Monday, September 10

Dots-On-Dots tutorial







 
Welcome to my Dots on Dots block/tutorial! 
Here's a fun little block with lots of possibilities.

First up, 
Gather all your dots!


You'll need (8) - 2.5" x 6.5" background pieces,



(4) - 2.5" x 6.5" foundation pieces, (I used muslin),
 

and about 28 - 1.5" x  3" prints for the "sticks".


Place a "stick", right side up, on a foundation rectangle along the short edge.  Add another stick, wrong side up, on top of the first one. 
 Stitch 1/4" from the edge of the 2nd stick, 
stitching through all layers. 



Keep adding sticks - pressing towards
the remaining rectangle foundation as you go.

 
You may want to tilt some of the sticks,
just be sure you are still stitching
through all the layers.


Continue adding "sticks" until the
foundation is covered with them!


Trim the unit using the foundation as your pattern.
It should measure 2.5" x 6.5".

So darn cute!!!


Make 4 of these cuties.


Add a background piece to each long side
of the candy stick units.


Sew these four units together,
any way you like, to make a square.
This should measure 12.5"




Quilt as desired and Voila!


 I turned mine into a pillow with, yes, 
a pom pom edge!
Pom Pom's for President!!


I quilted pebbles - AKA: DOTS, 
in the background with my long-arm machine 
(I love pebbles), 
and quilted in each seam on the candy sticks.
You can check out my other quilting designs 
on my "See My Work" page at the top.



Now wouldn't you like to make your own?? 
I've got a little pillow kit here for you.  
All the goodies to start you on a pillow top. 
Leave a comment and I'll choose a winner.
Following me wouldn't be a bad idea either! ;)




Be sure to visit these other blogs TODAY for more 
Dots on Dots blocks!

For a full schedule of all the blogs that are participating
over the next 2 weeks, go HERE.
 
The End......or The Back....  :)

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196 comments:

  1. UnknownSeptember 10, 2012 at 12:17 AM

    This one is fun! From free style sewing to the dotted surrounding by pompoms - fun and pretty!
    Regina in Germany

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  2. NatiSeptember 10, 2012 at 12:33 AM

    This block made me smile. What a great idea to use my leftovers from the two blocks I made for the hop! I am sure to be making this one soon.

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  3. Britt-IngerSeptember 10, 2012 at 12:54 AM

    You are a very creative woman and I love the block. To use all the dotted scraps.
    And the pillow with the pompoms is so cute.
    Thanks for sharing

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  4. Susie September 10, 2012 at 1:01 AM

    Hi Kathy the pillow is stunning, thanks for sharing. Susie x

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  5. Karen MSeptember 10, 2012 at 1:09 AM

    Very cute pillow. Thanks for the chance to win the kit.

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  6. LyndseySeptember 10, 2012 at 1:24 AM

    I love your block. The candy sticks are such an easy but great idea. Thanks for sharing.

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  7. Pippa ParsonsSeptember 10, 2012 at 1:53 AM

    I love the pillow, so simple and easy but looks gorgeous

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  8. charlotteSeptember 10, 2012 at 2:00 AM

    Love that cute dot pillow. I think dots are great for such a project.

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  9. BizyStitchesSeptember 10, 2012 at 2:20 AM

    Cute idea. Thanks .

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  10. ThearicaSeptember 10, 2012 at 2:47 AM

    Your pillow turned out really modern looking!

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  11. SparkySeptember 10, 2012 at 2:59 AM

    Good Morning Kathy...how bright, now YOU got this DOT thing perfectly...glad to see you with us...come again..you are a delight

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  12. GillSeptember 10, 2012 at 3:15 AM

    I love your dotty project!
    New follower1

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  13. BetsySeptember 10, 2012 at 3:15 AM

    Love it! So creative and unique. Great use of your dots.

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  14. JoyceLMSeptember 10, 2012 at 3:30 AM

    Great block! Thanks for sharing & thanks for the chance to win. I'm a new follower.

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  15. SheilaSeptember 10, 2012 at 3:33 AM

    Love your dots. The pillow is beautiful, especially the quilting and pom pom's! Thanks for being part of the hop.

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  16. PolkaDotClassicSeptember 10, 2012 at 4:12 AM

    Great block and gorgeous pillow, especially love the pom pom edge :)
    Thanks for sharing
    Marta

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  17. Laura VanVleetSeptember 10, 2012 at 4:15 AM

    Sweet tutorial! Love all the dots!

