Thursday, November 21, 2013

Black Tie Boogie Hop

Is it Friday already,  where do the weeks go?  I was told by my mother when I was a little girl that the older you get the faster time goes by.  Boy, I hate to admit how right she was.  

Today is my day to show what I came up with for the "Black Tie Boogie" hop.  And wait till you see what I made.   

But first and foremost, I want to thank
  Vickie Mazurek   and   Madame Samm
     for all their hard work to make this all possible. 

When I first heard of the Black Tie Boogie hop, my first thought was making something out of black ties.  Oh, was I wrong....this is sooo much more fun!  

I never made roosters before, so I got out my paper and drew this:


OK, it was a normal rooster, so I did him in this cool fabric I had.
He ended up a Mug Rug for a good friend of mine that LOVES Spots.


Now my juices are flowing.  I got out my paper again.  Oh look, Foghorn Leghorn is flirting with those chickens again:



Oh I had fun hunting for the right fabric that I had in mind for him.  (I used some of my scrap Bali's)




I machine appliqued them onto a gray background, added a boarder and quilted it in a grid.
And here it is with the finishing touches on:




Well, now that you have seen my Roosters, grab a cup of coffee and some cookies and lets go see the rest:


November 22  (today)

And here is next weeks schedule:


November 25
November 26
November 27
November 28

Sad to say, this is the last Blog hop of the year.  The holidays are coming and everyone is going to be very busy.  I know I sure am.  I have been trying to keep up with Christmas items and getting ideas for Christmas presents to get and make.  Oh, this was always my favorite time of year.  The day after Thanksgiving is the day to put up my tree and decorate.  I love turning all the lights out at night and turning on the Tree lights.  Then light a few candles on the Mantle.  Oh, what a great atmosphere of the season.  

But wait....before we all go off and doing our own thing for the season, I got this really cool EQ Quilting Designs program with over 800 quilting designs that I am givingaway.  


 

To enter is easy, just leave me a comment.  For a second entry be a follower and let me know.  I am offering this to anyone, and will ship it anywhere.  So make sure I can contact you.  I will announce my winner next Saturday after the hop is over,  (November 30th).   So good luck to everyone.  

Till then, I hope you all check out all the rest of those proud roosters out there.

AND

HAPPY QUILTING EVERYONE!!


To get special designed quilts or to see my gallery, check out my site at: http://janesquilting.com
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102 comments:

  1. Kristen KingNovember 21, 2013 at 11:16 PM

    Great job...I love your applique quilt! :)

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  2. Rina MasonNovember 21, 2013 at 11:59 PM

    Love both of your projects. The polka dot rooster is so cute and Foghorn Leghorn just puts a smile on my face.

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  3. Rina MasonNovember 22, 2013 at 12:00 AM

    I'm a follower via GFC

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  4. Judy BNovember 22, 2013 at 12:03 AM

    Love your mug rug, but Foghorn Leghorn and his girlfriends is just 2 darn cute! Thank you for sharing.

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  5. Jodi - usairdollNovember 22, 2013 at 12:23 AM

    Love your mugrug! So striking in black and white! I temember watching Foghom in cartoons when I was a kid, hehe. You did a wonderful job! Thanks for sharing!

    Thank you for a super giveaway and a chance to win.

    usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

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  6. Jodi - usairdollNovember 22, 2013 at 12:24 AM

    I am a follower via BlogLovin.

    Thanks again for a chance to win.

    usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

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  7. Celtic ThistleNovember 22, 2013 at 12:26 AM

    I love your dotty Rooster, you are a talented artist and sewer!

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  8. KristyNovember 22, 2013 at 12:29 AM

    Very cute quilts. Love the mug rug. Glad you got inspired and made both. Thanks for sharing. K-

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  9. LorY AymondNovember 22, 2013 at 1:52 AM

    I am really in awe of both of your drawings and final products! Your work is fantastic! I am a new follower of your blog, but I am sure I will be checking back often. I hope you have a Wonderful Holiday Season!

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  10. AnonymousNovember 22, 2013 at 3:11 AM

    Oooh yeah, the rooster just loves his chicks, such a friendly quilt, just makes me smile and reminds me of MAX, my favourite rooster we had in Namibia, he was a very happy coq looking after 25 hens.... what a life :-))

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  11. SparkyNovember 22, 2013 at 3:40 AM

    Ohhh Jane, your coo is just sooooo worth celebrating, fun roosters, it is like they know something we don't lol darn cute..

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  12. Purl ButtonsNovember 22, 2013 at 3:49 AM

    I love the little mug rug. I am currently having heart palpitations over traditional and vintage designs. Foghorn is cute, too. I think he is old enough to be considered VINTAGE if not TRADITIONAL!

