April 13, 2009

Calling All Quilters!

Have you ever dreamed of going to Quilt Market? I know that I have, last year this time I was a new blogger, and hearing about Market on other blogs just about made me green with envy! All those gorgeous quilts, fabrics, sewing machines, quilting gadgets and gizmos -- all under one roof!

I know that it is possible to see the quilts from the festival online, but why not support your fellow quilting blogger in our very own online quilt festival!?

Beginning this Friday, April 17th I am going to host a week long Bloggers Quilt Festival! Can you tell I'm excited? This is going to be sooo much fun!

How do you get involved?

Be thinking about, and post on Friday, your favorite completed quilt project, and the story that goes with it. I will have mister linky sign-ups here starting Friday for an entire week. Then we can visit everyone on the list and leave fabulous comments about their favorite quilt :)

Did I tell you that there's prizes? Yes, fabric prizes!!! (Happy Dance here) I have 7 amazing giveaways already! (If you are a shop interested in sponsoring the event email me via my profile.) At the end of our festival - I will use the random number generator to award prizes, this time -- I'm just doing one entry per person. (Yes I learned my lesson Anna!)

Right now you can help me spread the word - more the merrier! Grab the button and start telling your friends.







I need to go finish my DQS, STUD and virtual bee blocks before I get too carried away here :) Have a great week!
Amy

PS - if you are not already a subscriber/follower be sure to add me to your reader so you don't miss out!
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86 comments:

  1. audreypawdreyApril 13, 2009 at 10:13 AM

    This is a wonderful idea! I will think about it this week and have a story to share by Friday. Thanks for coming up with a fabulous idea!:)

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  2. AmyApril 13, 2009 at 10:42 AM

    I already know which quilt I'm going to post about. Thanks Amy - how fun!

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  3. amylouwhosewsApril 13, 2009 at 10:52 AM

    You are a creative genius!!

    I might have to link to an older post - but it's the most interesting quilt story I have.

    What a great idea! I'm excited!

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  4. Mary on Lake PulaskiApril 13, 2009 at 11:22 AM

    Sounds great Amy! I'm ready when you are!

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  5. Melanie @ Whimsical CreationsApril 13, 2009 at 1:07 PM

    I added your button. =D

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  6. ThimbleannaApril 13, 2009 at 1:07 PM

    Sounds very fun Amy -- can't wait!

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  7. PalomaApril 13, 2009 at 1:14 PM

    A quilt Festival on-line! It's a great idea. What a creative girl you are...Count me in please!! I have couple of quilts I have never show on my blog.

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  8. BelvaApril 13, 2009 at 3:06 PM

    Thanks Amy. What a great idea. I just realized you visited my blog back in January. I'm still getting the hang of this blogging thing. I can't wait to see all the quilts at the festival.

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  9. SewAmyApril 13, 2009 at 3:44 PM

    What a great idea. I am in. I think I know what quilt I am going to use. :o)

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  10. Live a Colorful LifeApril 13, 2009 at 4:30 PM

    Is it too late to join?

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  11. SarahApril 13, 2009 at 5:45 PM

    Ooh! I want in!

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  12. sheliaApril 13, 2009 at 9:51 PM

    i can't wait to watch the show!!
    What a great idea :)

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  13. melissa s.April 13, 2009 at 10:38 PM

    ooh Amy, how FUN!! I'll definitely participate!

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  14. ZarinaApril 14, 2009 at 1:21 AM

    Count me in!!

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  15. AmyApril 14, 2009 at 1:23 AM

    Count me in too. I'll have to get thinking.

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  16. jacquieApril 14, 2009 at 7:55 AM

    i love this idea....i need to put in on my calendar so i don't forget...now to decide what quilt to post about.

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  17. BunnyApril 14, 2009 at 2:49 PM

    I will search for pictures of my favorite. I am not sure I have any. And I gave it as a gift.

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  18. rachel griffithApril 14, 2009 at 2:50 PM

    dude...i am SO in!!!
    seriously.

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  19. UnknownApril 14, 2009 at 2:52 PM

    Great Count me In!!

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  20. JohnApril 14, 2009 at 3:09 PM

    great idea! you can count me in!

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  21. JulieApril 14, 2009 at 3:14 PM

    count me in sounds like a bunch of fun.
    julie

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  22. SaraVictoriousApril 14, 2009 at 3:21 PM

    This is going to be so fun to see everyone's quilts and hear all about them! I can't wait until Friday!

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  23. KatherineApril 14, 2009 at 3:31 PM

    Fun idea, Amy! I'm in!

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  24. AndiApril 14, 2009 at 3:37 PM

    What a great idea.
    Count me in!!

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  25. CherryBlossomMJApril 14, 2009 at 3:52 PM

    This will be hard for me, as really one one quilt is finished, but there are 20 or so in various stages of completion. Oh well. I'm in anyway.

    cherryblossommj.blogspot.com

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  26. TerriawApril 14, 2009 at 5:20 PM

    What a fabulous idea! I'm always drooling over the photos people post after going to quilt market. Can't wait to see more!