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  18. PaulineSeptember 10, 2012 at 4:16 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for showing!

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  19. B GreeneSeptember 10, 2012 at 4:48 AM

    I love this project! I really need to try foundation piecing and this seems like a great way to start. I am a new follower of your blog, too. Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win!

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  20. Rose Prairie Quilts and FarmSeptember 10, 2012 at 4:51 AM

    Great job and very creative. Loved your Dots.

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  21. beaquilterSeptember 10, 2012 at 4:54 AM

    this is soooo cute! love the wonky sticks! I'm a new follower and this would be such a cute project to win.

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  22. krislovesfabricSeptember 10, 2012 at 4:58 AM

    Nice project :) I'm a new follower.

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  23. PamelaSeptember 10, 2012 at 5:05 AM

    The pillow is awesome! Love the red "dot" fringe.

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  24. EllynSeptember 10, 2012 at 5:16 AM

    very cute! I would love to make one. I'm a new follower too

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  25. JayeSeptember 10, 2012 at 5:17 AM

    Love all the dots! This such a fun idea!

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  26. SheilaSeptember 10, 2012 at 5:21 AM

    Fun idea and really cute dots !

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  27. Rosemary B❤️September 10, 2012 at 5:28 AM

    Rosemary B here:
    Your pillow is soooo sweet! Love the color strips, that is well done and snazzy!
    The red fringe is a lovely idea!
    Thank you for sharing your creativity!

    I am following your blog now. So much to learn here :-)

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  28. Vroomans' QuiltsSeptember 10, 2012 at 5:31 AM

    Great collection of dots and love the pillow - poms add to the dotty element don't they! Thank you for sharing with us today.

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  29. tink's momSeptember 10, 2012 at 5:34 AM

    What a fun block. Thanks for the how too. I'd love a chance at the makings.

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  30. Quilt n QueenSeptember 10, 2012 at 5:34 AM

    Good morning Kathy, what a great way to use your scrapes. Your fun block would make a great project for my DGD and/or DGS to make. Thanks for the inspiration. I am a new follower, happy stitching.

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  31. TeresaSeptember 10, 2012 at 5:35 AM

    Sweet and simple but stunning to look at. I'd love to make one.

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  32. Missie of Traditional Primitives September 10, 2012 at 5:43 AM

    Your pillow is pretty cute! Looks like a quick and easy project! Nice job...thanks for sharing! I enjoyed looking through your blog and decided to follow.

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  33. TeresaSeptember 10, 2012 at 5:43 AM

    I just love your pillow. I would love to make it myself. I'm a new follower.

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  34. JeanieSeptember 10, 2012 at 5:45 AM

    Love your use of the dots! Simple, but very effective. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  35. trishSeptember 10, 2012 at 5:55 AM

    Fabulous tutorial Kathy!! Love your pillow!
    I vote pom-poms for president too! :o)
    Have a wonderful week!! Trish xo

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  36. MelindaSeptember 10, 2012 at 6:06 AM

    What a great little pillow! Thanks for the chance!

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  37. Heleen GrootSeptember 10, 2012 at 6:13 AM

    Great tutorial and indeed a wonderful block. You're right. The possibilities are endless with this one. I really like it!

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  38. Patty September 10, 2012 at 6:18 AM

    Great pillow! Love the colors.

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  39. ArianeSeptember 10, 2012 at 6:19 AM

    This is such a great block!! I can see myself busting out some scraps to make it. Thanks for the wonderful tutorial!!!

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  40. Maria KievitSeptember 10, 2012 at 6:21 AM

    Easy, simple block, but with lots of beauty! Thanks for sharing.

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  41. KarenSeptember 10, 2012 at 6:27 AM

    I really like your pillow. I've been looking for some more simple paper/foundation piecing projects to get my feet wet with it, and this looks like something I could pull off. Thanks for the tutorial and a chance to win the kit to put one together.

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  42. StitchinByTheLakeSeptember 10, 2012 at 6:27 AM

    What a cute pillow this turned out to be - and I love the trim. :) blessings, marlene

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  43. FignieSeptember 10, 2012 at 6:28 AM

    Too cute! Thanks for the tutorial - very well done! The polka dots are soo cute in a pillow! (and of course the pom poms!)

