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Friday, May 6, 2011

The Tent, the Warehouse and Downtown (and giveaway!)

Eleanor Burns has a show every year. This year she was landing from outer space.





Always the gracious lady to sign her books.

Now if you have ever been to Paducah, you know about the QIAD Tent. Thousands of yards of first quality fabric on sale for $5 a yard. The color of the day will earn you 50c off.

And this year (perhaps because of the weather) they opened their Warehouse for yet even more bolts of fabric.

Long lines, but it was well worth the wait.

The permanent Downtown Store also invited us to look for some amazing fabric from $3 to $5 a yard.

So what's a quilter to do?? Yep, you got it, add some fabric to the stash!!

I did a lot better this year then the first time I went to Paduach ;-)

And because you have come along with me on this Paducah adventure, I want to share a little giveaway with you. Here is what I'd love to give to you. The Lattice Work quilt pattern and your choice of two yards of either blue or

brown and pink fabric.

No hoops to jump through. Just leave a comment on this post and tell me which color way you would like. Winner will be announced on Tuesday.

I've got just a little more to share tomorrow :-D

Happy Quilting!
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87 comments:

  1. TreasuresofjoyMay 6, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    I LOVE the pink and brown. What town is that quilt warehouse in? Sounds like a fun trip!

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  2. SusanMay 6, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    What fun! I have several of her books and I have met her sister, but I have never met Eleanor before. Maybe one day... I really like pink and brown these days, but blue and yellow is always a nice combo too...tough choice!

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  3. Mary AnnMay 6, 2011 at 4:44 AM

    How fun! Thank you for sharing your story - it's almost like I got to come along, too :-) I love the blue and yellow! Did you get a book signed by Eleanor? I have a give-away, too...please visit http://www.rocknquilts.blogspot.com Mary Ann

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  4. yorkie momMay 6, 2011 at 4:50 AM

    I'm decorating my new sewing room ( son off to college) in pink and brown. would love to have it for curtains? chair cover? Thaks for the chance to decorate! gougeonathome@charter.net (Allison)

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  5. Christina DMay 6, 2011 at 5:18 AM

    I love QIAD! I have seen Eleanor in California.
    Her store there is great! Would like to travel to the Paducah store next. I like the brown/pink combination. Thanks for the chance to enter
    dfamily864@att.net

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  6. Stitched With PrayerMay 6, 2011 at 5:18 AM

    Your Paducah adventure sounds like so much fun. I love Eleanor Burns and seeing her in the space suit was delightful! Thanks for sharing those photos. Thanks for a chance in your giveaway and if I am lucky enough to win, I would prefer the blue fabric. Hugs...

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  7. SunnybecMay 6, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    Thanks for sharing, I love to see all the lovely quilts and dream that one day I may just be able to produce something like them. My choice would be pink and brown.

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  8. KimMay 6, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    What a great trip! I actually met Eleanor in Des Moines at the AQS this fall, and of course I bought a couple of her patterns. This pattern looks interesting, and I think I like the blue fabric.

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  9. Stray Stitches (Linda G)May 6, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    Thanks for sharing your adventure. Thanks for the opportunity to enter your giveaway. My choice would be the blue fabric.

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  10. HilachasMay 6, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    What a nice giveaway. I'd love to own the book and the blue fabric. Thanks for the opportunity.

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  11. SydneyMay 6, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    Eleanors' books were what got me hooked on quilting!! Such a gracious and funny lady! Makes me smile every time! Blue is my all time favorite color. Thanks Eleanor!!

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  12. ValMay 6, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    Oh this is so fun. The class that Mom & I took a couple of years ago was based on one of her books. She just looks sweet!! Thank you for showing us this. For people like me that has never got to go this is really something seeing the pics!!!

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  13. A momMay 6, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    I think I need to go to Paducah next year! I think I like the blue fabric. Thanks for the Paducah report and the giveaway!

    Jo Anna

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  14. Kathy ... aka NanaMay 6, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    I am definitely going to have to go to the Quilt Show next spring!!!

    My choice would be blue (my favorite color and I'm already working on a pink & brown quilt for my youngest granddaughter). ;-)

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  15. GillMay 6, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    Thanks for the giveaway!
    I wish we had fabric that cheap in the UK!
    Blue for me please!

