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Saturday, November 19, 2011

Take the Pledge - Registration for the 2012 Free Motion Quilting Challenge

Do you want to learn or improve your free-motion quilting skills, using your home sewing machine? If you do, consider taking the pledge for the 2012 Free Motion Quilting Challenge. Similiar to a block of the month, every month one of 12 FMQ Experts will share a tutorial for you. While you can do these exercises anytime, if you complete them in the month that they are released, and share them in the challenge, you'll be entered to win a monthly prize. Complete all 12 tutorials, anytime during the year, enter them, and you'll be eligible to win various Grand Prizes.


The Pledge Survey is now complete.  But everyone that wants to Pledge to improve their FMQ skills in this 2012 challenge is encouraged to sign up for the email list for this event.  The email list will be used to send out reminders when tutorials are posted each month.
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It isn't required, but if you are have a blog, it would be appreciated if you would post the badge for this event and help increase awareness by way of a post.  After all, the more that participate the more fun we'll have.

2012 FMQ Challenge Badge copy







SewCalGal will post more insights in December about this challenge and what you can do to get ready.  Preparation will be pretty simple, where you can make some sample quilt sandwiches (~18-24"x18-24"), as well as an optional sample quilt sandwich, and maybe pick up a few supplies.  Throughout this challenge you can always find the most current summary of information on the page for this event labeled "Free Motion Quilt Challenge".  Thus, you may want to check this page periodically.

Every month, starting January lst, a new FMQ tutorial & challenge will be posted by one of our 12 FMQ experts.  You can complete these exercises anytime, but if you complete them in the respective month you can gener to win that months giveaways.  If you complete all 12 months of tutorial exercises, anytime in 2012, you can enter to win one of the grand prizes.
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191 comments:

  1. AJ (The Quilting Pot Podcast)November 19, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    I am so on board for this challenge. Can't wait for it to begin!!
    AJ of
    The Quilting Pot Podcast

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  2. What Comes Next?November 19, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    I just registered, but the the form insists on company and 2nd address line being completed, which don't apply to a lot of folks, I suspect!
    I am looking forward to this as well - can always use more practice!

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  3. BarbNovember 19, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    This looks like a lot of fun. I took your button...does that make me better at FMQ???

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  4. sandraNovember 19, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    I really need this so count me in and Thanks for offering it on-line.

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  5. marjolijnNovember 19, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Can't wait to start!

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  6. Denise :)November 19, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    I did it...YAY! Thank you for your encouragement! :)

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  7. Nina Lise@Mrs MoenNovember 19, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Sounds like fun, Darlene! I'll make sure my machines are clean and ready for the new year!

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  8. MarleneNovember 19, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    What a great opportunity ti improve FMQ skills. Thank you, I'm in.

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  9. landscapeladyNovember 19, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    What a great idea! Will look forward to it - thank you

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  10. Bente-I like to QuiltBlogNovember 19, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    That sounds really good, and I´ll like to participate. Must I registed to take part?
    You can allway reache me through my blog.
    Thanks!!!
    Liebe Grüße
    Bente - Germany

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  11. AnonymousNovember 19, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    What better way to improve my skills than to get tutorials from the best? Plus the icing on the cake, we could even win prizes for learning what we want to know! I'm excited, and worried about my first "test" in "school" already!! lol

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  12. ritainalaskaNovember 19, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    am glad to see that i can maybe make this program work for me ... so often i have periods where i cannot do much and hesitate to join in a project in case i may not be able to complete the program. thanx!

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  13. Rosemary DickinsonNovember 19, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    I'm really looking forward to this! I always say I need to practice but I never do it! Thank you so much! I am hoping to really increase my machine quilting skills.

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  14. Mom2fourNovember 19, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    What a great idea! Can't wait to begin!

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  15. karenNovember 19, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    I've sign up, thanks for doing this!

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  16. MB in MINovember 19, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    All signed up and my thanks to you. The badge will be on my blog shortly!

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  17. PatNovember 19, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    I am going to try to stick with this. I am not good at free motion quilting and it's discouraging to do a really nice job on something that is small enough to quilt on my home machine...but then mess it up with my lousy free-motion work!!! Hopefully, this helps!

