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Friday, July 4, 2014

Happy Independence Day

Happy Independence Day from Temecula Quilt Co
Enjoy this little tutorial for a Patriotic Pincushion
Supplies Needed:
two 3-1/2" x 4-1/2" red rectangles
one 2" square  blue print
one 4-1/2" x 5-1/2" rectangle flannel or batting
11 small white buttons
hand quilting thread - I like YLI
#12 pearl cotton - I used Valdani P4
Filling - I used crushed walnut shells
  1 | Draw a line 1-1/2" from bottom of rectangle
2 | Layer flannel or batting and hand stitch on line using YLI
3 | Iron under all 4 edges on blue print square.
4 | Place square in upper left hand corner.
5 | Stitch in place using pearl cotton and add a little star in center.
6 | With right sides together stitch around rectangle with 1/4" seam
and leave a large opening on bottom.
7 | Clip corners and turn right side out.
 8 | In half inch increments mark lines for stitching and button placement
9 | Stitch lines and add buttons as you go using pearl cotton. 
10 | Fill with walnut shells and stitch opening closed.
I made a few for friends and I also have a little something for you.
I made two kits to give away. To enter please leave a comment.
I will pick a winner next Wednesday. If you are reading this
post in your inbox please click here and leave a comment.
Sorry email replies cannot be added to drawing.

294 comments:

  1. What a cute tute! Thank you for the chance to win. I love your blog; so much inspiration. :)

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  2. What a cute idea - have to make and add to my other patriotic pin keeps. I hope I win the kit.

    You have such a creative mind.

    Charlotte

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  3. Darling little flag! Thank you for the chance to win the kit! Love your creations!

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  4. Oh CUTE! Must.make.one! But I'll wait to see if I win the kit first! LOL Thanks for the giveaway and Happy 4th!

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  5. I love this patriotic project! Then again, I love all of your quilts, etc. that you so generously share. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  6. very cute - would love to win a kit!

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  7. I love decorating with patriotic items and this one would fit right in! I'd love to win a kit for it,

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  8. Would love to win one of these little kits. I am a Canadian however my Dad was born in Iowa so I have a connection!

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  9. What a cute idea. I am making pin cushions and using them for decorations on my coffee table. Would love to add this one to the basket.

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  10. Happy 4th of July to you, too!! Love the little pincushion! One can never have too many. Thank you for the chance to win a kit.

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  11. Happy 4th of July to you, too!! Love the little pincushion! One can never have too many. Thank you for the chance to win a kit.

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  12. I love this idea. I'm tempted to try it with wool scraps. Thank you for the pattern and the chance to win.

    Dot

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  13. Thank you SO MUCH for this adorable idea - I *have to* make a few of these!

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  14. What a cute idea ! Love it . I 'd like to enter your giveaway because this date is important for you and for me too (it's my birthday ). Thanks for the pattern. Hugs from France

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  15. i love your patriotic pincushion, it's just too dawgone 'sweet'. thank you for this opportunity and the tutorial. cheers!

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  16. Love the pincushion and will make one whether I win one of the kits or not. I have a red enamel container like the white one in your picture, but i don't have the lid for it. (It came from my husband's grandmother.)

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  17. You are so nice with all the patterns you share with us. This is a must make for me. Thank you!!

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  18. How cute! Thanks for the chance to win.

    Robin

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  19. such a clever idea!!!!!!!!!! I love, love , love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are so talented. This pincushion needs a home in my collection!

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  20. So cute and sweet. I will make one even if I don't win, but if I win I could make two. I'd love to win the kit because the little zip bag is so cute and I can always use another zip bag for all my hand projects. Happy 4th!

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  21. This is so cute. I am going to make one. Happy Independence Day!

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  22. What a cute idea. There are never enough pin cushions so it could double as decoration and be useful. Thank you for the patriotic freebie.

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  23. Taking a break from making Summer Spools. What a fun tutorial - thanks so much!

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  24. Wow what a special 4th of July treat. Happy firecracker day to you!

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  25. Cutest pincushion for the 4th of July, EVER!!!

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  26. What a clever idea. I want one of these, hope I win a kit! Like all the different shapes of buttons!