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  27. em's scrapbagApril 14, 2009 at 6:52 PM

    Sounds like a lot of fun. Count me in.

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  28. dutchcomfortApril 15, 2009 at 4:20 AM

    Read about it on Twiddletails. What a great idea! I would love to join! Is this virtual festival international/global?

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  29. JennieApril 15, 2009 at 6:49 AM

    What a lovely idea! I am totally in! ~ Jennie

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  30. Dresden QuilterApril 15, 2009 at 8:07 AM

    I am definitely in! Thank you Amy for organizing this.

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  31. RebekahApril 15, 2009 at 8:37 AM

    Fun! I'm going to join you in the fun on Friday

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  32. Just JaiCi's CraftsApril 15, 2009 at 8:52 AM

    I'm so excited - I am trying to write out my coolest story for my favorite quilt!!!
    ~Thanks for coming up with this...

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  33. B.April 15, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    I would love to join! Is there still time???

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  34. tipperApril 15, 2009 at 11:33 AM

    Amy-what a super idea-I hope its a huge success!!

    Hope you had a lovely Easter!

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  35. Amy SpApril 15, 2009 at 1:40 PM

    I know just which quilt I will use! Great idea.

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  36. MaggieApril 15, 2009 at 1:56 PM

    This is a great idea! Thank you for organizing it. Now I have to decide which is my favourite.

    I posted the button and subscribed.

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  37. AndreaApril 15, 2009 at 5:54 PM

    Amy, what a fabulous idea! Thank you for hosting, sponsoring, and organizing this. It will be so much fun to visit everyone and see what creative goodness (newbie or advanced, I don't care!) people out there are up to.

    I'm going to try and figure out how to post the button and subscribe (whatever that means!)LOL
    -Andrea

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  38. Crafts a la ModeApril 15, 2009 at 6:33 PM

    Somehow I was able to put the link on my blog. I click on it and it goes right here. Yay!! I also know which quilt I will enter. Thanks for doing this. Very cool, indeed.

    Linda

    http://twosucculentsisters.blogspot.com/

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  39. AnonymousApril 15, 2009 at 6:52 PM

    Thanks for letting us all get in on the "Quilt Market" fun. I'm in.

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  40. ClareApril 16, 2009 at 1:58 AM

    Better late than never. Count me in. I know exactly which quilt I'm going to show.

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  41. Victoria Findlay WolfeApril 16, 2009 at 7:35 AM

    GREAT IDEA!!! WOo hOO!!

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  42. hettyApril 16, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    This sounds like a great idea. Going to put your button on my blog now. Hope I'm not too late.

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  43. JenApril 16, 2009 at 10:22 AM

    This sounds like so much fun! I cannot wait to participate. Thank you for the work you've put into this!

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  44. SarahBApril 16, 2009 at 10:39 AM

    What a fun idea! I know just what quilt I'm going to pick! :)

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  45. Barbara Strobel LardonApril 16, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    I am now a follower and have grabbed the button!

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  46. RyanApril 16, 2009 at 12:47 PM

    Count me in Amy! Thanks so much for this great idea.

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  47. TrudiApril 16, 2009 at 1:10 PM

    Count me in too! What a great idea, must think quickly, its nearly Friday!

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  48. RhondaApril 16, 2009 at 1:25 PM

    What a fantastic idea. If it's not too late, please count me in. I'm grabbing the link as I type...LOL...Take care.

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  49. ErzebatApril 16, 2009 at 1:29 PM

    Quikt dad sent me! I like this idea! have I got a story for you about my favorite quilt! I will add your button to my blog today!

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  50. AninaApril 16, 2009 at 1:38 PM

    You know I'm in right? I have my quilt ready to show. :o)

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  51. DonnaApril 16, 2009 at 2:34 PM

    the biggest question now is which quilt to submit for the show....

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  52. carolynApril 16, 2009 at 2:44 PM

    how fun

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  53. SusanApril 16, 2009 at 3:31 PM

    This sounds like fun; I will be there.

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  54. Tales From My Empty NestApril 16, 2009 at 4:59 PM

    This sounds great. I hope I can figure out how to link up, so I can participate. Love & blessings from NC!

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  55. Kritta22April 16, 2009 at 5:20 PM

    Gosh Does that mean I have to finish that quilt I'm working on??

    Or maybe I'll post about my high school graduation quilt...

    Oh the choices!!

    I'm in and totally follow you now!

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  56. AnyaApril 16, 2009 at 5:48 PM

    Count me in if it's not too late. I'll have a post about it on the 17th. Thanks.

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  57. BumbleBee BagzApril 16, 2009 at 6:42 PM

    Sounds like fun...count me in!

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  58. Diane J. EvansApril 16, 2009 at 7:53 PM

    Hi, Amy -- I just found you through Loreen Leedy's blog. I'd love to participate in the Quilt Show. I just posted a picture of my latest quilt and its backstory on my blog tonight -- can I use it in your show tomorrow? This is exciting -- nice idea!