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  16. Diane HMay 6, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    Oh, I would love to go to a sale like that! Thanks for sharing. Both are beautiful but I closed my eyes and picked the blue!

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  17. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    My dream is to go to the Paducah show one year. So until then I live through the blogs.:) I love the blue print and pattern. thanks for the chance to win.

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  18. BarbMay 6, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    I think I would have felt like I died and gone to heaven in a warehouse like that. Love your choices of fabric!

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  19. Peach RainbowMay 6, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Looks like you had lots of FUN!

    Thanks for sharing with a lovely giveaway :D
    I love the brown and pink fabric!

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  20. Lady of the ClothMay 6, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    Someday maybe I will get to Pudacah, but in the meantime I will go via bloggers like you who share. I love the lattice pattern and pink and brown sound pretty for it. Carline

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  21. WilmaMay 6, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    Thanks for the trip!! I would love to go sometime but I seem to always be at work. LOL I think the blue would be for me(since its my favorite color) Thanks for the opportunity..I hope you have a nice day

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  22. Vicki BMay 6, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    What a lovely post! Thank you - I enjoyed it very much and thanks for the opportunity to enter your give-away. It's blue for me or pink and brown -lol

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  23. arletteMay 6, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    I'm glad you had fun, and thank you for sharing, the fabric's lovely!!!, Love the pink and brown!!!

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  24. PaulaMay 6, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Ooohhh, I love the pink and brown too! I own some of the blue. :)

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  25. Linda May 6, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Oh, Eleanor Burns...my quilt mentor and idol!! Some day I will meet her!! You are so lucky!!! :-) I love the fabric in those gorgeous rose and pinks! Wow!!

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  26. Catskill QuilterMay 6, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    I like the brown and pink fabric! How nice of you to share your Paducah trip with us!

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  27. sunnyMay 6, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    What a fantastic way to spend a day! Your fabric looks wonderful. I'd especially like to win the blue fabric!

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  28. Barbara RosenzweigMay 6, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    This quilt show looks fabulous and lots of fun!
    Welcome and thanks so much for stopping by my blog and checking out my artwork!
    I have a Super Spring Sale going on now for one month only (May) on all of my Fine Art Prints:
    5x7 matted to 8x10 now $15
    8x10 matted to 11x14 are now $20, 2 for $36
    11x14 matted to 16x20 are now $35, 2 for $65
    …Plus Shipping

    Just contact me to let me know if you are interested in purchasing, and I will honor your discount.

    I am your new follower.
    Barb

    Website: http://www.watercolorsbybarbara.com/
    Art/Gardening/Photography Blog: http://barbararosenzweig.blogspot.com/
    Etsy: barbararosenzweig.etsy.com

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  29. MaryMay 6, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Too sweet of you. Brown and pink sounds delicious. Thank you so much for the opportunity to win!
    Mary

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  30. AndeeMay 6, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    I love the blue fabric...and thanks for sharing your trip for those of us who didn't make it!

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  31. LeeMay 6, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    What a great trip! How fun too! thanks for the lovely giveaway. I love the blue and yellow!

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  32. Keep Stitchin'May 6, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    I have a very good friend that works for Eleanor. Eleanor is a very talented, and entertaining, quilter! Heard about the nasty storms that took down one of their tents!

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  33. Keep Stitchin'May 6, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    I like the pink and brown colorway

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  34. RosaMay 6, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    I glad ou had a nice day and share your trip.
    Thanks for the giveaway.I love brown and pink.

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  35. SallieMay 6, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    Thanks for sharing! I like the pink and brown the best, but I also like the blue.

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  36. And this would be . . . . May 6, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Thank you for sharing the trip. Blue is my favorite color so I guess I will go with Blue!!!!

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  37. EllenMay 6, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    How sweet of you to share your treasures! I love the blue & brown. Eleanor seems like a very fun person. Looking forward to more pictures.

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  38. free indeedMay 6, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Eleanor is such a quilting icon! Think I'll go with the blue colorway...it's been a long while since I made a blue quilt!

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  39. KarenMay 6, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    It sounds like you had a great time! I like the pink and brown. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  40. Bridget BMay 6, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Wish I lived closer to Paducah but thanks for sharing your trip. I like both but guess blue is my favorite. Thanks and Happy Mother's Day.