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  18. CarolNovember 19, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    This is very exciting. I just today ordered a Queen Supreme Slider to use with my Janome for free motion quilting. Now I'll be able to learn to quilt with these monthly tutorials, thank you.

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  19. HilachasNovember 19, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Sounds great. Count me in.

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  20. quiltzyxNovember 19, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Sign me up!

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  21. micheleNovember 19, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    I am looking forward to the challenge! I posted the information on my blog today.

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  22. Bente-I like to QuiltBlogNovember 20, 2011 at 3:46 AM

    Thanks I´m looking forward to finally learn it!
    I just signed up.
    Liebe Grüße
    Bente - Germany

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  23. Jean(ie)November 20, 2011 at 4:07 AM

    What a cool challenge... If we get moved and settled before January, I may give it a whirl...

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  24. FabricFascinationNovember 20, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    This looks like fun, I will check back for sure.

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  25. AnonymousNovember 20, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    Thank you for organizing these tutorials. I am very excited to learn FMQ and I've now become a follower of your blog. Love it!

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  26. Kritta22November 20, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    I tried pitting the button on my blog and it didn't work. It said the picture isn't available on flickr. Maybe check your flickr settings to see if your pictures are public.

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  27. DebbieNovember 20, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    I am so in for this....thanks.

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  28. R.McKnightNovember 20, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    I'm in! Pinned a link on Pinterest! Can't wait to start!

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  29. Cheree @ The Morning Latte November 20, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    I'm in, too. Looking forward to it.

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  30. Cheree @ The Morning Latte November 20, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    I am having the same problem with the button as "Kritta22"? Is there something we're doing wrong? I came here through Quilt Matters and her button seemed to be fine.

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  31. Donna BakerNovember 20, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    I am excited about this! I just registered and plan to share the badge on my blog some time this week! I will also pin to Pinterest!

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  32. HeyJudeeNovember 20, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    I've just signed up. Looking forward to improving my FMQ skills!

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  33. TeresaNovember 20, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    I am looking forward to this - love learning, and learning about quilting is a win-win!

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  34. CeceliaNovember 21, 2011 at 1:57 AM

    This is so very exciting! I can't wait!

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  35. Margy TNovember 21, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    Can't wait for this to start

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  36. Linda E in NMNovember 21, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    Thank you for providing this opportunity for us!

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  37. susanNovember 21, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    I can't wait to get back to free motion quilting, and to enjoy the hum of my machine!

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  38. sew.darn.quiltNovember 21, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    I'm a newbie to this challenge but I am so looking forward to your expertise.
    Thank you.

    Carolyn

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  39. Judy in OhioNovember 21, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    This will be very interesting. I might be the oldest participant and perhaps I'll be using the oldest machine and we'll see how well the two of us hold up. :-)

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  40. MishaNovember 21, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    LOL Judy. I wonder which of our girls is older? Maybe you win, I think mine is around 1957ish...

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  41. KarinNovember 21, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    OK, count me in! I'll bring the brownies! But, I have a feeling this is gonna take wine....a LOTTA wine!

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  42. lailaNovember 22, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Wauv, this is aboslutety awsome, what a chance to get better at FMQ. I can't wait to get started.
    Laila
    Denmark

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  43. JenNovember 22, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    I'm playing! Thanks so much for putting this together. I posted some PR on my blog too :)

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  44. FionaNovember 22, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    great idea... looking forward to it....
    Hugz

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  45. AileenNovember 23, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    Okay! I joined the Challenge and added the button to my blog! I am so excited. I keep watching tutorials. This time I have a goal to do at least one per month! awesome!!!

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  46. Ray and JeanneNovember 23, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    I'm in. The badge is on my blog. I can't wait to begin! ~Jeanne

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  47. The Village QueenNovember 23, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Sounds fun, I added the button to my blog too! Good to have a new project in the dark days of winter.

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  48. M and M plus 3November 23, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    For the life of me, I can't get the badge to post on my blog. I'll keep trying.

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  49. AnonymousNovember 23, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    I promised myself to get better with FMQ and this just might fill the bill! Thanks for the help!!

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  50. MariaNovember 24, 2011 at 5:22 AM

    I have just signed up. The badge is on my blog.
    Thank you.