    Gloria
    gyates625@bellsouth.net

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  27. So appropriate for today. Thanks for sharing and for the giveaway.

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  28. Love it! Such a cute idea. Thanks for a chance to win a kit.

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  29. What a sweet pc! Thank you for the chance!! Happy 4th!

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  30. That is so adorable. What a great idea. Thanks for the chance to win a kit. Have a great Independence Day!!

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  31. This is the perfect tutorial! Honors our country and is so cheerful!

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  32. Cute little pinkeep !
    Happy independence day from France !

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  33. Love almost anything red, white and blue - especially cute primitive ones like this! Thanks for the chance to win a kit. Happy Independence Day!

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  34. Thank you for the lovely pincushion tutorial! This will be a fun project to do. Happy Birthday USA!

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  35. What a darling project! Thanks for the tutorial! I would love a kit, thanks for the opportunity!

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  36. Cutest little pincushion ever. Can't wait to make it. Thanks for the chance to win a kit! Happy 4th of July.

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  37. What a darling project! Thanks for the tutorial! I would love a kit, thanks for the opportunity!

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  38. I'd love to make one of these adorable pincushions! Have a great Fourth of July :-)

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  39. What a great idea! So cute - I love all of your quilty things. Wish I had them all!

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  40. What a great idea. I'd love to win a kit. Thanks for the tutorial.

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  41. Another holiday quilt! I love it! Thanks!

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  42. Thanks for sharing the pattern with us. Happy 4th.

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  43. Oh so cute, and doesn't look to hard to make. You come up with great projects!

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  44. What a darling project! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the buttons! Happy 4th.

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  45. Wonderful. Please put my name in the hat.

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  46. How sweet,.. The pattern, the instructions and then the Big Bang of a give away. Thanks for all.

    Happy 4th to you and yours and may we always be free.

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  47. Soo cute! Since I'm almost a firecracker--born on the 3rd of July--I LOVE everything red, white, & blue!! Thanks for the chance to win the kit!

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  48. love your pin cushion and would love to win a kit ! thank you.

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  49. What a cute idea! I love all your quilts and am so glad your shop is close by! Thank you for sharing all your cute ideas and for the chance to win a kit!

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  50. So cute! as all you make, easy instructions and motivating. Thank you!

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  51. I enjoy making pin cushions. A flag pin cushion would be cute and fun to make.

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  52. How cute is that!!! Love how you made the blue field so easy to stitch on the red felt. Thank you!

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  53. Love the pincushion! Thanks for the tutorial.
    Hope you have a wonderful Independence Day!

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  54. Thank you for sharing the patterns, Temecula Quilt Company has enhanced my life! Happy Independence Day!

    Donna H

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  55. Happy 4th to you and your family!Would love to win this kit.Thanks for the opportunity.

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  56. Sooo very sweet. Love the bonus of directions. Great job.
    Happy 4th.
    Laurie

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  57. That's adorable! I'd love to win a kit. Keeping my fingers crossed.

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  58. What a cute pin cushion, a flag for the 4th.
    Thanks for the tutorial and for the giveaway.

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  59. Nice - would love to win this kit.

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  60. What a darling pincushion! Thanks for the chance to win a kit. Love your blog.

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  61. I love everything Americana! Thanks for the giveaway.

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  62. What a sweet little pincushion! Happy 4th!

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  63. The flag pin cushion is just TOO cute. Thanks for the tutorial and the giveaway.

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  64. This is so darn cute.. just love it... maybe I will win..

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  65. I am always inspired by your things....want to go and make a little flag pincushion today on the Fourth--maybe I will!!!! Thanks always for the cute things you share with us! Nancy.

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  66. The pin cushion is just too cute. Perfect for the Fourth! Thank you so much for sharing the directions and for all your other quilt alongs. It's so generous of you to share.

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  67. My home is decorated in Americana motif from Easter to Halloween. This patriotic pincushion would be a great addition! Happy July 4th.

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  68. How cute is that little patriotic flag pin cushion! I love it! Thanks for the great idea and the inspiration! Love the buttons for stripes! Very creative!

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  69. What a cute pincushion. I love your projects. I hope I win the kit.