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  41. BrendaMay 6, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Sounds like a wonderful time. I like the blue color way.

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  42. Marcia W.May 6, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Wow! You are so fortunate to attend that event! If I should win, then Blue pretty please. Thanks for your generousity.

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  43. SewLindaAnnMay 6, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Thanks for sharing the pictures, it looks like a blast (pun intended). I'd go for the brown and pink. Thanks for the chance!

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  44. scottyloverMay 6, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    *SIGH* I wish I had gone with you, you went to way more places than we did. We rode the shuttle to the Office Max/Circuit City lot then were too pooped to do any more. Never made it back out there. Well, there is next year, tho! :)

    I love the pink and brown combination!
    Thanks for the chance!
    Sandy A

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  45. UnknownMay 6, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Wow, I bet that was a good thing to hear Eleanor talk about the quilts. I hope to one day visit that town.

    I like the blue fabric and the pattern looks cool. Thanks for the chance!

    Happy Mothers Day to you!!
    Sonia

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  46. reganMay 6, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    The fabrics you picked up are beautiful! And you can't beat that price! Yippee!

    I'd love to win the brown and pink fabric and pattern! Thanks for having a giveaway! We love that!

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  47. quilaryMay 6, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    Oh I definitely have a bad case of fabric envy! and price envy! I'd love to win the blue, thanks for the chance.

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  48. QuiltSueMay 7, 2011 at 3:12 AM

    I'd love to win the brown and pink, but then again the blue is lovely too.

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  49. Mary on Lake PulaskiMay 7, 2011 at 5:27 AM

    What fun Jocelyn! I would LOVE that book and brown/pink fabric.

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  50. NicoleMay 7, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    That sale looked like a lot of fun! I've got one of her books and I really like it, easy to follow instructions. Thanks for the chance to win... blue for me please :) Good luck everyone!

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  51. Kathy HMay 7, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    What a fun adventure you had in Paducah. I guess you must have to go with an empty suitcase! Good bargains. Thanks for the chance to win. I would pick the pink and brown.

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  52. KarenMay 7, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    Sounds like a great time! Thanks for the giveaway. I love Eleanor Burns. I enjoy her books and patterns. I really like the blue.

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  53. AnonymousMay 7, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Thanks for sharing Quilt Festival at Paducah with us! I can only imagine the excitement of actually being there for it...I was there once, not at festival time, and just that was amazing!
    Again, thanks for sharing and for having a give-a-way in celebration!
    LOVE the pink and brown!
    Hugs,

    Elaine in SLO, Ca

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  54. MickiMay 7, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    I would love to have been there! It is amazing!
    Micki

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  55. NanaNor'sMay 7, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Hi there, I hope someday to get there as well as to Houston. Please enter me in the drawing-what a sweet thing to do. I love the pink and brown. I have made one quilt by Eleanor and loved it-so easy so making another would be so much fun!
    Hugs today.
    Noreen

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  56. robinMay 7, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    :) Thanks for the giveaway. I like the brown & pink.

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  57. Quilting_ChrisMay 7, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    I have always wanted to go, but you're making it so fun it's as if I am along with you. Eleanor is just a delightful person and makes everyone feel special. Oh and I'd like the blue if I were to win.

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  58. LesQuiltsMay 7, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    Hi!
    Someday I'll get to Paduca for the Really Big Show! LOL
    Of course, I'd like the brown and pink fabric, I'll add it t my current quilt for my Dragon Boat team! Thanks for the giveaway!
    Take care, Leslie

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  59. BrendaMay 7, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    You are sooo lucky! I have been collecting Eleanor Burns' books for the last couple of years and have finally built up the courage to start my first quilt. I dream of the day that I can make some of her creations. *sigh* I love the brown and pink fabric. Thank you for the wonderful coverage of this Show and for such a generous giveaway! :)

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  60. Christie describeHappyMay 7, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    That sounds like such a fun way to spend the day and you came back with lovely fabrics!! Ohh... very beautiful pattern.. I would choose the blue. Yum!

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  61. quiltsbycherylMay 7, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    What a wonderful time you had!! And more fabric for a fabriholic....we can never have too much!! Right? I would love the brown and pink combo if chosen. (I really love blue but this would give me a change for spring).