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  51. opalin quiltsNovember 24, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Thank you, this is a great idea to start for 2012! Lets start soon!

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  52. NickyNovember 25, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    I'm in thank you this sounds really interesting!

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  53. LynnNovember 26, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    I've signed up, sounds like fun.

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  54. AnneNovember 26, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    I've registered. This looks like a good motivator to do some practise!

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  55. JulimondNovember 26, 2011 at 12:38 PM

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  56. JulimondNovember 26, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Once more:
    I have registered.
    As an absolutely beginner, i hope to learn enough, to make a bedquilt at the end of 2012.
    Am i alone as a beginner?

    And i made a mistake in my email adress. A comma instead of a point.Sorry
    Greetings from Germany

    Iris-Julimond

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  57. Nanbon44November 27, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    I will give this a try

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  58. Nanbon44November 27, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Button has been posted on SouthernStyle blog

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  59. Brenda CrisciNovember 27, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    What a wonderful way to start the new year!

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  60. KrisRNovember 27, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    I'm in!

    www.quiltingismything.wordpress.com

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  61. UnknownNovember 27, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Count me in - maybe I will be able to relax with FMQ

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  62. RubyNovember 28, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Thank you, I signed up!

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  63. DeborahNovember 28, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    I can't wait to learn!!!

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  64. CynNovember 28, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    What a great idea. Ok... I'm in. Thank you.

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  65. Marié du ToitNovember 28, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    It will be great to join every one

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  66. TeresaNovember 29, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    I'm really looking forward to this. I did sign up but I have such problems with staying signed into Blogger , did you get my form?

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  67. angelesNovember 30, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    yo me apunto que gran idea, un abrazo
    Angeles
    http://cuando-se-puede.blogspot.com
    masuva9@hotmail.com

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  68. dqNovember 30, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    I signed up but am not sure if the computer accepted it or not. Count me in.

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  69. JennieNovember 30, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    I have just bought a new machine and free motion quilting is the reason - needless to say, so far (in the two weeks I've had it) the FMQ has not been too hot. This is exactly what I need - thank you so much!

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  70. SandyGNovember 30, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Count me in, too!! I've been looking around for something like this for a while, so naturally didn't hesitate to sign up. Can't wait!!

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  71. DebraDecember 1, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    I signed up! Hope to have more confidence at FMQ by the time we're done.

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  72. Purl ButtonsDecember 3, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    I signed up but can't get the button to add to my blog.

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  73. Purl ButtonsDecember 3, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    Got it!

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  74. ktquiltsDecember 3, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Yay!! I'm in!!

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  75. Bouts ChoisisDecember 5, 2011 at 3:32 AM

    What a great opportunity to learn from the best teachers and alongside other quilters! Looking forward to 2012!

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  76. Ann Marie @ 16 Muddy FeetDecember 5, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    I am in, I need the practice, and I am always up for a good challenge too.

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  77. SusanDecember 6, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    That sounds like a great way to get a lot of knowledge and hopefully put at leas some of it into practice! thanks

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  78. @prilDecember 6, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    I just signed up, put your button on my left sidebar and shared your challenge in a post: http://koolbeenz-blog.blogspot.com/2011/12/free-motion-quilting-fmq-challenge-2012.html

    I can't wait because my FMQ S-U-C-K-S BIG TIME!

    @pril

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  79. MelissaDecember 6, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    I am taking the challenge - I am so excited and I posted the button on my blog: http://blog.sewbittersweetdesigns.com

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  80. LesleyDecember 7, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    I am taking the challenge. I will feel the fear and do it anyway!

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  81. DebDecember 7, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    I am so looking forward to this.

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  82. TrudiDecember 7, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    I'm always up for improving :) This is a grat plan!

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  83. Grace C.December 7, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    I think this is going to be the best, can't wait.

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  84. Valerija MezhybovskaDecember 8, 2011 at 4:44 AM

    Hello, i am very happy to take part in the challenge! I've submit the registration form but haven't got any confirmation per email or anyhow. Is it okay? Thank you.

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  85. SvetlanaDecember 8, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    Hooray ! I am with you !

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  86. SvetlanaDecember 8, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    Hooray!