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  70. Oh what a sweet pincushion. Red, white and blue is always a favourite combo of mine.

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  71. Happy Independence Day! This is a sweet pincushion! Wish I was closer so I could visit your shop! Your pictures are truly beautiful! Enjoy and thank you for your contributions to the quilting world...especially my world!!

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  72. Very cute! Don't have a red,white,blue pincushion- yet.....

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  73. Perfect little project while waiting out hurricane Arthur. Thanks!

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  74. What a darling pin cushion! You are so creative and generous wonderfully generous in sharing your creativity!

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  75. Love pincushions and anything patriotic.
    Would love to win a kit!

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  76. How Darling! Love this and would love to win . thanks ! Happy Fourth to you too!

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  77. That is such a neat idea. Would love to win this kit.
    Carolyn b cab43252yahoo.com

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  78. So cute! Would love to win!!!
    Have a safe and happy weekend!

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  79. Oh so adorable!! Thanks, Sheryl, for this darling project. Perfect to stitch up this holiday weekend.
    Love it....thanks for the chance to win!

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  80. Lovely pincushion , would love to win a kit! I have an offwhite / red X-stitch pincushion I made last year, would go great with this! Thank you for the opportunity! (And should I win, I have a Dutch email address, but have an American postal address I use, so no worries about the postage).

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  81. They are adorable Sheryl!! It's my birthday today, can I please win!!
    Blessings, Anita Taylor

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  82. Happpy 4th! That is absolutely adorable! Thanks for the chance to win

    mcmsagers AT comcast DOT net

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  83. Now that is a very cute cushion. Something I would like do. Thanks for the chance to have a kit.

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  84. What a great pin cushion...love it!

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  85. That is just darling for the 4th of July.. Thanks for the chance to win a kit!

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  86. Absolutely Darling! I love the variety of cute little buttons and the stitched white stripes!

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  87. What a cute pin keep.. Thanks for the chance to win a kit. You always have such nice ideas.

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  88. How adorable!! Put my name in the bucket as you are too far from Massachusetts for a visit!!

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  89. Love it! Thanks for the tutorial and give away!

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  90. I have loved all of your free projects for those of us that can't get to your shop. It's on my bucket list though!!
    Would love to win this little kit. Thanks for the chance.

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  91. What a special way to honor the Fourth of July! With all of the cookouts and celebrations planned for this day, I look forward to quiet time sewing and your pincushion is a perfect project! Thank you for the chance to win a kit!

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  92. While winning a kit would be lovely the gift of the tutorial is wonderfully generous of you. Thanks so much. Have a happy and safe day.

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  93. I love the pincushion and would love to win a kit. They are so cute in the little bag. Connie L.

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  94. I love it! Even if I don't win I want to thank you for sharing your lovely ideas. Happy 4th!

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  95. Oh how cute! I'll be digging through my stash to make a few of these. Would love the little kit. Love everything you do and just discovered your shop!

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  96. Happy 4th!🇺🇸 And thank you for all these darling little projects!!!

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  97. Really clever Holiday concussion!
    Thank you for the pattern and give away!! Would love the chance to win a kit!
    June Sommer
    Angier,NC

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  98. I love this pincushion! It is adorable. I'd love to make one! Have a wonderful 4th of July.

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  99. I love pincushions! Thanks a lot for this tutorial and the chance to win a kit!
    And thank you for all your beautiful creations you share!

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  100. Merci pour ce tuto, je vais me régaler a le confectionner, Happy 4th of July bises

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  101. Oh how cute! What a lovely way to ALWAYS remember our soldiers who every day put their lives on the line for us. God Bless our country and especially our soldiers this 4th of July, 2014.

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  102. It's so sweet. Thank you for the pattern.

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  103. Happy 4th to you and yours. That pincushion is really cute. I would love a chance to win a kit. Thanks so much. Love your blog and all your wonderful creations.

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  104. Adorable Patriotic Pincushion - thanks for the tutorial!

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  106. The pin keeps are awesome!!!! I would love a chance to win! Tina

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  107. Love it! One of the best blogs/Website and quilt shop ever!