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  44. LindaSeptember 10, 2012 at 6:32 AM

    What a pretty pillow! The dark gray background really sets off your colors!

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  45. DesSeptember 10, 2012 at 6:46 AM

    Kathy for President!! Great block, stitchy poo!!

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  46. Laurel09September 10, 2012 at 6:47 AM

    I really like your pillow and appreciate the tutorial! I have just been making pillows for the first time, and they are such a fun quick project to work on! Thank you for the chance to win!

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  47. Sunshine GirlSeptember 10, 2012 at 6:47 AM

    Great project - love the pom pom border. Thanks for sharing.

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  48. LisaSeptember 10, 2012 at 6:50 AM

    Your pillow is awesome I would love to make one! Please put me in to win! Thank you so much!

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  49. SewWhatsNewSeptember 10, 2012 at 6:53 AM

    Gorgeous block. I am always looking for something easy and beautiful to make a donation quilt. This will be perfect. Thank you so much.

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  50. GlynetteSeptember 10, 2012 at 6:54 AM

    Love the pillow and especially the pom poms---I hope they are included in the kit--- the poms ate super fun!

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  51. Kathy HSeptember 10, 2012 at 6:55 AM

    I love your dotty pillow. I hadn't thought of using the muslin backing for those coin strips. I had hesitated trying a coin quilt because i thought those little strips might shift or stretch but i will try with some backing.

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  52. Mama PeaSeptember 10, 2012 at 6:57 AM

    Kathy, I love love love your block and pillow! I want to do something like this. Well done! Hey, did you know Mary on Lake Pulaski is one of my friends from my July quilt retreat in Minnesota at Gruber's! What a small world, huh?!

    Hope you are well!

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  53. mtnquiltrSeptember 10, 2012 at 6:59 AM

    Such a fun block, I'm definitely going to give it a try! I have enough dots to make it look really cute. I'm a new follower.

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  54. giddy99September 10, 2012 at 7:00 AM

    Oh my goodness, that pillow is adorable! And the addition of the pom-poms just extends the dotty-goodness over the edge. :) LOVE IT! I'm a new follower (found you via the hop)!

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  55. Needled MomSeptember 10, 2012 at 7:06 AM

    I LOVE this!!!! I think I need to gather up my dots and give this a try. The pom poms finish it off perfectly!

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  56. IHaveANotion ~ Kelly JacksonSeptember 10, 2012 at 7:06 AM

    Very clever....love the pillow. Isn't it so fun to meet all these new people during the hops? That is my favorite part. It is a pleasure to follow and see what is going on in your sewing room.

    Smiles,
    Kelly

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  57. CorrieSeptember 10, 2012 at 7:10 AM

    You rock Kathy! Super cool. Great tutorial!

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  58. Bonnie58September 10, 2012 at 7:12 AM

    Love the pillow. Great tutorial, great colours. Thanks for the opoprtunity
    bonnielarson58@gmail.com

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  59. Marjorie's Busy CornerSeptember 10, 2012 at 7:21 AM

    very sweet pillow and great tutorial...

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  60. Gmama JaneSeptember 10, 2012 at 7:22 AM

    What a cute idea!! Love your block and Give-Away!! I'm a follower!
    Blessings
    Gmama Jane

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  61. Just Quilt ItSeptember 10, 2012 at 7:23 AM

    This is such a cute project. I was wondering at the top of your blog what you were going to do with this block. I love the pillow!

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  62. SallieSeptember 10, 2012 at 7:24 AM

    Cute! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  63. sew.darn.quiltSeptember 10, 2012 at 7:33 AM

    This pillow is a wonderful idea, your design is simple yet funky and fresh!
    Thank you for both the tutorial and the chance =)

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  64. bunbearSeptember 10, 2012 at 7:34 AM

    love that idea!

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  65. dream quilt createSeptember 10, 2012 at 7:34 AM

    I love it, very creative :)

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  66. Lisa CoxSeptember 10, 2012 at 7:35 AM

    What a cute pillow. You can never have too many pillows.
    Thank you for the giveaway.

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  67. MarySeptember 10, 2012 at 7:37 AM

    What a great block and great idea of using the block. Thank you for sharing.

