Thursday, May 7, 2015

 Hello Blog Tour Attendees!

First, I'd like to say thank you. I know that all of us designers are so grateful for your support.

As you can see, I haven't written a blog in a couple of years. I guess life gets in the way and priorities change. Want to see pictures of my adorable grand children?
I tend toward instant gratification, like the FB page, you can look for The Irish Chain there.

Later this summer, I'll be rebuilding my web site, finally! I have several new patterns designs to add and there will be a contest or two. And, just maybe, I'll start blogging on a regular basis.

Right now, I am getting ready for Quilt Market, as are many of the other designers. One of the fun things that Quiltmaker does is that they give us a LARGE button just like the picture above to wear at market. It's fun to meet the other designers while walking the floor of the convention center. For those not familiar with what the Quilt Market is, it is a buyer's convention for the industry. Quilt shop owners go to see new fabrics, notions,machines and all of those wonderful things that we quilter need (or not!) and want.  I usually post a few pictures from market on my FB page.
Getting ready for market is usually a very busy time for me. I am blessed to be able to work for a couple of fabric companies, Blank Quilting Fabrics and Timeless Treasures among them. It is crunch time with several projects to complete in a very short time. If quilting burned more calories, I'd be a size 2!

Enjoy the tour and have a blessed day!
Sandi




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65 comments:

  1. MicheleMay 7, 2015 at 5:09 AM

    Good luck at Market. Hope it is as fun as it is exhausting (or so I hear)

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  2. DeeMay 7, 2015 at 5:14 AM

    Have fun at Market! Wear comfy shoes!

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  3. Susan L.May 7, 2015 at 5:32 AM

    Good luck completing all your projects for Quilt Market!

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  4. JulieMay 7, 2015 at 5:34 AM

    Hope you have fun at Quilt Market.

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  5. Heirloom StitcherMay 7, 2015 at 5:49 AM

    I like your quilts! We are lucky to have you as a designer☺️

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  6. UnknownMay 7, 2015 at 6:20 AM

    I'm going to check out your Facebook page, have fun at Quilters Market!

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  7. Cathy BMay 7, 2015 at 6:33 AM

    Congratulations on having your block in the magazine!

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  8. NancyMay 7, 2015 at 6:54 AM

    Congrats on being in the magazine and getting that big button!

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  9. DebbieMay 7, 2015 at 6:58 AM

    Sorry not a face book person. . With teen age grands too much information!! Drhodes9@cox.net

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  10. mangozzMay 7, 2015 at 7:26 AM

    Congratulations! chocolatewiskers@aol.com

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  11. Lee Ann L.May 7, 2015 at 7:35 AM

    I hopped over to facebook to see your block. Congrats on making it on the cover!

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  12. JocelynMay 7, 2015 at 7:48 AM

    I don't have facebook, so I'm not able to take a look. But enjoy your market.

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  13. SandraMay 7, 2015 at 7:51 AM

    So, you are into FB. Good for you. You can also do this blogging thing. You're doing fine. Congrats to you for making the cover of this wonderful and priceless magazine. I am so proud of you.

    Sandi Timmons
    sandit1@sbcglobal.net

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  14. LorisMay 7, 2015 at 7:57 AM

    Have a great time at market!

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  15. Linda Big DMay 7, 2015 at 8:21 AM

    Thanks for being a creative quilter!

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  16. DeborahMay 7, 2015 at 8:41 AM

    Nice looking block. Have a great market trip. poladydwd(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  17. Lisa EnglandMay 7, 2015 at 8:43 AM

    This is always such a great magazine!

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  18. Karen in Breezy PointMay 7, 2015 at 8:59 AM

    How fun that your block made the cover!

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  19. alaskamargeMay 7, 2015 at 9:08 AM

    What fun! Aren't grandchildren and quilting such fun. Thank you for sharing your talent!

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  20. MaryMay 7, 2015 at 9:09 AM

    Good luck getting everything ready for market. Have a safe and fun time!

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  21. Terri LynMay 7, 2015 at 9:10 AM

    good luck

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  22. MargaretMay 7, 2015 at 9:12 AM

    Good luck and congrats on your block

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  23. CyndyKMay 7, 2015 at 9:17 AM

    Congratulations on being chosen for the magazine! Have fun at market. cknapp3626@sbcglobal.et

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  24. JANETMay 7, 2015 at 9:21 AM

    Congrats on being on the cover!

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  25. BillieBee (billiemick)May 7, 2015 at 9:22 AM

    Congrats!

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  26. DianthaMay 7, 2015 at 9:27 AM

    Congrats on your block in the magazine and have fun at Quilt Market

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  27. AnonymousMay 7, 2015 at 9:28 AM

    This Blog tour has been a lot of fun. So many wonderful blocks. Enjoy the market!

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  28. DonnaMay 7, 2015 at 9:41 AM

    Grandkids are the best and so is your block, now to find you on FB

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  29. Kathy HMay 7, 2015 at 11:00 AM

    Congratulations and have fun at market.