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  108. Oh goodness, that is darling! I'd love to win a kit!
    Thank you for the opportunity!

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  109. Such a great patriotic project! Happy 4th of July! So thanksful for our freedom.

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  110. That is a really cute pincushion. Thank you for the instructions.

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  111. Excited to open email and see what treasure would be there -- would love to win a kit.

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  112. Happy 4th!!! I would love to win this and what a wonderful feeling to celebrate our freedon.

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  113. you continue to amaze!!! Love this tut!!! I so want this.... thanks for the chance...

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  114. Very cute, can't wait to make a few for some teachers at school.

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  115. Happy 4th of July! The flag pincushion is so sweet. I love the different button shapes.

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  116. My home is decorated with patriotic items and this one would look great! I'd love to win a kit for it,Thank you for the chance to win the kit!

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  117. I have the perfect spot for this one on my hutch in the dining room. Thanks for the idea and tutorial, Sheryl, and for the give-away.

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  118. You are always so generous! Thank you for sharing! Deborah Cade

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  119. Wat à Nice pincushion and à loveley tocht, I like your blog and is à great inspiration to me.

    Ria from Holland ;0))

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  120. Adore little flags. Thanks for the instruction & for the chance to win!
    I am in love with pincushions!

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  121. Too cute as usual!! Thanks for the tutorial, but would love to win the kit. Thanks

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  122. oh so cute what a great idea for this holiday which is my favorite. thanks for the chance to win

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  123. This is an adorable pin cushion and I have to admit, pincushions are a weakness right now...Thanks for the giveaway and happy 4th to all of you at Temecula Quilt Company!

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  124. This is really cute! I love flags AND I love pin cushions! This is a "must have"!

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  125. This is so Nice thing , And not so difficulté for a Nice teen-âgée who love And dream "America"!!!
    Happy 4 july!!!
    Nadine from,france

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  126. You have THE cutest ideas! How I wish I had you closer!

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  127. What a perfect giveaway for the holiday weekend! Love the buttons on this little project!

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  128. Now that is pretty danged cute! Happy Birthday America!
    Thanks for the tutorial.

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  129. Think I have time to run make that up right now! Thanks & Happy Fourth!

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  130. Absolutely adorable!! Luv ur creations!!

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  131. This is too cute! If I win, I'll pick it up and save shipping.

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  132. very sweet! Thank you for the,pattern and the chance to win!

    happy 4th of July,
    Mary

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  133. This is so "very" cute. I love all the postings you send and want to make this one. Thank you for sharing. I hope I win ! ! ! ! ! *****

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  134. I love everything that is patriotic. Even if I don't win a kit, I'll make several for our 2015 quilt show ... the theme is The Red White and Blue!!!!! How perfect!
    Happy Independence Day!
    Elli

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  135. That is adorable! Happy 4th!

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  136. Cute idea. Think I will make some out of wool. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  137. Fantastic! A nice project to keep the 4th of July celebration going a while longer. Thanks for sharing this. Happy 4th. :-D

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  138. So cute...and perfect for the 4th!

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  139. Love this I "need" to make several m

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  140. You have such a talent for making simple little things that are so precious. Sometimes simple looks quick and easy. You take simple and make it look so creative. We're all winners with the tutorial. Still would love the kit and project bag.
    thanks
    vickie

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  141. Thank you for another great idea!

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  142. That's adorable! Think I'll go pull some fabrics right now!! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  143. Adorable! Absolutely adorable. Hope you're having a good holiday ... we're having a quiet Fourth Of July here by ourselves today.

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  144. So cute. Happy 4th to you too!

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  145. Love this pincushion!
    Thanks for sharing all your creativity with the rest of us!

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  146. Love the patriotic pincushion. I like anything flag related. Happy 4th of July.

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  147. Thanks for the chance to win, what an adorable little cushion.

    Happy 4th of July and thank you for all the free sew alongs and inspiring quilts.

    Happy Sewing

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  148. I would love to win! Lovely pin cushion.

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  149. Cute and clever, I love your packing in the zipper pouch too.
    Thank you for providing so much quilting inspiration!

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  150. Happy Independence Day! Freedom is a great blessing! LOVE your pincushion!