    Diane

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  59. MarrdyApril 16, 2009 at 7:59 PM

    Sounds like such fun!

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  60. NatalieApril 16, 2009 at 8:30 PM

    Alright, I think I'll try this and see how it goes! I have only made a few quilts...I'm a beginner! See ya Friday! Thanks, this should be fun!

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  61. Judy AlexanderApril 16, 2009 at 8:38 PM

    Sounds fun, can't wait to see all the quilts.

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  62. Jean April 16, 2009 at 8:41 PM

    This sounds like so much fun. I want to try to participate!

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  63. Calamity Jane's Cottage, BonnieApril 16, 2009 at 10:23 PM

    Hi Amy, sounds like a lot of fun, count me in. If I could get more loaded in my store tonight. I might contact you to do a giveaway.
    I'll let you know. I put it on my sidebar.
    Thanks for doing this, great idea.
    Keep Stitchen'
    Bonnie

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  64. SewCalGalApril 17, 2009 at 12:36 AM

    I love a good sew-cial and I'm excited about your concept of creating an on-line sew-cial. Count me in!

    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  65. MinkaApril 17, 2009 at 4:40 AM

    What a great idea! No entry fees, no mailing, no worrying about losing my quilt in the mail. Will you have instructions for "how to enter/post" my quilt? Thank you so much for creating this fun event!

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  66. Ann JApril 17, 2009 at 6:00 AM

    As I've never been to a 'real' quilt festival either, Amy, this is a great treat for me, so I've posted my quilt story and linked to your Blog!

    I hope its a huge success for you and I am sure we'll all enjoy being part of it all!! So glad you thought about it and thanks for all your effort!.......Luv AJ

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  67. The Quilted LibrarianApril 17, 2009 at 6:14 AM

    Hey Amy, I would love to participate in the festival.

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  68. Jo RiceApril 17, 2009 at 6:25 AM

    Do I havew to have my own blog. I have one but it's not up to date. I'm knee deep in getting back to work (play) after a broken wrist!
    Jo Rice

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  69. JulieApril 17, 2009 at 7:10 AM

    Count me in, hope I'm not too late...

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  70. UnknownApril 17, 2009 at 7:13 AM

    As its the 17th in Oz already, I have created my entry on my blog and added photos in the Flickr group you have created. Looking forward to seeing everyone's entries.

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  71. AndreaApril 17, 2009 at 8:13 AM

    This sounds like great fun! I hope I can pictures of my favorite quilt.

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  72. TexasRedApril 17, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    Great idea! I've grabbed your button and am posting my first quilt.

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  73. Sarah SeitzApril 17, 2009 at 2:41 PM

    by the way, forgot to mention, my favvvvorite prize would be anything that involves FREE fabric! especially if i get to choose it! sooo fun!

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  74. Ann MorrellApril 17, 2009 at 4:10 PM

    Great timing...My Bama Love quilt was just finished...did two months research on her using Ancestery.com. Also interviewed old locals in the area. Bama made her home in the area that I live...was one of our early settlers...her life was hard, there were two murders in her family, she raised her kids on her own, was a midwife, healer, preacher and bee keeper. Her mom was the best moonshiner in the county...like I said...a very interesting woman. Born in 1877 and died in 1961....You can read all about her on my blog.
    Ann

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  75. JuliaApril 17, 2009 at 5:16 PM

    Hi, Hope I'm not too late..
    Please count me in too..
    I'll add the button to my blog.
    Julia ♥

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  76. VickiApril 17, 2009 at 5:46 PM

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  77. LeslieApril 17, 2009 at 6:35 PM

    Pretty neat idea. I have blogged about it already.

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  78. Cindy's StitchingApril 18, 2009 at 7:32 AM

    What a fabulous idea. These is such great joy at looking at quilts. Thank you for doing this for us.

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  79. LaurezApril 18, 2009 at 11:05 AM

    What a wonderful idea! Who hasn't dreamt about quilt festival!?
    Laurez/NJ/Whaeser1@aol.com

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  80. Busy Little QuilterApril 18, 2009 at 4:55 PM

    Amy I love this idea! I just found out about it today (Saturday). Is it too late to join?

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  81. CathyApril 19, 2009 at 11:29 AM

    Great idea. I enjoy seeing quilts made by other quilters and like to have an occasion to show off my own.

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  82. KelliApril 19, 2009 at 12:42 PM

    I added my quilt! How fun. Thanks for doing this :)

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  83. Jody SandersApril 20, 2009 at 9:10 PM

    What fun! I believe I missed the deadline to add a quilt, but I did put the button on my blog.

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  84. AlexiaApril 21, 2009 at 8:21 AM

    Great Idea I'm in!

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  85. Cindy's StitchingApril 22, 2009 at 10:42 AM

    Thank you for holding this quilt show. Love the music - do you have the names of all the songs??? I'll have my daughter make me a CD. Thank you, love your quilt

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  86. Scrappy quilterApril 22, 2009 at 4:24 PM

    Thank you for hosting this quilt show. It's incredible.

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