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  13. Purl ButtonsNovember 22, 2013 at 3:50 AM

    I am a GFC follower--PurlButtons

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  14. charlotteNovember 22, 2013 at 4:02 AM

    That spotted fabric is just perfect for your rooster. Love it. And your Foghorn Leghorn is amazing. Great job, Jane!

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  15. KaHollyNovember 22, 2013 at 4:41 AM

    OMG, you are one talented lady. I love the rooster! Foghorn Leghorn is just too much fun. Well done!!

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  16. KaHollyNovember 22, 2013 at 4:41 AM

    I am a follower and so glad of it!

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  17. BetsyNovember 22, 2013 at 4:47 AM

    Jane, the wall hanging is way too cute!

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  18. BetsyNovember 22, 2013 at 4:47 AM

    I'm already a follower

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  19. ThearicaNovember 22, 2013 at 5:18 AM

    I was thinking about Foghorn leghorn just yesterday! ha!

    Love the little quilt!

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  20. JeanieNovember 22, 2013 at 5:32 AM

    I haven't seen Foghorn in a long time and this is just the cutest quilt.... I can hear him flirting with the ladies. Thanks for sharing and thanks for the great giveaway!

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  21. AnonymousNovember 22, 2013 at 5:37 AM

    Your Foghorn made me chuckle. You are very talented! Thanks for sharing him.

    dbelliott@outlook.com

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  22. AnonymousNovember 22, 2013 at 5:43 AM

    I am a new follower by e-mail.

    dbelliott@outlook.com

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  23. Elizabeth CoughlinNovember 22, 2013 at 6:06 AM

    Foghorn Leghorn rules! He's my husband's favorite cartoon character of all time, and your quilt is truly wonderful! Your mug rug is awesome too. I am now following you via Bloglovin.

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  24. DonnaNovember 22, 2013 at 6:19 AM

    I love Mr Rooster showing off his barnyard ladies on your wall handing.

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  25. Lisa EnglandNovember 22, 2013 at 6:19 AM

    Wow, your projects are so cute and creative! Thanks for sharing.

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  26. Marjorie's Busy CornerNovember 22, 2013 at 6:25 AM

    Lovely Roosters....and I love Foghorn leghorn!!!! That is just adorable...

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  27. CalicojoanNovember 22, 2013 at 6:47 AM

    How fun is that quilt. Such personality! Youv'e made my day!

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  28. CalicojoanNovember 22, 2013 at 6:47 AM

    How fun is that quilt. Such personality! Youv'e made my day!

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  29. Britt-IngerNovember 22, 2013 at 6:55 AM

    Your projects are awesome, but the appliqué is so cool. Thanks for sharing your creativity.

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  30. VickieNovember 22, 2013 at 7:13 AM

    WOW Jane ! Your drawings are just great and your quilt is bright and fun...love it ! I am a follower and would love to win the generous prize your giving away !

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  31. AnonymousNovember 22, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    These are wonderful, and you have quite a talent for creating your own original designs! ( I visited your other blog page too.)

    ~Lynda

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  32. TammyNovember 22, 2013 at 7:28 AM

    Love your roosters. Wow you are good drawing those rooster designs. Your projects look fabulous.

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  33. UnknownNovember 22, 2013 at 7:31 AM

    Very nice work, thanks for sharing

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  34. ReneaNovember 22, 2013 at 7:39 AM

    Love your quilt. Sew cute. Thanks for the great giveaway.

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  35. MichelleNovember 22, 2013 at 7:48 AM

    Very Cute!!

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  36. GillNovember 22, 2013 at 8:16 AM

    I love this quilt Jane !!

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  37. UnknownNovember 22, 2013 at 8:20 AM

    I am a new email follower: sewingblogsarefun at yahoo dot com

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  38. UnknownNovember 22, 2013 at 8:22 AM

    Wow, you are a really good artist to be able to draw up Foghorn Leghorn and his chickees...what a cute idea and finished product! Thanks for sharing and thanks for the giveaway...

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  39. Just Quilt ItNovember 22, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    This brought a chuckle to my morning--so cute. Great work. I love the mug rug, too. I'm getting ready to make some Christmas ones this a.m.

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  40. Just Quilt ItNovember 22, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    I am a follower on GFC.

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  41. DeonnNovember 22, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    Jane, these are great! Thanks for showing the drawings in your creative process! So fun.

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  42. Needled MomNovember 22, 2013 at 8:36 AM

    Your chickens are fabulous!!!! I love that border fabric too.