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  68. CatherineSeptember 10, 2012 at 7:38 AM

    That is the cutest block. I love the bright colors. Cute pillow too!

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  69. AlettaSeptember 10, 2012 at 7:41 AM

    What a cute pillow! I would love to give that a try!

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  70. DhiaSeptember 10, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    super cute, I think I am going to have to add this to my to make list even if I dont win the bundle!

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  71. Terry@ a quilting blogSeptember 10, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    What an adorable pillow! Thanks for the tutorial and sweet giveaway! (I'm a new follower). TFS :o)

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  72. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2012 at 7:52 AM

    Kathy-Love your candy sticks-reminds me of those polka dot candy on paper-now I'm dating myself. LOL! Thanks for the inspiration-using small pieces which could be scraps- we all have an over-abundance- and you provided a great way to use them!

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  73. The Slow QuilterSeptember 10, 2012 at 7:53 AM

    The colors are great and love the the pillow. Love the tutorial also the giveaway.

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  74. blueberrymoonSeptember 10, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    Oh My Gosh!!! Super cute!! I love it!!!! Pom Poms.....swoon.

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  75. Sonia BSeptember 10, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    What a fun block! I can imagine this as a whole quilt. Thanks for the chance.

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  76. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2012 at 7:57 AM

    What a fun block! Thanks for the tutorial and the chance to win!

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  77. PhyllisSeptember 10, 2012 at 7:59 AM

    I love that pillow! Great tutorial...love the dots!

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  78. carlaSeptember 10, 2012 at 8:01 AM

    Hi!!! Too cute and great tute too!!! Hee hee

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  79. LynSeptember 10, 2012 at 8:03 AM

    What a nice pillow and a very nice tutorial. Thanks for the giveaway too.

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  80. BrendaSeptember 10, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    I like the red on the edges of the pillow! It really makes the dots pop! I'm a follower.

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  81. KarenSeptember 10, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    Great tutorial. Thanks so much.

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  82. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    HELLO! NEAT PILLOW+NEAT GIVEAWAY TOO!
    DON'T YOU LOVE DOTS!

    msstitcher1948@yahoo.com

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  83. SusanSeptember 10, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    Thanks for a really fun pillow tutorial. Love your pillow and your generousity. I am a new follower and look forward to seeing more of your creativity.

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  84. Judy BSeptember 10, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    Great tutorial! Love it in dots, but can see lots of possibilities in my scrap stash. Thank you for sharing and the great giveaway.

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  85. JudithSeptember 10, 2012 at 8:27 AM

    What a great idea! Great tutorial to follow. Love the Dot fabrics. Thank you for sharing...Judith, Texas

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  86. PattySeptember 10, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    I am lovin' all the dots. I became your 62nd follower just so I can read MORE of your blog.

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  87. Amy, a redeemed sheepSeptember 10, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    That is such a great idea! This would make such a darling baby quilt. Well done!!

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  88. Apple Avenue QuiltsSeptember 10, 2012 at 8:42 AM

    Such a cute and simple idea. I love you pillow! Very nice tutorial.

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  89. Amy's Crafty ShenanigansSeptember 10, 2012 at 8:57 AM

    Oh wow - this rocks!! I love this tutorial and how effective it is with teh grey and black bakground dotty fabric. Thanks for sharing! Super giveaway too! I'm a new follower and am also a fellow blog-hopper :)

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  90. LeslieSeptember 10, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    Now that is a lot of dots! Wow!

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  91. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2012 at 9:37 AM

    Those sticks are a great way to make a splash of color unexpected! love it.

    mindingmomma at aol dot com

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  92. BetteemSeptember 10, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    Thanks for the dotty tutorial. DAHT IS CUTE! I'll be making this one!

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  93. KatherineSeptember 10, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    Perfect! I love the celebration of dotty goodness you made. It makes a fabulous pillow.

    Thanks for sharing a tutorial so we can make our own and thanks for being a part of this fun hop!

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  94. tubilinha tiacarminhaSeptember 10, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    Quando comecei a costurar comecei com almofadas,está é linda e tutorial de fácil compreenção,obrigada.tiacarminhapezzuto@gmail.com

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  95. Mary on Lake PulaskiSeptember 10, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    Love your block and your pillow! I might just use your pom pom idea if I turn my block into a pillow!!