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  87. Barb NeiwertDecember 8, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    I just signed up today - thanks for the email! I've also posted the logo on my Blog at http://mountainquiltworks.blogspot.com/. I'm very much looking forward to learning from these experts!

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  88. HopeDecember 8, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    I've just signed up.And I'm really looking forward to this!Thank you so much!

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  89. MaryDecember 8, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Girls, please, explain me, how u make a photos in the comments?

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  90. Jeanne GwinDecember 8, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    Okay, you and April got to me, I'm in for this challenge.

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  91. AnonymousDecember 8, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    I am so excited about this challenge. I've already put your button on my blog and am getting ready to write a post about your challenge.

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  92. Cantinho da AracyDecember 9, 2011 at 2:16 AM

    Sou do Brasil e já estou inscrita para este desafio. Coloquei a divulgação no blog

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  93. Maria WallinDecember 9, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    I can't wait for this to start, I'm so in! =D

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  94. thimbleDecember 9, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    Quilting Tizzy sent out an email, so here I am, registering today!

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  95. KerstinDecember 9, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    looking forward to get started with the challenge.
    I hope to learn alot

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  96. KerstinDecember 9, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    looking forward to get started with the challenge.
    I hope to learn alot

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  97. In stitches and seamsDecember 9, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    I'm in too Should be a great learning experince for us all.

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  98. DinahDecember 10, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Really excited about this!!!!!!

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  99. UnknownDecember 10, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Thank you for having this challenge. I am looking forward to it!

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  100. BillyeDecember 10, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Looking forward to learning and improving my skills. I have several quilts waiting to be done!

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  101. AnonymousDecember 12, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    Looks like I found the sign-in ... looks like a real challenge for 2012 and I really need to improve any skill I have with F.M.Q.
    B

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  102. LarissaDecember 14, 2011 at 12:18 AM

    I'm up for the challenge!! Sounds great!!!

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  103. Bev in TXDecember 14, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    I took the pledge; I hope that means that I'm signed up :-).

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  104. Simone de KlerkDecember 15, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Really looking forward to this!!

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  105. AnonymousDecember 15, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    This challenge is just what I need to help motivate me to finish all those quilts tops waiting to be quilted!!!

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  106. RuthDecember 15, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    This is just what I need! I got a pretty good start this year, but want to improve lots more! Thanks!

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  107. SuzMontDecember 16, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    I think I signed up. It didn't give me any kind of confirmation. Looking forward to pushing my limits with this challenge.

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  108. SuzMontDecember 16, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    I think I signed up. It didn't give me any kind of confirmation. Looking forward to pushing my limits with this challenge.

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  109. AnonymousDecember 18, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    yes, this sounds great. I've signed up and eagerly look forward to the lessons/challenges each month.
    Arlene

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  110. GloriaDecember 19, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Thank you for providing this challenge for us. just joined.

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  111. AnonymousDecember 20, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Thanks for your challenges. I need it, and looking forward to this.
    Charlotte T.

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  112. AnnaDecember 21, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    Count me in...I want to be a "real quilter!"

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  113. Jacque TDecember 22, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    So glad to have found this site!! Looking forward to a year of growth and practice! Just joined!

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  114. Michelle MMMM4December 22, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    I can't wait to get started! I hope by the end of this challenge I will be able to sit in front of my home machine, comfortably and creatively quilt.

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  115. PamDecember 23, 2011 at 12:50 AM

    This challenge is awesome! Thank you so much ... I can hardly wait!

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  116. GenieDecember 24, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    I am looking forward to this project.. I was wondering when and where the list of materials needed will be posted. :) My mom and I are trying to arrange a day to get prepped for doing this challenge before january 1st.
    Thanks for organizing this for us both.

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  117. JudithDecember 27, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Very excited by this challenge. Thank you for the opportunity

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  118. RenateDecember 28, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    I was very ceertain thaqt I had taken the pledge for this challenge, but I haven't received any confirmation. I went to the facebook page that was set up but do not see my name there either.

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  119. AnaelDecember 28, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    I signed up! I would love to improve my poor FMQ skills! Thanks so much for doing this.

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  120. AnaelDecember 28, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    I signed up too! I would love to improve my poor FMQ skills! Thanks so much for doing this.