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  43. Needled MomNovember 22, 2013 at 8:37 AM

    I am one of your followers on GFC.

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  44. Vicki BNovember 22, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    Absolutely adorable. No other way to say it.

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  45. RobinNovember 22, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    Oh my goodness Jane! I love that Foghorn Leghorn as much as I loved watching that cartoon!!! Your mug rug is beautiful!

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  46. CarlaNovember 22, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    I thought I was a follower, but now I'm sure of it. Great giveaway. Thank you.

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  47. CarlaNovember 22, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    I really love your artistic talent. What fun projects. That quilt makes me smile and smile big...

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  48. LoriNovember 22, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    I love your mug rug and adore your little quilt. Fog horn and his ladies are so adorable. And the fabrics you used for both are great. Thanks for a chance.

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  49. LoriNovember 22, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    I am a new follower via email and look forward to hearing from you. I am a newbie so am trying to pick up tips from all over the place. Thanks for this great give a way.

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  50. AnonymousNovember 22, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    That Foghorn Leghorn is sure a flirt! I love how the hens are fluttering their eyes at him.

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  51. AnonymousNovember 22, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    I follow your blog via email.

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  52. Carol SwiftNovember 22, 2013 at 10:17 AM

    You are such a talented lady...those designs are amazing! I love Foghorn!

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  53. MarcyNovember 22, 2013 at 10:49 AM

    Oh ha ha. Great design. I'm lovin' it. Your talent is amazing.

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  54. CindyNovember 22, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    You are so awesome! To be able to draw your own applique patterns? That would be my dream, but I never had the confidence to learn how to draw. Love your projects.

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  55. tink's momNovember 22, 2013 at 12:08 PM

    Love how you turned your drawings into quilted treasures. Wonderful job on both pieces.

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  56. Judy Cooper Textile ArtistNovember 22, 2013 at 12:18 PM

    Great projects! Thanks for sharing

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  57. Judy Cooper Textile ArtistNovember 22, 2013 at 12:18 PM

    I follow via email

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  58. Marla's CraftsNovember 22, 2013 at 1:13 PM

    That is a very interesting give away. Love the quilt. It is to cute. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  59. StitchinByTheLakeNovember 22, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    Both projects are wonderful but Foghorn Leghorn - adorable! blessings, marlene

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  60. Dawn FrischNovember 22, 2013 at 1:28 PM

    Great project!! Sure do love the roosters!
    Happy quilting
    Dawn
    array-dawn at cox dot net

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  61. Dawn FrischNovember 22, 2013 at 1:29 PM

    Just signed up to follow your blog via email! Can't wait to see the other creative projects that you create!
    Have a good weekend.
    Dawn
    array-dawn at cox dot net

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  62. AnonymousNovember 22, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    Congratulations on being a pick of the day. I remember Foghorn Leghorn. Thanks for the chance to win a super prize.

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  63. AnonymousNovember 22, 2013 at 2:46 PM

    I follow you via email.

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  64. SallieNovember 22, 2013 at 3:09 PM

    Love your Foghorn Leghorn! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  65. LisaNovember 22, 2013 at 3:29 PM

    You make me giggle! I love it! Your giveaway is very generous! Thank you

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  66. LisaNovember 22, 2013 at 3:30 PM

    I follow through GFC and Bloglovin! Thanks again! He always was the best rooster!

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  67. RosaNovember 22, 2013 at 3:39 PM

    Wonderful quilts. Love the mug rug!

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  68. RosaNovember 22, 2013 at 3:41 PM

    I`m a happy follower via GFC.

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  69. CreateologyNovember 22, 2013 at 3:48 PM

    Oh how clever of you to draw such a fabulous rooster. The mug rug is divine. I adore Foghorn and his chicks and you have really outdone this challenge. Thank you for Black Tie Boogie Hopping. Creative Stitching Bliss...

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  70. evelynNovember 22, 2013 at 3:53 PM

    Foghorn Leghorn steals the show! How cool is that expression, and how talented of you to be able to both draw, and piece and quilt it. Great job!

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  71. JoyceLMNovember 22, 2013 at 4:45 PM

    Thanks for sharing your cute projects & thanks for the giveaway.

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  72. JoyceLMNovember 22, 2013 at 4:46 PM

    I'm a GFC follower. Thanks again.

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  73. LydsfireNovember 22, 2013 at 5:56 PM

    Your applique quilt is funky fun! Great job! dahlen511atgmaildotcom

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  74. AnonymousNovember 22, 2013 at 6:18 PM

    Such a cute quilt, thanks for the giveaway.
    smjohns63 at yahoo dot com

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  75. AnonymousNovember 22, 2013 at 6:19 PM

    I am a follower via email.
    smjohns63 at yahoo dot com

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  76. Kathy HNovember 22, 2013 at 7:52 PM

    Great mug rug and the foghorn quilt is so cute too.