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  96. Scrapbook-ChickADoodleSeptember 10, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    Love this block. Thanks for the tut! I see this block in my future projects!
    Thanks for the opportunity to win!

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  97. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    Would love to win....I'm following you now!

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  98. Mrs.PicklesSeptember 10, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    lovely work thanks for sharing

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  99. MommarockSeptember 10, 2012 at 10:19 AM

    I would love to win! I don't have much in the way of dots in my fabric stash. Your pillow turned out really cute!

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  100. Joyce CarterSeptember 10, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    I love your pillow and I really love the colors you used. They would look so good in my living room. Just saying! lol!

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  101. Cyndi loves to stitchSeptember 10, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    SOOOO cute!!!! It looks like it could belong in the Modern Quilt Guild Quilt CON contest too!

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  102. Laura AnnSeptember 10, 2012 at 10:47 AM

    cute pillow... I love the trim along the outside :)

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  103. SnoodlesSeptember 10, 2012 at 10:53 AM

    Thanks for the tutorial; love the cute "candy" sticks. I'm your newest follower!

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  104. Carol SwiftSeptember 10, 2012 at 10:57 AM

    Oh, my goodness--I love the tutorial and block! The pillow with the pom poms is beautiful. Thanks for sharing the how-to and hopping with us today. :O)

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  105. DebbySeptember 10, 2012 at 11:04 AM

    I absolutely love the quilt at the top of your page. Your quilting is magnificent! Your dotty block is wonderful and I love how you put it all together. Great tutorial! Come see me on Friday - I'm busy with my own dots. Thanks for sharing! Debby

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  106. CliodanaSeptember 10, 2012 at 11:11 AM

    such a beautiful pillow,love all those color and your tutorial is very great with the fondation fabric love it! thank's for sharing and the chance to win.

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  107. DiannSeptember 10, 2012 at 11:14 AM

    This is a wonderful block, simple yet effective. I keep imagining it in different color combinations.

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  108. legato1958September 10, 2012 at 11:25 AM

    Crossing my fingers to win...
    I am a new follower.

    susie
    legato1958@aol.com

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  109. Michele TSeptember 10, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    This is so sweet and the colours just pop right out of your pillow! Please put my name in the hat to win a kit just like yours!!! Thanks for the chance!

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  110. Michele TSeptember 10, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    I would love to follow you but your GFC is not working!!! So I will just add you to my Google Reader if that is okay?

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  111. barbara woodsSeptember 10, 2012 at 11:44 AM

    love it and i am a follower

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  112. DonnaSeptember 10, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    cutest pillow I've seen lately...thanks for the inspiration. I'm signing on as a follower this minute.

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  113. Simply, SarahSeptember 10, 2012 at 12:18 PM

    So fun!

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  114. BillieBee (billiemick)September 10, 2012 at 12:29 PM

    I would love to win a kit for the really cute pillow....I just love dots.

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  115. Lee Ann L.September 10, 2012 at 12:48 PM

    Oh my goodness! This block (and pillow) is so cute!

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  116. ljeanneSeptember 10, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    I am definitely into the dots. I started working on a pineapple quilt made from black and many different dot fabrics. I would love your little kit of fabrics.

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  117. ChrisSeptember 10, 2012 at 1:22 PM

    What a happy block! Something for all ages. Yup, I'm following you....:-)

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  118. pinsandneedlesSeptember 10, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    I really like this block/pillow! Your color choices are fabulous! Thanks for sharing your tutorial...I'll be adding it to my 'to do' list!

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  119. GwenSeptember 10, 2012 at 2:21 PM

    Polka Dots always make me think "HAPPY"!!! :-) Especially when they're BRIGHT!! :-) Love your pillow! Thank you so much for the chance to win a kit to make one for ourselves! Oh, and I am a follower!

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  120. RosaSeptember 10, 2012 at 2:28 PM

    love your pillow ,the tutorial, easy to follow and all your dots fabrics.Thanks for the chance!A new follower

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  121. Rose E. GlassesSeptember 10, 2012 at 2:43 PM

    Love your tutorial. I like your SASSY...Pom Pom's for Prez! ;).

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  122. Homemaker HoneySeptember 10, 2012 at 2:45 PM

    What a fun dotty pillow!

