thanks for the chance to win!!

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  52. My own version of fast And furious usually involves a seam ripper and a couple of do overs. I could probably learn a lot from Ms. GE.

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  53. Congrats to Gudrun! I discovered I've used one of her patterns before! It was great

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  54. I'm enjoying the anniversary celebration and I can see why Gudrun likes to use your fabric designs for her patterns. Thank you for the giveaway.

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  55. I met Gundrun at Block Party in March,m I'd love some Moda to go with her new Book. Thanks for joining in the fun of her 10 Years of Quilting.

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  56. Yesterday was my first introduction to Gudrun's work on Pat Sloan's webpage. I am so excited to see her beautiful patterns and would love to win her book!

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  57. I've never seen curved place mats before! We have a round table that these would be perfect for. Gudrun has a wonderful talent for coming up with some wonderful projects! I would love to win her book!

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  58. I'm really falling in love with this GE style. Especially the Scandinavian designs.

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  59. What a great sneak peek in GE Designs! Thanks so much for the chance to win!

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  60. Love the placemats. Might have to try those since I have a round kitchen table.

    Thanks for the chance to win!!

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  61. Yeah, it's kinda sad that my first thought when I saw the title of her book was "and how does this relate to really fast cars and beefy guys?" hahahaha! My husband is a fan of those movies and I've had to suffer through all 6 of them... I'd much rather enjoy this book and some Moda goodies! Thanks for the opportunity at salvation!
    ~Brandy
    brandizzle7133 at yahoo dot com

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  62. Gudrun has such great ideas. I would love to win her book.The gift bag is a wonderful surprise, too.

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  63. Just love the fabric and patterns designed by Gudrun. Sha a great way to celebrate.

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  64. I really like those curved placemats, too. Would love a chance to win the book and the goodies. Thanks!

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  65. I have never tried curved piecing but after seeing Gudrun's work I would love to try! Enjoying the blog tour too!

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  66. Wow, I have never seen anything like those curved placements. What a great idea! Thanks for sharing pictures of her other patterns too. And thanks as usual for your inspiring blog! :)

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  67. wow, always new thing to see, thanks for the giveaway

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  68. I've never seen any of her books, but considering the lack of time here they sound ideal

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  69. Love seeing the samples on the blog hop. Gudrun has such creative style. I will definitely be on the lookout for some of her patterns from now on.

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  70. Fast and furious projects with curves. Now I need to make those place mats for my round table. Thanks for giveaway.

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  71. Gudrun's patterns look fantastic. I'd love to try some. Thanks for the chance to win them. :-)

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  72. I love so many of the projects I've seen in this book, particularly the bed "topper". Thanks for the giveaway chance!

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  73. I have really enjoyed seeing some new blogs (yours is one of them!) and revisiting some I have already seen! Thanks and Congratulations to Gudrun and thanks to you for sponsoring a very nice giveaway!

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  74. Thanks for the chance to win! The blog hop has been fun. And congratulations to Gudrun - love your patterns!

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  75. Great post! The book looks like such fun fun! I love those curved placemats!! thank you and congrats to Gudrun!

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  76. Love the round patterns and love her books. I'd love to win.

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  77. Beautiful designs yet simplistic. I'm looking forward to checking out the books!

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  78. How lucky you are to have Gudrun for a frind! That girl can dance!

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  79. I'm in love with all these designs! These books are going on my Christmas for sure. Love the cover quilt, gorgeous!

    Thank you for a super giveaway and a chance to win.

    usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

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  80. Love those place mats for the round table too! So creative! I haven't seen any of these patterns before this blog hop started, so glad to have so many ways to see her patterns!

    Sandy A

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  81. I have a Gudrun project in work right now and would love to have more of her patterns. Thanks for the opportunity!

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  82. Would love to try her patterns...thanks for the giveaway!

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  83. patriciadawe@nf.sympatico.caAugust 12, 2013 at 10:19 PM

    I have done some of Gudrun's Fast and Furious designs.
    This Blog Hop is making me want to do more.
    I love her wonderful ideas and they are very doable.
    Great Stuff

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  84. Happy 10th anniversary to Gudrun. Love her patterns. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  85. I love the book names. They inspire you to try new things and create the impression that they are quick and easy.

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  86. Thanks for the chance to win!!! Enjoying seeing everyone's work..it is all so lovely.

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  87. Thanks for the chance to win!!! Enjoying seeing everyone's work..it is all so lovely.

