Saturday, June 23, 2012

500th Post Milestone and a Contest

A Special Hello to Everyone,

Today marks the milestone of 500 posts.  Five-hundred times, sitting at the computer, usually in the early morning, in my pj's with coffee in hand, putting my thoughts into words along with pictures of everyday life. 

My first post was November 5, 2008 when I started posting pictures of a BOM program at In Between Stitches.  Blogging was new to me.  I hadn't paid too much attention to any blogs and I really didn't know where to begin.  I jumped into blogland feet first, and 499 posts later.....well, the rest is history.

To commemorate this milestone, I'm having a giveaway.  Just leave a comment to this post or send an email to patched55@comcast.net and you could win 10 fat quarters.  This bundle contains all of my required elements, plaids, checks, stripes and polka dots. (Hint, hint, these selection would look great in Country Charmer, so I guess I'll just have to throw in a pattern too!)   The contest will end Tuesday, June 26th at noon.  Zinnie, my Golden Retriever, will impartially select a winner on Wednesday June 27th, 2012.  The decision of the doggie judge is final.



I have many people to thank for reaching this milestone.  Melissa and Leslie, thank you for hiring me to work at In Between Stitches.  Thank you for your encouragement and a little prodding that propelled me into designing quilts.  It is because of my involvement in the shop that I started blogging and designing. 

Thank you to all my family members, (even Mr. eye-rolling Joe) for giving me so much blogging material.  Sometimes your everyday antics would spark a thought that made it into the printed word.

Thank you to all the ladies that take my classes.  You are a constant inspiration to me and bring me so much happiness just being in your presence and seeing your creativity.

Thank you to all the customers that come to the shop and actually want and value my opinion when it comes to your quilts. (This still amazes me!)  Thank you for your hugs, your friendship and your support.

Now to you, the reader, sitting in his or her pj's with coffee or beverage of choice in hand. What would I do without you?  One of you said, reading my blog was like getting a personal note every morning.  That sentiment stuck with me. I try to write like we are just chatting across the kitchen table, on the phone, or over the back fence.   I've made friends around the world through blogging and I hope to meet you someday.  Thank you so much for reading my ramblings.

Love and hugs to all,

Lynn

P.S. If you are a "no reply" blogger, there is no way I can get in touch with you....so email me!


53 comments:

  1. Congratulations on your 500th post ! Your blog starts my day every day. You make me feel like we have been friends for years making me feel so welcome in your life. You are a true inspiration ! Here is to 500 more posts !

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  2. 500 posts! Congratulations! Keep on writing. I will keep on reading. Happy quilting.

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  3. Wow Lynn, congratulations on 500 posts!!! It has been such a pleasure to get to know you too :-) Keep on rambling!

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  4. Congratulations on 500 posts, Lynn! I'm with Sue - I start my day and a freshly made latte with you! I only wish I'd found you from the get-go! Both Mr. Squash and I love hearing of your cabin adventures and the fun you and Mr. Joe have together! Maybe someday we'll even be able to meet in person!
    Cheers!

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  5. A 500th post, what an accomplishment! I love reading, but especially seeing, your posts. They are always an inspiration. Congrats!

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  6. That's some achievement, Lynn - well done! I love reading your posts - and your quilts are beautiful.

    Those fabrics are lovely - I would have known they were 'you', just by looking. Funny how we gravitate towards our favourite fabric styles - I am just the same!

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  7. Congratulations on a huge milestone. I wish I'd found you at the beginning but I'm glad I found you, none the less!

    Your posts, pictures, etc provide so much inspiration - I'm glad you're here!

    The fat quarters are beautiful; I'd enjoy using them to make one of your designs - Country Charmer would be fun.

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  8. Oooh, count me in. Congrats on reaching half-K! It's always fun to read your blog and see what you've been up to.

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  9. 500 posts!?!? Congrats to you! I appreciate your posts, and I always have my coffee at my elbow when I read them. Thanks for being there day after day for us!

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  10. Wow, 500 posts is amazing. Love those fat quarters, a perfect Christmas bundle.

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  11. Congratulations on 500 posts! I love your Country Charmer, the pattern on it's own would be a fabulous giveaway, the FQs make it extra special. Thanks for the chance. Linda

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  12. Congratulations on your milestone! That's a lot of commitment. I love those beautiful plaids!

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  13. Oh boy, what a nice giveaway. Congratulations on 500 posts. I love reading your posts and seeing the neat designs you have to share with us. Thanks for sharing with us.

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  14. How exciting, I am sure when you started blogging you had no idea what it would mean to us that read about and enjoy your creative journey. Thank you and congratulations Lynn.

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  15. Congratulations on 500 posts! That is quite a milestone. The set of fabrics is beautiful. Thnaks for a chance to win, and here's to the next 500!

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  16. Congratulations, Lynn! What an achievement. All of us love you in Blogland! Keep up the great posts! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  17. Congrats on the milestone!! Love your blog!

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  18. Congratulations on this big milestone, Lynn! I knew your blog would be a huge success from the beginning. You have always had that rare gift of entertaining people with your writing and making people feel at home and as Sue said, making them feel like you have been friends for years. You are just as creative with your gorgeous quilts! It is no surprise to me that you have the huge following that you do. You are a true inspiration to so many, even your "older" sister. I am very proud of you and I know Mom and Grandma would be too! Who would have thought that when Grandma made doll quilts for us fifty plus years ago that you would embrace that art and take it to a whole new level. Looking forward to many, many more posts, beautiful quilts and inspiring classes! Thank you for sharing with us all!