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  77. JulieNovember 22, 2013 at 8:53 PM

    Cute fabrics and what awesome roosters!

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  78. LJNovember 22, 2013 at 9:42 PM

    Yep, I follow with Feedly.

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  79. LJNovember 22, 2013 at 9:45 PM

    Both of your projects are fabulous, Jane. The fabric choices for the mug rug are really neat and that touch of red really makes it pop. Foghorn is grand and it was perfect that you had him hugging those hens!! lol I noticed that outside border was 'perfect' as it looked like an old barn board.

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  80. SewgirlNovember 22, 2013 at 10:00 PM

    What a cute quilt project! Your art work is fantastic.
    Thanks the chance at the generous giveaway as well...that will come in very handy for some lucky person!

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  81. MargaretNovember 22, 2013 at 10:38 PM

    I love those roosters. My kitchen is all rooster and these go together. I would love to win the designs from EQ I follow by blog lovin

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  82. UnknownNovember 23, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    I just found out that I keep coming up as a no reply blogger so here is my email sewingblogsarefun at yahoo dot com

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  83. JanaramaNovember 23, 2013 at 12:48 PM

    Love your mug rug. Your Foghorn Leghorn quilt is terrific! Put a smile on my face when I saw it. Great job!

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  84. JanaramaNovember 23, 2013 at 12:48 PM

    I follow you via GFC.

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  85. Baa. xxxNovember 24, 2013 at 3:22 AM

    That old Rooster sure is flirting with those girls! Cheeky!
    Love your dotty mug rug too - love spots.

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  86. SandyNovember 24, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    Darling...both of your projects! You sketch beautifully.

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  87. DeAnna November 24, 2013 at 8:03 PM

    Awesome design and quilt. I love all the fabric and especially the wood board fabric! You are one talented gal! Thanks for sharing and thanks for the giveaway chance.

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  88. DeAnna November 24, 2013 at 8:03 PM

    I'm a follower through bloglovin and email.

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  89. LittleHouseontheDairyNovember 25, 2013 at 9:53 AM

    Cute roosters! Thanks for the chance!

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  90. QuiltsmilesNovember 25, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    Pick Me! Pick Me!! Would love to win this EQ software to help out quilting and figuring what to put where.
    Love your quirky rooster with his chicks! Great projects, thanks for sharing and Happy Holidays. Jane,
    The other Jane lol

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  91. sew.darn.quiltNovember 25, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    That Foghorn is sure to ruffle some feathers! What wonderful projects, thank you for sharing your in-peck-able talents :)

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  92. PamelaNovember 25, 2013 at 2:06 PM

    I love them. They are so awesome. Thank you for sharing.

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  93. janNovember 25, 2013 at 10:34 PM

    Bothof these projects are just too cute! you are so talented. I love Foghorn Leghorn and I love the polka dots. Great job.
    xo jan@sewandsowfarm

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  94. janNovember 25, 2013 at 10:35 PM

    I am a follower via email and GFC

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  95. MoeWestNovember 26, 2013 at 10:26 PM

    Foghorn Leghorn and his girls are so much fun!

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  96. MoeWestNovember 26, 2013 at 10:27 PM

    I'm a follower. Thanks for the great giveaway.

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  97. Laura S ReadingNovember 27, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    I am new follower DogsMom GFC #318

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  98. Laura S ReadingNovember 27, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    I can not tell you how impressed I am that you drew these yourself!
    The foghorn one makes me smile.
    And what difference fabric choice makes for the mug rug.
    They are both beautiful.

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  99. newsurfiegirlNovember 27, 2013 at 6:08 PM

    What an awesome mug rug and the quilt made me chuckle! Thanks for sharing.

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  100. SimoneNovember 27, 2013 at 11:30 PM

    Sooo Cool! And you drew it. I love the way you combine two talents - Drawing and sewing/quilting. My husband loves foghorn leghorn and I love how you put that design together. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful holiday season.

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  101. Linda CNovember 29, 2013 at 4:10 PM

    I am so incredibly late getting around for this hop---on deadline, 3 must get done soon items---but now that I am on the binding I hope to check in on all of you!

    The mug rug is cute but I love that Foghorn Leghorn piece that you came up with. Way cool, Jane!

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  102. Linda CNovember 29, 2013 at 4:10 PM

    I follow if I am not too late to be included in your giveaway. THX for the chance.

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