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  121. RayDecember 28, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    I am looking forward to this challenge. I hope it encourages me to PRACTICE!!!!!!

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  122. Vicki ♥December 28, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    I too am looking forward to this challenge and I took your button and now have it on my blog. Thanks so much for doing this and also thank you to the sponsers. Fantastic!! Hugs Vicki x

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  123. Rita2011December 28, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    This challenge sounds like just what I need to help me with my QDR (Quilting Development Resolution). Can't wait ...

    I just hope I'm correct in remembering that I signed up a week or so ago. Should I re-register just in case I'm wrong? LOL ;) It has been a busy fall and winter!!

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  124. CarlaDecember 29, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    Just registered. Didn't have a problem with it.
    dollartistcarla at aol dot com

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  125. UnknownDecember 29, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Yes, count me in!

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  126. Marilyn in San Antonio, TXDecember 29, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    I am sew looking forward to this....I hope I can keep up....I want to FM quilt so much and just haven't taken time to get into practicing. I hope this challenge will keep me in line.

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  127. LindaDecember 29, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Yes, I'm in! Thanks for this challenge. I want to finish my UFO's. Happy New Year!

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  128. AnonymousDecember 30, 2011 at 3:21 AM

    Thank you so much for putting this challenge together. Hopefully this challenge will help me FMQ with confidence AND skill.

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  129. ShirleyDecember 30, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Yes, I am registered and ready to begin this new challenge! Can't wait to FMQ and learn lots of beautiful designs,
    Shirley

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  130. Linda in Arkansas December 30, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Yes I want to be in. The form is a blank so hopefully my comment will be enough. I've placed your button on my blog.

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  131. KerstinDecember 31, 2011 at 5:17 AM

    Im looking forward to learn a lot and to have fun

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  132. debDecember 31, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    This looks terrific!
    Thank you for taking the time to teach us - hopefully we can all "pay it forward" in the future.
    Happy New Year!

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  133. swakinsDecember 31, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Here I am joining up at the last minute, but I love the idea of developing some FMQ skills a bite at a time.

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  134. JaneDecember 31, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    I'd like to join in as well!

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  135. Sheryl McLeroyJanuary 1, 2012 at 11:13 AM

    I've finally been able to get all signed up. I thought I'd done it all but something went wrong and my comments never showed. Anyway, today is the day. I'm excited and ready to learn to FMQ. Thanks for this opportunity. Looking forward to all you have to offer.
    Sheryl in SC

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  136. bmayerJanuary 1, 2012 at 2:19 PM

    I signed up. First step to improved quilting. Yea!

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  137. JulzieJanuary 1, 2012 at 2:58 PM

    I'm in for this....I need to be 'pushed' to do more :)

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  138. DebJanuary 1, 2012 at 5:24 PM

    I'ver never ventured into free motion but would love to feel confident doing it.

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  139. Diane BohnJanuary 1, 2012 at 8:28 PM

    I signed up! Thanks! :) This is going to be great!

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  140. ARCJanuary 2, 2012 at 5:40 AM

    I agree with the others - all signed up and excited... thank you for putting this together!

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  141. Connie Kresin CampbellJanuary 2, 2012 at 11:13 AM

    I am taking the challenge and have put the button on my blog, looking forward to learning new techniques!

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  142. FrederiqueJanuary 2, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    I signed up too! Let's go for the big adventure!

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  143. Georgia GonzalesJanuary 2, 2012 at 3:20 PM

    After the Christmas decorations are packed away, I can get back to sewing! Can't wait for your monthly class!

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  144. JudithJanuary 2, 2012 at 6:00 PM

    I signed up and am very eager to get my supplies list filled, etc.

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  145. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    I took the pledge!
    Thank you for offering this Challenge! Hugs!!! ♥

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  146. SheilaJanuary 3, 2012 at 6:16 PM

    I signed up, but it gave me some sort of error message and said I should try later. [sigh] Same sort of results I get with my free motion quilting.....

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  147. BillieBee (billiemick)January 4, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    I'm in...yikes!

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  148. UnknownJanuary 4, 2012 at 4:56 PM

    I took the pledge and now will get FMQ learned I hope.