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  88. I need to put all of Gudrun's books on my wish list. I haven't seen a project I haven't liked. Congrats to Gudrun on 10 years in the business.

    Thank you for the chance to win some wonderful prizes.

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  89. The book and the projects look amazing.

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  90. Gudrun's projects look great! I have been enjoying the blog hop and would love to win a copy of her book. Thank you.

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  91. Curved placemats for a round table that is brilliant and something I need for my breakfast nook table. This is definitely a book I am going to have to put on my list.

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  92. I have enjoyed learning about Gudrun, her designs and her fabric over the past few days. What a fun way to celebrate

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  93. This has been a great hop and a fun way to celebrate.

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  94. Love the place mats for a round table. Will look good on my round table at the cabin in Brown Co.

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  95. Has Vin Diesel ever made any of Gudrun's quilts? Would love to win her new book - thanks for the chance!

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  96. Happy Happy Anniversary!!! :)

    Loooove these quilts & all!!! Glad I didn't have to pick a favorite!!! lol Do love the one on the yellow kitchen stool very much!!

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  97. What a great set of prizes. Thanks for the look.

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  98. What a great party Gudrun and all of you are giving to celebrate her 10 Years. An added goody bag from Moda to top this day - wow! Hope my number comes up tops in your draw - I'll be a busy sewer with that and her book !
    . Margaret

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  99. Such a nice idea to give away a book and add a nice Moda gift bag, too.

    I love reading your blog, and receiving all this inspiration.

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  100. Thanks for being in this fun blog hop. Thanks for sharing your time and talent and your blog.

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  101. Great patterns. Would love to try them!

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  102. Fast and furious - could be anything but Paul Walker - oh yea! Thanks for the great giveaway!

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  103. this is such a fun hop. I've learned so much about some great quilters & gotten lots of good ideas.

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  104. Love the placemats for the round table..........will definitely be making them in the future. They have to be easier than the round tablecloth I have been mulling over for awhile. Nancy E, evan72ng@comcast.net

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  105. I love the Fast & Furious Home book and plan to get it and start quilting. The round table topper really appeals to me. Excited to visit all of these blogs, too! jsabol@min.midco.net

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  106. I thought I knew all the good designers, but Gudrun is great news for me! Where have I been? Awesome designs, and such a generous prize package.

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  107. Looks like wonderful patterns! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  108. Thank you for posting about the books, they are new to me! On my list. Love the quilts & runners.
    Diana
    dpackech@yahoo.com

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  109. very clever posting about the books. Awesome designs. Thanks, Dian

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  110. I have a round table those placemats would be fabulous! I would lobe a copy of he new book!

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  111. I love the place mats.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  112. Lots of great project and such a generous give away. Thanks so much.

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  113. With so many quilts running around in my head, "Fast and Furious" would definitely help me take care of some of them. Thanks for the chance to win this book --- and a goody bag, too!

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  114. Love the place mats ibet you get a lot of comments fromfriends and family babscorbitt@gmail.com

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  115. I also love the placemats
    and would love a goody bag

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  116. I'd love to win some of Gudrun's patterns! Her style is so fresh and modern. Love it!

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  117. Love the post, and would love to win. Thanks!

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  118. i really enjoy Gudrun's designs. Congratulations on 10 great years.

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  119. Wonderful patterns and thanks for the opportunity to win.

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  120. Would be fun to win! I really like her patterns and books.

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  121. I am really enjoying the blog run and seeing all the patterns and ideas from this book.
    Iris D

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  122. She has so many beautiful quilts. I love the round one on the cover.

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  123. Love your blog Lissa! And would love to win the book & goodie bag! Yum yum! Oh... it's fabric!! ~ even yummier!! :)

    Have enjoyed this celebration and discovering some new blogs to enjoy!! Thank you!

    Pris Phillips
    pmphillips@comcast.net

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  124. I have just recently found this blog hop celebrating Gudrun's 10yr anniversary and have enjoyed meeting new bloggers. It has been a "fast and furious" tour, but I have enjoyed every minute!

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  125. I was searching for quilts this evening when came across your beautiful blog! So inpiring! I have just started - very small steps - to sew jelly roll blankets.
    I would like to participate in your give-away - and IF I should be so lucky I will gladly pay postage!

    Love from Nina,
    in Norway

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  126. Gudrun certainly has been busy for the past 10 years and I hope she carries on. Her designs are great.

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