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McCalls Guest blog and a giveaway

August 4, 2016July 22, 2020 88 comments

Today my post here will be short and sweet!

Short because today I am guest blogging over on the McCall’s Quilting’s blog.

Sweet because I have 2 giveaways for you to enter! Woohoo!

My quilt, Two Step, is in the Sept/Oct issue of McCall’s Quilting magazine.

Two Step
Two Step

 

 There is a great fabric giveaway on my post over at McCall’s;  click here to check it out and don’t forget to comment for a chance to win the fabric!

But, BEFORE YOU GO, here on my blog, I have 2 copies of the magazine to giveaway! So leave a comment on this post for a chance to win a magazine.  

McCall's Quilting Sept/Oct 2016
McCall’s Quilting Sept/Oct 2016

 

And as always, my faithful newsletter readers will get a second chance, if you leave a second comment!

Contest on this blog for the magazine giveaway closes Sunday night August 7th at 9pm my time.

OK?  Ready, set… go comment!

Contest on this blog is closed! You can still enter the McCall’s fabric giveaway until Aug 14th.

happy quilting,

Kate

p.s. Today starts the Rocky Mountain Quilt Fever shop hop. On Friday I will be at Sew-ciety in Castle Rock from 10am-3pm, showing off my Braid Template and some quilts.  On Saturday morning, I will be hanging out at Fabric Expressions. Come visit while you go “shop- hopping”!

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88 comments

  1. Deb says:
    August 7, 2016 at 7:04 pm

    I get your email newsletter.

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  2. Deb says:
    August 7, 2016 at 7:03 pm

    I’d LOVE a copy!!!

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  3. Tamie says:
    August 7, 2016 at 4:54 pm

    I’d love to check our your Two Step in print. Thanks for the giveaway and congratulations.

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  4. Kathryn says:
    August 7, 2016 at 4:14 pm

    I’m so glad I found your website! I love being inspired. I’m finding new ideas for quilts I want to do. Finding myself working more on my quilting daily now.

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  5. Betty Phillips says:
    August 7, 2016 at 2:21 pm

    It has been quite some time since I last read a McCall’s Quilting. Would love to receive a copy to get quilting tips and to see your quilt. Congrats!!!!!

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  6. Chris says:
    August 7, 2016 at 9:49 am

    Thanks for the cute quilt idea!

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  7. Deborah B. says:
    August 7, 2016 at 9:01 am

    I read your email newsletter.

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  8. Deborah B. says:
    August 7, 2016 at 9:00 am

    Your Two Step quilt is lovely. Thank you for the opportunity to win a copy of the magazine.

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  9. Rosalind Gutierrez says:
    August 7, 2016 at 7:05 am

    I am a blog follower and love your quilt ideas.

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  10. Bookboxer says:
    August 7, 2016 at 4:48 am

    I get newsletter notifications via email.

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  11. Bookboxer says:
    August 7, 2016 at 4:47 am

    Yet another fabulous quilt! Thanks so much for sharing with all of us

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  12. Ellee says:
    August 7, 2016 at 3:46 am

    I follow by email.

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  13. Ellee says:
    August 7, 2016 at 3:45 am

    Your quilt is beautiful!

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  14. Cathy Wilson says:
    August 6, 2016 at 10:22 pm

    Thanks for the chance to win a copy! I love your new quilt!

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  15. Joanna says:
    August 6, 2016 at 7:51 pm

    I receive your newsletter.

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  16. Joanna says:
    August 6, 2016 at 7:49 pm

    They made a good choice in using your quilt in their magazine. I love the way you designed the border.

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  17. Dorothy says:
    August 6, 2016 at 7:46 pm

    I enjoy you out look on Quilting. Thanks for the info.

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  18. Rochelle Summers says:
    August 6, 2016 at 7:28 pm

    I’m an email follower and enjoy your updates. Thanks for the opportunity.

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  19. Rochelle Summers says:
    August 6, 2016 at 7:28 pm

    Congratulations and well done. Love reading news like this!!

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  20. Wanda T says:
    August 6, 2016 at 7:20 pm

    I’m a current subscriber to your newsletter.

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  21. Wanda T says:
    August 6, 2016 at 7:20 pm

    Love your quilt, Two Step~~such pretty colors. Thanks for the opportunity to win this magazine.

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  22. Rachell Reilly says:
    August 6, 2016 at 6:23 pm

    Mccall’s Quilting is a fun magazine. I don’t subscribe to it, but I love following the blog and I occasionally grab a copy at the store. Thanks and congrats for being published again!
    reillyr2(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  23. Rachell Reilly says:
    August 6, 2016 at 6:21 pm

    I’m glad I get your newsletter or I would have missed out in this! I love reading your blog and seeing your gorgeous projects!
    reillyr2(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  24. Melody Lutz says:
    August 6, 2016 at 5:54 pm

    I subcribe to your newsletter too!