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  19. I love being one of your friends, sharing a cup of coffee with you in the morning and i sincerely hope our paths meet someday. Love reading your posts, admiring your quilt designs and starring a hole in your machine quilting photos! Keep it up Lynn!!
    Your friend, ~karen

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  20. Congratulations on your 500th post - may there be many hundreds more to come! I have so many UFOs, I was determined not to start anything new - but I do love Country Charmer. If I were to win this, then that would be a sign, wouldn't it?!

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  21. What a fantastic milestone! Congratulations! I'm envious, and have enjoyed many of those posts! Can't wait for another 500! Thanks for the giveaway, too! That's really generous, and beautiful fabrics, too!

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  22. What an accomplishment-500 posts! Thanks for the giveaway. Love the fabrics you chose.

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  23. Wow! 500 posts & here I am one of your newest readers! I'm looking forward to a stroll through Quilting In The Garden, and this time, visiting In Between Stitches too and seeing some of your works in person.
    Thought last year would be my one and only visit to California, but our daughters 1 year Vet Internship has turned into forever. She found the love of her life in Calif. and the rest is history, sooo, that means an annual Sept. trek is probable...at least til we decide it's time to join her!

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  24. Congrats on your 500th post--that's pretty incredible! Your lovely fabrics are sure to get someone thinking Christmas in July!

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  25. 500 posts is a great milestone. Congratulations. Love these fabrics. Thanks for the chance to win them & the pattern. lyn.robyn.smith@gmail.com

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  26. Congrats Lynn on your 500th post....coming to your blog in the morning is like visiting a good friend in person every day.....best wishes for the next 500 posts.
    Julia

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  27. What a wonderful milestone - well done! And your lovely parcel looks like it will be lots of fun for someone. I've been admiring your quilt(s) for a while now so winning the pattern would just be the icing on the cake. Thanks for doing this - lots of fun!

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  28. Even though I don't blog, I sure like to read them. It's like visiting a long distance friend. Hope it doesn't take too long to make the next 500.

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  29. Congratulations on your special milestone! I love all your beautiful quilts and enjoy seeing them unfold and develop in your postings! I especially love the Country Charmer(remember when you were seeking names for it) and your cottage designs!

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  30. Congratulations and thanks for all of your inspiration over the years! What a gorgeous collection of fat quarters... :)

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  31. Congratulations! I am pretty new to your blog but I have been enjoying it and I enjoy the things that you create.

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  32. Hello Lynn,

    A great post to commemorate your 500th post. I am constantly amazed at your zest for quilting. Have a wonderful weekend.
    Happy days.
    Bev.xoxo

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  33. Hi! Congratulations on your 500th post! I would like to be included in the drawing if possible. I just started blogging in March so I have quite a ways to go to reach 500! Thanks. Nancy at Cozy Thyme Cottage

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  34. Congrats on your 500th post...keep 'em coming!! Love your blog!
    P

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  35. Congratulations on your 500th post! You are an amazing quilter and designer so I am so glad you decided to start blogging, start designing, and start sharing! Love your blog!

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  36. What a great milestone. Congratulations.

    Now, please may I have a word with Zinnie? I need to explain to her how badly I need to win!

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  37. Congrats on your achievement. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  38. That 500 blogs is quite an accomplishment. Congratulations. Thanks for the chance on your wonderful giveaway.

    Mary

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  39. You write your blog every morning with coffee and in PJ's and I read your words every morning with my coffee and in my PJ's. I am always inspired by your work and look forward to the next 500 blogs!

    Diana

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    1. Diana,
      You have a 'no-reply' status so I can't send you an email.
      Lynn

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  40. Congratulation on the milestone!!! I enjoy keeping up with you here on your blog!

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  41. Congrats on your 500th post, and here's to another 500!! It'll take me forever before I get that many!! Thanks for the chance at your giveaway!

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  42. Congratulations on 500 posts. What an accomplishment! Looking forward to the next 500.

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  43. Well done, I enjoy your blog and think 500 posts is a great milestone. Good for you. Zinnie, now come on choose my name, and I'll get you a chew. Seriously though how did you know I was sitting in my pj's, but my beverage is tea, not coffee. Again, well done, may your blog continue. Kind Regards Mandy (mandycurrie@googlemail.com)

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  44. Well done.......500 eh! I love the fabric you're giving away. Lovely reds!!

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  45. Congratulations on 500 posts. You inspire me so much! Please keep it up, another 5,000 posts at least!

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  46. Well done Lynn! Your blog is lovely. I have just spent the weekend trading at a quilt show....so this morning I am reading this post in bed, with the woollies cuddled up and happy that we are back home. Here's to the next 500 posts. Xxx

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  47. Congratulations on this milestone, Lynn! And thank you for all your inspiring quilts. Now, could our Winston have a "woof-woof" with your Zinnie, perhaps?

    The FQs are lovely, and would definitely put me in a "cooler" frame of mind. One hundred degree plus temps for the next seven days here in the desert southwest! Could you throw in a ticket to the bay area? Miss my kids although they were just here Memorial Day weekend...

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  48. Lynn....I'm one of the lucky ones.....I know you personally......you have helped me so much with my quilts and flanges......LOL. Your quilts are beautiful ....Melissa and Leslie are lucky to have you.....hope to see you soon....thanks for a chance at your giveaway......

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  49. What a milestone you have reached, Lynn. Congratulations, and hoping to see another 500 (at least). Thanks for the wonderful fabric giveaway. As always, your fabric choices and colours are the best!

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  50. Congratulations! I haven't been with you for 500 posts, but I have loved all the posts I have read. I would love to have the fabrics come my way. Can't wait to see your October Magic completed.

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  51. Hi Lynn, I read your posts everytime they are new. I think I have been with you from the beginning when Blossoms of Friendship started. You have a gift not only in quilting but writing also. Congrats on your milestone.

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  52. I just came upon your blog and added myself as a follower. Congrats on your 500th post. You sound like a very busy woman.

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