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  151. Perfect gift for a friend who loves primitive patriotic.

    Mary

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  152. How adorable! Love Americana! Happy Independence Day to you.

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  153. Those are so cute. Love your designs.

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  154. This is wonderful. Thanks for the pattern.

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  155. The minute I saw the pattern, I knew I would be making one. You have the nicest projects for us. To win a kit would be like frosting on the cake. Thank you for the opportunity to win one.

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  156. Happy Independence Day to you also! There is no end to your creativity and I am soooo lucky to have found your site!
    Martha C.

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  157. What a wonderful Patriotic Pincushion! It surely would look great in my Patriotic Sewing Room! Thank you for always sharing your wonderful creativity with us.
    Margie S.

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  158. Happy Independance Day to you too. Lovely tote. :-)

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  159. So cute! I must say that I also enjoy viewing your Friday's posts with the fussy cut stars.

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  160. This is absolutely adorable and so fun to set out for the 4th of July. Thank you for the chance to win and the giveaway. Happy July 4th to you! Nola

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  161. Happy 4th of July! Thanks for the giveaway -- I always love reading your blog and love your shop. Wish I could visit in person!

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  162. What a cute pincushion. I would love to have that in my sewing kit.

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  163. That is adorable ! Would love to win a kit! Happy 4th!

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  164. I would love to win. I can never get enough pin cushions. So very cute. Happy 4th

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  165. Adorable ... as everything you do is great. Talented lady! Happy 4th! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  166. That little flag is too darn cute. Would love to win a kit. Thanks so much for all you do.

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  167. This little flag is adorable! Would love to make one.

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  168. 'Sew' stinkin' cute! Thank you 'sew' much for the tutorial! I need to make one or two or three of these! Better check and see if I have the red wool. Also, thank you for the chance to win. Hope you are having a fun, yet safe 4th! HUGS... and stitches

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  169. Thank you for this adorable pin keep. I can't wait to make one for me and one for a friend.!!

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  170. Thank you for this adorable pin keep pattern I can't wait to make one for myself and one for a friend.

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  171. SUPER cute! I need to make one of these! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  172. Flags are very important in our family for many years since our first child was born on Flag Day (June 14th).
    I would love to win one of your precious kits.

    Synthia

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  173. Flags are very important in our family for many years since our first child was born on Flag Day (June 14th).
    I would love to win one of your precious kits.

    Synthia

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  174. I love pincushions and belong to a 'Crazy About Pincushions' group. Your design will be perfect for our next challenge. Thank you for the giveaway.

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  175. I love Patriotic and would love to have one of the kits. Thanks Paula in KY

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  176. Cute little pincushion. Thanks for sharing. I would love to add it to my collection/

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  177. What a cute little pincushion! Very sweet. Thanks! K-

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  178. Sooo cute and I don't have a flag in my collection. What a great wait to celebrate the 4th with a little flag pincushion made on that day.

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  179. Miss you guys!!! This is a fantastic project and one that I could use in Kansas ;). I love it and hope all is well!

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  180. Love the Americana pincushion.

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  181. Thank you so much for the patriotic pincussion pattern with instructions. Happy 4th of July. And happy birthday to all who were born on this Great Historical date. Thank you for the opportunity to be included in the drawing. You're so thoughtful.

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  182. Thank you very much for this darling tutorial!

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  183. I love all things Americana. These are adorable. I'll be hunting for red wool as soon as I leave the computer.

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  184. Love patriotic!!!! This is so cute. Thanks

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  185. Wow! 194 comments so far! I guess that says alot about how cute these little flag pillows really are! They will go nicely with the Summer Block of the Week quilt! (I'm stitching on week 4 tonight) Thanks for letting us all have a chance to win a flag pillow kit!

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  186. What a sweet little pin cushion! I love all things patriotic. Thank you for a chance to win.

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  187. I would love to win the kit. Thanks for the
    opportunity. Luv your blog. Lee

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  188. I love the cute little flag pinkeep! I am putting this on my to-do list!

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  189. Love the little flag my sewing room is done in flags. Loving your blog found it by accident but glad I did.

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  190. So very cute! I'd love a chance to win!

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