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  25. Melody Lutz says:
    August 6, 2016 at 5:53 pm

    Awesome magazine – would like to own!

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  26. Frans says:
    August 6, 2016 at 3:47 pm

    I am headed to Denver I may have to check it out.

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  27. Carol S. says:
    August 6, 2016 at 3:30 pm

    I am a faithful newsletter reader!

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  28. Carol S. says:
    August 6, 2016 at 3:28 pm

    I love the two step quilt. would love the magazine for the pattern!

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  29. Beth T. says:
    August 6, 2016 at 2:12 pm

    I follow your blog via email. Thanks for letting us know about the giveaways.

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  30. Beth T. says:
    August 6, 2016 at 2:12 pm

    Thanks for a chance to win a copy of this magazine–I’m not a McCall’s subscriber, and always love to see a quilt magazine in my mailbox. 🙂

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  31. Tracy says:
    August 6, 2016 at 1:04 pm

    Love the quilt on the cover! Thanks for sharing!

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  32. Janie says:
    August 6, 2016 at 12:57 pm

    A great magazine to be featured in. Thank you for the giveaway.

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  33. Rommy van Houten says:
    August 6, 2016 at 12:10 pm

    I love the opportunity to win this Quilt magazine. I follow your blog

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  34. Nicole Sender says:
    August 6, 2016 at 12:10 pm

    I’m a Newsletter subscriber!

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  35. Nicole Sender says:
    August 6, 2016 at 12:09 pm

    Beautiful quilt! I enjoy McCall’s Quilting magazine so much!

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  36. Kathy h says:
    August 6, 2016 at 10:05 am

    I follow by email and get your newsletter.

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  37. Kathy h says:
    August 6, 2016 at 10:04 am

    Great quilt. The colors are full of summer goodness.

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  38. Caryn S says:
    August 6, 2016 at 9:40 am

    I also receive your emails.

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  39. Caryn S says:
    August 6, 2016 at 9:39 am

    Your quilt looks like fun. McCall’s does have some good patterns.

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  40. Barbara G. says:
    August 6, 2016 at 9:12 am

    Love your quilt and McCalls magazine.

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  41. Lori Smanski says:
    August 6, 2016 at 8:55 am

    this is fun. I like that quilt on the cover of the magazine. I really love your quilt. The colors and fabrics you put together are wonderful.

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  42. Lori Smanski says:
    August 6, 2016 at 8:54 am

    I follow you by email

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  43. Cathie Kirk says:
    August 6, 2016 at 8:51 am

    Love the Magazine, but unfortunately being on a limited budget I’m not able to buy each edition. I would really like to receive this one. Thanks

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  44. Doris McCarty says:
    August 6, 2016 at 8:10 am

    I receive your newsletter.

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  45. Doris McCarty says:
    August 6, 2016 at 8:10 am

    I love this quilt! I love paper piecing . This quilt really caught my eye . I like the pattern and the colors. Thank you for sharing!

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  46. MaryBeth Little says:
    August 6, 2016 at 8:00 am

    I follow you via email.

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  47. MaryBeth Little says:
    August 6, 2016 at 7:59 am

    That’s a cute quilt. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  48. kathy pfaltzgraff says:
    August 6, 2016 at 7:44 am

    Thanks Kate for writing a newsletter and letting me on your list. Kathy in Colo

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  49. kathy pfaltzgraff says:
    August 6, 2016 at 7:42 am

    What a great way to get a printing of your new pattern. Thanks, Kathy in Colo

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  50. Marcia Smith says:
    August 6, 2016 at 7:42 am

    Thanks so much for the opportunity to following you–very interesting.

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  51. Tina says:
    August 6, 2016 at 7:33 am

    I get your newsletter

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  52. Tina says:
    August 6, 2016 at 7:33 am

    Thank you for your inspiration and generosity.

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  53. Cathy Calloway says:
    August 6, 2016 at 7:21 am

    I just started getting your newsletter. Thanks for the chance to win the magazine with your latest fun quilt!

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  54. Michelle M says:
    August 6, 2016 at 7:15 am

    And I get your newsletter, too.

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  55. Michelle M says:
    August 6, 2016 at 7:15 am

    I rarely splurge on magazines, and this would be great. Thanks!