    Deborah
    homemakerhoney @gmail .com

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  123. Texas JennyWrenSeptember 10, 2012 at 2:53 PM

    WHAT A DOTTY FUN BLOCK/PILLOW. I CAN SEE THIS AS A QUILT!! THANKS FOR THE CHANCE TO WIN THE PILLOW KIT.
    TXJENNYWREN.BLOGSPOT.COM I AM A FOLLOWER

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  124. UnknownSeptember 10, 2012 at 3:18 PM

    Love your dots! I have NO dots in my stash so I'd love to have your pillow kit. Thank you. Marsha

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  125. Quilter Mom of 3September 10, 2012 at 3:34 PM

    I really need a pillow for my sewing chair...this one would be PERFECT!

    elenaselations@hotmail.com

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  126. Sara HallSeptember 10, 2012 at 3:35 PM

    That pillow is adorable!

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  127. BobbieSeptember 10, 2012 at 4:03 PM

    I hope this isnt a duplicate remark - I love your candy sticks! I will have to make them even iffen I don't win! What a fun block! these would be great for roads in my nephews car carrier I am making for Christmas!

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  128. evelynSeptember 10, 2012 at 4:06 PM

    What a great way to use up those small scraps we all have! Love the pillow with pom-poms.

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  129. Cherry's Prairie PrimitivesSeptember 10, 2012 at 4:25 PM

    Super cute!! Love the pillow and the pom pom border!!

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  130. SpartanBabeSeptember 10, 2012 at 4:26 PM

    That tutorial is fantastic! I am going to have to try it out myself when I get the time. Thanks for sharing it with us and for the fantastic giveaway too!

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  131. SpartanBabeSeptember 10, 2012 at 4:28 PM

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  132. ritainalaskaSeptember 10, 2012 at 4:28 PM

    love your tute! the dotty sticks are super great. thanx for giving us an opportunity to share your dotty treat.

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  133. Eat Sleep QuiltSeptember 10, 2012 at 5:06 PM

    Now that is dotty-adorable, I'm loving it! Thanks for sharing.

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  134. SIMPLESEWSeptember 10, 2012 at 5:09 PM

    This is so much fun ! What a great tute, thanks for sharing and hope to see ya on my dots to dots day !

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  135. Dorothy ThorntonSeptember 10, 2012 at 5:16 PM

    Thanks for the tutorial. I love the pillow you made with the block

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  136. Farm QuilterSeptember 10, 2012 at 5:25 PM

    Great pillow!!! I'm following you and I appreciate the opportunity to win your pillow kit!!!

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  137. sandraSeptember 10, 2012 at 5:30 PM

    Wonderful pillow Kathy and thanks for the tutorial. I love the modern look of your block. Blessings

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  138. MoeWestSeptember 10, 2012 at 5:36 PM

    What a cute pillow! I love your block. Thanks for the giveaway. I'm a new follower.

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  139. SusanSeptember 10, 2012 at 5:58 PM

    Thank you for sharing your 'dots' with us. You made a very nice pillow!
    NICE!

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  140. Mary MarcotteSeptember 10, 2012 at 6:03 PM

    Cute tutorial, Kathy. I've been thinking of making a doll quilt for the grandchildren. This idea is so cute, I'll stop thinking about and get busy! Love the block!
    Mary

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  141. Mary MarcotteSeptember 10, 2012 at 6:03 PM

    Cute tutorial, Kathy. I've been thinking of making a doll quilt for the grandchildren. This idea is so cute, I'll stop thinking about and get busy! Love the block!
    Mary

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  142. LJSeptember 10, 2012 at 6:10 PM

    I'm seeing dots everywhere! You did dots to-a-tee!! Every fabric, the pom-pom edgeng, and even the dotty/pebbles quilting. Marvelous!

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  143. SpartanBabeSeptember 10, 2012 at 6:10 PM

    I'm a follower too!

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  144. ✾Jamie Lee Cooley✾September 10, 2012 at 6:52 PM

    The pom poms make it so cute!!! I've never done any foundation piecing, but it sounds like a great way to make this block! I am a new follower.

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  145. A Notion to SewSeptember 10, 2012 at 7:01 PM

    I love it! So colorful and so functional and so dotty! Just think of the pom poms as three-dimensional dots. :)

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  146. JulieSeptember 10, 2012 at 7:21 PM

    Love the colors, the pattern, the tutorial, everything!