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  62. WendyMay 7, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    I want to go next year. It looks so amazing. Thanks for sharing with us. Also, thanks for the great giveaway, I would love the brown and pink. Have a great Mother's Day.

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  63. CrispyMay 8, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    That Eleanor is such a hoot. I bet it was a great show :0)

    Crispy - Please don't put me in the drawing as I wouldn't use the pattern and it should go to someone who will use it :0)

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  64. BillieBee (billiemick)May 8, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    The blue looks great. Happy Mother's Day!

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  65. Sandie @ crazy'boutquiltsMay 8, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    What a fun trip! I met Eleanor last year and love her sense of humor. Great buys you found too! :-) Love the brown/pink~ thanks for the fun giveaway!

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  66. BeckyMay 9, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    Hi Jocelyn! Your posts on Paducah have been wonderful. I can't get motivated to write my posts:) Photos are loaded, just no words.

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  67. Lisa EnglandMay 9, 2011 at 5:18 AM

    I love that pattern! And the blue fabric. I sure hope to get to the Paducah show someday. Better save my money and make some room for fabric!

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  68. AnonymousMay 9, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    Fabulous and fun pattern.
    Would love to win
    Gina

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  69. EllenMay 9, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    An Eleanor Burns Sale....what could be better?

    Pink and brown would make my day!

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  70. Mini MNM'sMay 9, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    Brown and pink for me! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  71. ShelleyMay 9, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Oh my gosh!!! You got to meet the First Lady of Quilting, Her Quiltness Eleanor Burns!!! It's my dream to meet her, cut with her, sew with her! I like the pink fabric :)

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  72. Michele TMay 9, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Great to hear that you had a good time in Paducah - thanks for sharing! I would love the pink and brown fabric - but they both are pretty!!

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  73. quiltingnanaMay 9, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    I would love the blue...the pattern looks great...love Eleanor Burns shows

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  74. Carla GMay 9, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Sounds like fun... I would love the blue fabric. Thanks for a great giveaway!

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  75. JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)May 9, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Your trip is absolutely lovely - so much to see. Thanks for sharing.

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  76. AnonymousMay 9, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    What fun! Thanks for taking us with you on your trip! Our guild had the pleasure of Evelyn's sis being at our meeting and presenting their new books! Lovely people, and lovely patterns!
    If I were fortunate enough to win, I'd love the blue colorway!
    Jacque in SC
    quiltnsrep(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  77. UnknownMay 9, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    I love the blue fabric. I use blue a lot. My last quilt was blue and yellow with white. Thanks for the give away.

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  78. WinonaMay 9, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Sounds like you had fun. I love the blue fabric. I don't believe I have ever made a blue quilt. About time.

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  79. rockgrannyMay 9, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    I love the blue fabric. Thanks for the chance to enter your giveaway.

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  80. AnonymousMay 9, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    LOVE THE BLUE !
    THANKS FOR SHARING!

    jldouglas@wispwest.net

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  81. Christine MMay 9, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Sounds like a fun day out. Looks like you had a great time. Bit far for me to ever go!

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  82. ~Carla~May 9, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Looks like you had a wonderful day! :) I'd love to win the blue fabric! It's beautiful!!

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  83. jesop84May 9, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    I've been to Paducah before, but never to the quilt museum. Do you ever go to Hancock's of Paducah? Anyway, looks like you had a great time, and what a lovely giveaway. I think I would like the brown and pink if I won. Have a wonderful day!

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  84. Deborah in AtlantaMay 9, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    I've never been to any quilt shows, and would love to go. Eleanor Burns looks like she is such a super sweet lady, and it's nice to know she is what she appears to be. And I'd love the brown and pink if I won. It's beautiful. Thanks for thinking of us and being so generous with your purchase.

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  85. AnnaMay 9, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    I like the blue and yellow. I've been to several trunk shows by Eleanor's sister ...she is a hoot!

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  86. Verna GMay 9, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    blue and Yellow is my favourite color combination!

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  87. Dianne GilesMay 9, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Brown and pink please - reminds me of chocolate and strawberry icecream - yummy. I want to go to Paducah when I grow up!! Thank you for the opportunity to win.

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