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  56. Karen Crafts says:
    August 6, 2016 at 7:12 am

    I get your emails 🙂

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  57. Karen Crafts says:
    August 6, 2016 at 7:11 am

    I’ve been trying to save money by not buying magazines, so winning this would be a special treat. Your quilt looks great!

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  58. Paige says:
    August 6, 2016 at 7:03 am

    I receive your newsletter!

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  59. Paige says:
    August 6, 2016 at 7:03 am

    Lovely! Thanks!

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  60. T. Johnson says:
    August 6, 2016 at 6:56 am

    With the job change I can’t remember the last time I was able to buy a magazine. Luck to everyone.

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  61. Connie German says:
    August 6, 2016 at 6:53 am

    Nice quilt. thanks

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  62. lee says:
    August 6, 2016 at 6:37 am

    I am a follower w/ bloglovn!

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  63. lee says:
    August 6, 2016 at 6:36 am

    Congrats on your quilt being in the magazine! Awesome!

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  64. Sam says:
    August 6, 2016 at 6:28 am

    Beautiful quilt! Love paper piecing. Everything comes out so perfect.

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  65. Carole Corn says:
    August 6, 2016 at 6:13 am

    Thanks for the chance to win a great magazine, McCalls is great.

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  66. Fireside Quilter says:
    August 5, 2016 at 8:51 pm

    Congrats on making the cover! Your quilt is exceptional… I really need to try some paper piecing!! Thanks for the chance!!

    Reply
  67. NancyB from Many LA says:
    August 5, 2016 at 7:44 am

    I already follow you via email!

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  68. NancyB from Many LA says:
    August 5, 2016 at 7:43 am

    I loved your quilt – I need to start using colors out of my comfort zone – because it works! LOL!

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  69. Gloria C says:
    August 5, 2016 at 7:40 am

    I love your newsletter and always read it!

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  70. Gloria C says:
    August 5, 2016 at 7:39 am

    I haven’t done paper piecing in several years but you are inspiring me! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  71. nancy lewis says:
    August 5, 2016 at 6:33 am

    I am signed up for your newsletter.

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  72. nancy lewis says:
    August 5, 2016 at 6:24 am

    I love your quilt. Thanks for the great giveaway!!

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  73. Karen Addleman says:
    August 5, 2016 at 6:10 am

    What a lovely quilt. I love the color combo.

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  74. Michele says:
    August 5, 2016 at 4:30 am

    Beautiful quilt!!! I’d love to win a copy of this magazine because we can’t get it where I live!! (I know… Shocking isn’t it!!??)

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  75. Lori Morton says:
    August 4, 2016 at 6:25 pm

    I already follow you thru Email & Pinterest too 🙂

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  76. Lori Morton says:
    August 4, 2016 at 6:25 pm

    Love your Quilt…and promise to try Paper-piecing now. Your Tips were great encouragement! 🙂

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  77. anna Brown says:
    August 4, 2016 at 3:53 pm

    Very cool quilt would love the magazine… happyness04431@yahoo.com

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  78. Jen says:
    August 4, 2016 at 2:23 pm

    Congrats on the published pattern! It is a cute quilt. My mind is already spinning with all of the different color combinations that would work with it. Great job!

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  79. Kathleen says:
    August 4, 2016 at 10:53 am

    I follow you via email notification.

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  80. Kathleen says:
    August 4, 2016 at 10:52 am

    Beautiful quilt! I checked out your guest post too. Love the fabric.
    kakingsbury at verizon dot net

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  81. Donna W says:
    August 4, 2016 at 10:28 am

    I follow your blog via email.

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  82. Donna W says:
    August 4, 2016 at 10:28 am

    Thanks for the paper piecing tips over on the McCall’s Quilting blog. McCall’s has a fantastic magazine.

    Reply
  83. Kathy E. says:
    August 4, 2016 at 9:35 am

    I am a Bloglovin’ follower!

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    1. Kathy E. says:
      August 4, 2016 at 3:52 pm

      Also, a newsletter subscriber!

      Reply
  84. Kathy E. says:
    August 4, 2016 at 9:35 am

    McCall’s Quilting is always the first quilting magazine I look for on the shelves when I’m in the mood for buying. They’ve always got great patterns and ideas!

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  85. carol n says:
    August 4, 2016 at 9:30 am

    Thanks, I love magazines, but don’t get very many of them

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  86. Danette Stankovich says:
    August 4, 2016 at 8:50 am

    Love your quilt. I love paper piecing so I will have to set this pattern aside to sew down the road! Thank you.

    Reply
  87. Kathie L says:
    August 4, 2016 at 8:31 am

    This is one of the few quilting magazines I don’t subscribe to. I’d love to get a look at it and your quilt. Thanks for the giveaway

    Reply

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