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  149. JulianneJanuary 4, 2012 at 9:11 PM

    i took the pledge and hope I signed up everywhere. I have the blog post and the button. thanks for the challenge

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  150. GeorginaJanuary 6, 2012 at 2:47 PM

    Will have to play catch-up in February after we have moved house and I unpack my machine. But had to commit to the pledge so another good intention is not lost. Thank you Leah for your wonderful blogs.

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  151. MaryJanuary 6, 2012 at 5:18 PM

    Just found this post, and have signed up. Hope it helps me :^)

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  152. RobynLouiseJanuary 8, 2012 at 9:38 PM

    I've only just found this but better late than not at all :)
    Cheers,
    Robyn

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  153. Kate CJanuary 10, 2012 at 6:12 AM

    This looks great...Thanks for doing this!

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  154. Kate CJanuary 10, 2012 at 6:13 AM

    This looks great- thanks so much for doing it!

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  155. Vicki ♥January 11, 2012 at 11:53 PM

    I took the pledge and thought I commented but havent been able to find it anywhere. I am looking forward to this very much as I could definately brush up my machine quilting skills. I filled out the form and not sure what happens next as I havent got anything from you. I will follow by email like you said to do. So looking forward to this and thanks for organising it all :) Hugs Vicki x

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  156. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2012 at 5:33 AM

    ready set go. thank you

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  157. Cathy HetzelJanuary 12, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    Looking forward to the challenge..........

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  158. CandaceJanuary 12, 2012 at 9:11 PM

    Cool! This is gonna be fun :o)

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  159. Kaye M. tkmattson@hotmail.comJanuary 14, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    I want to take part in this free motion program. I have been working on my skills sporadically so this should be a big help for me to gain confidence. I'm excited to learn more and practice, practice, practice!!!!

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  160. miss~nanceJanuary 14, 2012 at 2:37 PM

    This is just what I need to inprove my FMQ. I'm in.

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  161. Farm QuilterJanuary 15, 2012 at 5:13 PM

    I love FMQ and I'm up for this challenge!!!

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  162. PeggyJanuary 16, 2012 at 7:36 PM

    Count me in - it looks exciting!

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  163. dfoxbJanuary 21, 2012 at 12:45 PM

    i just got a new pfaff machine with more working space and i've been wanting to learn machine quilting in general, but free motion quilting looks to be the most fun. so this challenge is perfect for me. thanx for making this available to us.

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  164. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2012 at 11:48 AM

    I certainly need some kind of "push" to get fmq down! I just get so flustered every time I give it a go, only 1 time has it seemed to look ok, and that was on one 12" square!..lol.. So, can't wait to follow along, and I hope by January 2013 I can say, I not only pieced that quilt, by I fmq'd, it too...instead of always falling back on my hand-quilting...

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  165. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2012 at 11:51 AM

    I certainly need a "push" to get fmq down! I just get so flustered every time I try to do it, and it doesn't go well at all! I then fall back on my stand-by of hand-quilting...which I love hand quilting, but I really want to learn fmq! I have so many quilt tops waiting to be quilted! So, thanks for offering this, and I hope by January 2013 I can say, "yes, I did fmq this quilt."

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  166. Janet PJanuary 23, 2012 at 3:20 PM

    This is just what I need. Thought that I signed up but just found this site again. Thanks.

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  167. 2neJanuary 23, 2012 at 3:46 PM

    Have signed up and looking forward to this challenge :-)
    Have to find out how to start.
    Are we going to respond every month? and how....

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  168. EditfoltJanuary 25, 2012 at 6:51 AM

    I want to take part in this free motion program.I have been registered in December. I forgot to make a comment. The first project is completed.Please you look at my blog.

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  169. TamsinJanuary 26, 2012 at 5:33 PM

    I'm in !! Timing is sooooo right as I want to improve on all fronts in my quilting :)

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  170. UnknownJanuary 27, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    Sounds great and would love to participate.

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  171. MarikaJanuary 27, 2012 at 3:21 PM

    Thanks to generous help, free motion machine.

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  172. Shirley in CanadaJanuary 27, 2012 at 4:01 PM

    This has already helped me a lot!! Thank you!!