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  147. SewgirlSeptember 10, 2012 at 8:01 PM

    How cute your little pillow is. Yes, i would love to make one myself. Thanks for the chance at a giveaway...and Oh, ok, I'll be a follower!!!:)

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  148. Donna JoySeptember 10, 2012 at 8:09 PM

    I follow you , aren't polka dots fun, I have some saved to make something. Love your pattern, now I can use my dots.
    Thanks for giveaway.

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  149. In stitches and seamsSeptember 10, 2012 at 8:10 PM

    great tut, I've been saving the ends from the till at work for just such a project..... now to find the time to give it a try. Your give away is a very nice way to try this out.
    in stitches

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  150. UnknownSeptember 10, 2012 at 8:15 PM

    What an awesome pillow and tut! Love it... Those Pom-poms are such a great idea...love, love! Thanks for sharing and the great giveaway Ü

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  151. ShannonSeptember 10, 2012 at 8:28 PM

    I love the block. I like the way you did the centers with all the pieces!!

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  152. WendySeptember 10, 2012 at 8:38 PM

    Oh my gosh! I love it!! Love the pebbles ... of course :) ... but love the bits on the sticks in the foundation of the black on black ... very cool! Yay you!

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  153. Jeanne GwinSeptember 10, 2012 at 8:45 PM

    I love what you did. Sticks, who would have thunk it. Thanks for a chance to win the little kit you made up. And I am a new follower of your blog.

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  154. Connie Kresin CampbellSeptember 10, 2012 at 8:51 PM

    What a beautiful pillow and a fantastic tutorial! Thanks for sharing and also a great giveaway!

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  155. UnknownSeptember 10, 2012 at 8:54 PM

    So cute. I just love polka dots!
    I do follow you thru my RSS feeds

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  156. WeaslerQuiltsSeptember 10, 2012 at 9:08 PM

    I absolutely love this pillow! It would make a great quilt block as well :) Thanks for the great tutorial.

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  157. Foolish FeathersSeptember 10, 2012 at 10:36 PM

    I like your project, what a neat idea to make a kit of the very pillow you made!

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  158. DarSeptember 10, 2012 at 11:00 PM

    I love your little dotty pillow block. What a clever use for one block. I'm off to look for my polka dots!! thanks for sharing.

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  159. WendySeptember 11, 2012 at 2:28 AM

    what a fab pillow! It's so bright and cheerful and I love the dot/pom pom trim!

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  160. StrladySeptember 11, 2012 at 3:53 AM

    Love that! Thanks for the great tutorial!

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  161. KatieQSeptember 11, 2012 at 6:27 AM

    Thank you for the lovely tutorial and for offering the generous giveaway.

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  162. Kathy MacKieSeptember 11, 2012 at 7:04 AM

    I'm a new follower and such a great idea, thanks for the pillow kit giveaway too!

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  163. Jane's QuiltingSeptember 11, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    Your pillow is adorable....Great idea.

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  164. CeciliaSeptember 11, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    That is such a cute block turned pillow, that I've become a follower just to see what you make next. :-). Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win. I would love to make my own candy stick pillow.

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  165. JulieSeptember 11, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    LOVE it! Time to look for that dot fabric! Thanks for the giveaway~

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  166. gpcSeptember 11, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    I LOVE this! I wish I were clever, but at least I can be a clever copier. :D

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  167. MicheleSeptember 11, 2012 at 5:02 PM

    What a fun block. Perfect for dotty fabric.

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  168. Michelle May-The Raspberry RabbitsSeptember 11, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    Pretty! Love the pom pom fringe too! So fun!

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  169. SueSeptember 11, 2012 at 6:36 PM

    I would love to win your pillow kit! It is so cute! I am a follower!

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  170. Teresa in Music CitySeptember 11, 2012 at 7:26 PM

    Your dots pillow is amazing! I would love to win the kit to make one of my own :*)

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  171. Jodi - usairdollSeptember 11, 2012 at 7:55 PM

    What a great pillow! Love your tutorial on making "sticks". I'll have to give this a try. I'm trying to save dot fabric so I can make a quilt using only dots, wouldn't that be fun? hehe.


    Thank you for a great giveaway and a chance to win a pillow kit.I'm also a new follower.

    usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

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  172. JoanneSeptember 11, 2012 at 11:59 PM

    I love this pillow, even the pom poms! Man oh man, I have to get busy. I keep seeing projects I want to make and fabric I really want to buy. Thanks for the tutorial.!