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  30. UnknownMay 7, 2015 at 11:19 AM

    Thanks for the block.

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  31. LoriMay 7, 2015 at 11:44 AM

    congrats and have a blast at quilt market. your block is very pretty

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  32. vwladyMay 7, 2015 at 11:55 AM

    I know what you mean about life getting in the way sometimes, but, grandkids are such a great distraction! Got to luv 'em! Have a fun time at Market!

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  33. darleneMay 7, 2015 at 12:09 PM

    Irish Chain is one of my favorites. Have fun at market!

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  34. SoccerMomMay 7, 2015 at 12:24 PM

    Took a little hunting to figure out which block is yours. Finally got it from the comment on your facebook page. I do enjoy your block design. Congrats!

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  35. JoyceLMMay 7, 2015 at 12:35 PM

    That's cool about the button. Thanks.

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  36. RachellMay 7, 2015 at 1:16 PM

    Congrats!
    Good luck at market.
    reillyr2(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  37. Renata SMay 7, 2015 at 1:42 PM

    Have fun at quilt market.

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  38. Bluebell Ridge HandworksMay 7, 2015 at 2:37 PM

    Congratulations on having your block published ;o)

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  39. DebMay 7, 2015 at 3:55 PM

    Congrats...now you're forever published! :)

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  40. Kathy S.May 7, 2015 at 4:05 PM

    Have a great time at the quilt market. I too would be a size 2 if quilting burned more calories. Can't wait until you blog more!

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  41. AnonymousMay 7, 2015 at 6:58 PM

    Good luck at Quilt Market and congrats on your block!

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  42. CeciliaMay 7, 2015 at 7:23 PM

    Congratulations on your block and I hope you have a good time at Quilt Market. P.S. Grandchildren are way more important than blogs. :-)

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  43. AnonymousMay 7, 2015 at 7:53 PM

    Best wishes for Quilt Market
    Debby E
    samtaylorcjsmimi at yahoo dot com

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  44. WalterMay 7, 2015 at 8:15 PM

    good for you; life always needs to be a balance! pjrquilter at msn dot com

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  45. Joyful QuilterMay 7, 2015 at 8:24 PM

    Good luck at quilt market and great block.

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  46. MarieMay 7, 2015 at 9:08 PM

    Congratulations on getting published.

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  47. Brenda E.May 7, 2015 at 9:13 PM

    I envy your going to quilt market-seeing all the new items mmmmm... someday I will have to find a way to get there LOL!

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  48. Judy1522May 7, 2015 at 9:34 PM

    Congratulations on having your block on the cover of the magazine.

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  49. arletteMay 7, 2015 at 10:04 PM

    Have fun and congrats for being published!

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  50. Julie SMay 7, 2015 at 10:04 PM

    I'm wondering what block you made?!!!

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  51. LizzleMay 7, 2015 at 11:16 PM

    Quilt Market must be a "blast"

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  52. Emily CMay 7, 2015 at 11:24 PM

    *points up at Julie* I'm wondering that too! Congratulations on being published!

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  53. GillMay 8, 2015 at 2:54 AM

    I'm wondering the same as Julie in WA ??

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  54. LeeMay 8, 2015 at 5:51 AM

    Congrats on your block

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  55. DodyMay 8, 2015 at 5:57 AM

    Congratulations! What fun.

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  56. UnknownMay 8, 2015 at 7:22 AM

    Hope the Quilt Market is lots of fun.
    judybarr at iearn dot org dot au

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  57. TerriMay 8, 2015 at 10:17 AM

    How I wish I could go with you to Quilt Market! Thanks so much for the chance to win.

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  58. KathySueMay 8, 2015 at 4:20 PM

    Quilt Market must be such sensory overload, but what fun too. Enjoy. kathleendotlutzatcomcastdotnet

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  59. AnonymousMay 9, 2015 at 3:06 AM

    Wishing you a wonderful experience at Quilt Market and sending you mega congratulations on all your accomplishments. -- soparkaveataoldotcom

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  60. Jill HicksMay 9, 2015 at 9:53 AM

    Thanks for sharing Irish Chain.

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  61. Tu-Na QuiltsMay 9, 2015 at 9:27 PM

    I was hoping to see a pic of your block so I guess I'll have to sign into FB to check it out.

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  62. @lutzcatsNovember 17, 2015 at 10:08 AM

    Thank you for the entry and Happy Holidays!

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  63. GranChrisNovember 17, 2015 at 9:38 PM

    Irish Chain is always good.

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  64. BarefootThunder November 18, 2015 at 8:55 AM

    congrats on getting your block in!! aren't grandchildren just the BEST ??

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  65. Anna brownNovember 18, 2015 at 9:10 AM

    Very cool going to head to facebook to see your block in color.....happyness04431@yahoo.com

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