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  173. JoannaJanuary 27, 2012 at 4:04 PM

    I thought I had taken the pledge, but don't see my comment. I do have the button on my blog. I am in.

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  174. KirstenJanuary 27, 2012 at 6:48 PM

    So glad Diane Gaudynski mentioned this on her blog! I am eager to join in!

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  175. SallyJanuary 28, 2012 at 6:28 AM

    Thought I'd taken the pledge. I don't have a blog, but I am on the facebook group. I need to take the pic of my challenge piece so I can add it to the flicker group.

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  176. CheriJanuary 29, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    Thank You so much for bringing these wonderful teachers into my home. Now I can take a machine quilting class (actually 12) anytime in my scheldule. The quilt sampler is a great idea.

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  177. StephanieJanuary 29, 2012 at 2:10 PM

    I'm in for the challenge and have registered! It's almost the end of the month, so need to make up sandwiches quickly!

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  178. @wendydesignsJanuary 30, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    I am taking the pledge, and I hope I have enough time to do all the remainder of the year's (and hopefully "catch up" on January).

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  179. @wendydesignsJanuary 30, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    Wow! Just found out about this... I pledge and hope I have enough time to fully participate.

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  180. @wendydesignsJanuary 30, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    I am taking the pledge, and I hope I have enough time to do all the remainder of the year's (and hopefully "catch up" on January).

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  181. Susan In TexasJanuary 31, 2012 at 7:30 PM

    I took the pledge. I thought I had already done so, but I don't see my comment here. I do have the button on my blog, which is susanintexas.blogspot.com

    Thanks,
    Susan

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  182. LaurelFebruary 1, 2012 at 1:30 PM

    Even though I couldn't find the pledge on this page, I will make up one of my own.

    I, Laurel Homer, take the Pledge to learn/improve my free motion quilting skills in 2012, on a home sewing machine. I will do this primarily through the 2012 Free-Motion Quilting Challenge.

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  183. RozFebruary 2, 2012 at 2:31 AM

    I'm ready to get better at fmq, I didnt get a chance to do January but I'm definitely going to try february (and since it is Leap Year, I'll be sewing all day on that special additional day!)

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  184. cleomistyFebruary 24, 2012 at 12:24 AM

    Hi Val NZ
    I have taken the pledge can't find my name to add photo ,I have also joined the February group but can't upload there either Finished my challenge feathers can't upload I have printed out your instructions and being trying for the last 2 hours ,Where am I going wrong when I load the picture to send to the feb link every thing is grayed out.
    Hope someone can help I am not a computer nut unfortunatly
    Val

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  185. SewCalGalFebruary 24, 2012 at 7:23 AM

    Val/cleomisty - Your settings are as a no reply blogger so I couldn't send you an email reply. The post that has the monthly tutorial also has the info for what you need to do to enter the monthly challenge. You can always find a link to that post by visiting the page that has a tab, towards the top of my blog, labeled "2012 FMQ Challenge".

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  186. saoMarch 15, 2012 at 3:41 AM

    I have taken the pledge and have completed the first three challenges - but since I didn't see my name, I figured that perhaps I should REGISTER once again! :)

    This is so much fun.....thank you for the BOOST!

    sao in Midlothian, VA

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  187. SandraMarch 17, 2012 at 5:52 PM

    Joining the party a little late...but better late than never! Looking forward to learning some new machine quilting skills and having some fun:)

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  188. AnonymousMarch 18, 2012 at 3:16 PM

    I just found the challenge and I signed up. I will work hard to catch up. I think this challenge will be great fun.

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  189. Vicky KMay 5, 2012 at 7:36 PM

    I can't see the form in either IE or Firefox. I would love to join the challenge. I also can't access the link to sign up for emails.
    Thanks
    Vicky K

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  190. ArletteJune 29, 2012 at 11:13 PM

    I am so excited about this project and am eager to jump in. Since I'm getting a late start it will be an extra challenge! Wow! such cool projects everyone is sharing!!
    Cheers,
    Arlette

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  191. NessySeptember 1, 2012 at 6:13 AM

    I want to take part in this free motion program,better late than never.
    Thanks for this oportunity.
    xxx000
    Inés

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