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  173. KaySeptember 12, 2012 at 5:03 AM

    Your cushion is just fun, especially the pom poms. I have a teenage daughter that would love this in her room. Thank you for the tutorial and giveaway.
    ks(dot)eyles(at)yahoo(dot)co(dot)uk

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  174. LeahSeptember 12, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    Wonderful photos and instructions. Love the block!!

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  175. AnnieofbluegablesSeptember 12, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    I love the pillow, I love dots! Great tutorial too.

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  176. CindySeptember 13, 2012 at 4:28 AM

    Love this idea and what a great way to use up leftovers! Great tutorial- thanks for sharing!

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  177. LoriSeptember 13, 2012 at 7:45 AM

    What a wonderful idea for a pillow. I agree with Cindy, a great way to use up leftovers just sitting waiting to be used. Thanks for a great tutorial.

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  178. Nanbon44September 13, 2012 at 7:59 AM

    I love the pillow...

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  179. Mike PearsonSeptember 13, 2012 at 8:27 AM

    Following you :) Love the scrappiness of the dot blocks. I did something like this once but I just started sewing the scraps together without foundation and then squared it off. What benefit do you get from using a foundation? Just curious. I might try it that way next time. Thanks for sharing!

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  180. Helen LSeptember 13, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    Love your pillow, and the pebbles quilting adds just the right touch!! And my maiden name was Hennis (we think it originally was Ennis, but got changed when the ancestors came over from england.) And I love that you say you're a "seasoned" quilter!! I'll have to use that from now on (sound better than "older") :-P

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  181. SlowpokeSeptember 13, 2012 at 1:19 PM

    Wow! What a great tutorial for a dots lover like me. Your pillow is lovely and Thank You for your kind giveaway. I would love to win so I would have a great pillow too. I am a follower now and have bookmarked you in my favs. Thanks again, Luba

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  182. JessicaSeptember 13, 2012 at 3:41 PM

    Wow, I love the idea of not having straight patchwork. Way to mix stuff up. I am not really a quilter. Not yet anyways, but I follow your blog and read it almost everyday hoping one day to soak up enough information to tackle a quilt! For now I'm working on table runners and trying to perfect the quilting on smaller projects! You are an inspiration to all who read, keep up the good work!

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  183. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2012 at 8:04 PM

    What an adorable pillow!

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  184. KimSeptember 13, 2012 at 11:22 PM

    Your block is so fun. I love the black background against the bright colors. Your pillow is beautiful.

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  185. Gosia @ Quilts My WaySeptember 14, 2012 at 2:06 AM

    Beautiful block and fantastic tutorial!! Thanks for sharing.

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  186. OhioLoriSeptember 14, 2012 at 6:50 PM

    LOVE this!! Your pillow is Awesome! Would love to make one just like it! Thanks for chance to win a Kit!! :)

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  187. Quilt Doodle DesignsSeptember 15, 2012 at 5:42 AM

    Love your pillow! Wonderful tutorial!

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  188. Carolyn in KentuckySeptember 15, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    Thank you for your tutorial, it really makes a great pillow. I would love to win your giveaway.

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  189. Sandra Coleman ClarkeSeptember 15, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    i like your block!!!

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  190. ♥DuffSeptember 15, 2012 at 5:00 PM

    So sweet! And a tutorial to boot--you rock, sister!!

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  191. VesuviusmamaSeptember 16, 2012 at 9:19 AM

    What a fabulously fun pillow!

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  192. MelindaSeptember 16, 2012 at 8:23 PM

    Just found, and book-marked!! - your blog. Love the quick tutorial for the dots on dots pillow. Great idea!

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  193. PatSeptember 17, 2012 at 5:27 AM

    Very colorful! I like how the pillow turned out. The pom-poms are perfect.

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  194. Rebeckah AustinSeptember 18, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    Love the color choices :)

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  195. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    Great tutorial and such fun fabrics!
    I'm just catching up on the hop... and am a new follower!
    Thanks for joining in the fun and hopping along with us!

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  196. Marcia W.September 19, 2012 at 6:18 PM

    This is a cute pillow - thanks for the chance to win the kit to make one too.

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