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Friday, December 30, 2011

Fun Friday Giveaway: Make Your Bed


Martingale & Company, home of that Patchwork Place, is the sponsor of this Fun Friday Giveaway today.


Make Your Bed: Quilted Bed Runners, Pillows, and More to Suit Your Style, by Leslee Evans, is an inspirational new quilt book.  It is packed with nine fun projects to help you decorate your bed and make it look spectacular.

All of the projects in this book come with easy to follow instructions and great visuals, making it an excellent book for quilters of all skill levels.  These projects would also make fast & fun gifts too!

I hope you have a chance to check out this book at your local quilt store, or online at Martingale & Company.   I think you'll enjoy all the new ideas that are shared in this book.  Very creative.

Want to win a copy of this very versatile quilt book?  Simple leave a comment to let me know you would like to win it.  If you like an additional entry, go "like" Martingale & Company on Facebook

One lucky winner will be randomly selected and announced next Friday. 

IF you've never won a giveaway via a blog, you may want to read this post "WANTED: Quilters that never win at giveaways".


The winner of last weeks' Fun Friday giveaway, for a copy of a pattern book by ADORNit,  is

and lucky #44 is lucky Ceceilia.

208 comments:

  1. I would soooo love to win a copy of "Make Your Bed". This is such an exciting site that I have come across. I can't wait to see it every day. Have also signed up for the FMQ project!! Have a wonderful, sparkling New Year!

    Carolyn
    cjtrez@mighty.co.za

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  2. This book looks like good fun. I'd love to go in the draw. Thank you!

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  3. Thank for the giveaway. WOuld love to have this book

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  4. Thanks so much for this offer. I could really use this book, as my DH needs a bed runner to keep his feet warm. I'm intrigued by the one on the cover.

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  5. What a fantastic book, I'd love the opportunity to try some of these. Thank you for a great giveaway

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  6. Please enter me in the draw, I'd love to have the opportunity to win it. Thank you for a wonderful giveaway.

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  7. Wow,looks great.Thanks for the fantastic giveaway and the chance to win a copy.

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  8. I would love to have it. So many lovely ideas. Thank you for the giveaway.

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  9. What a super opportunity! Thank you, I'd love to win this.

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  10. What a great way to start 2012 by winning this fabulous book.
    Happy days.
    Bev.xoxo

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  11. Would love to win this book sounds interesting.

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  12. ooh, i've never seen this book. it looks fantastic

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  13. lovely book thankyou for a chance in your giveaway.xx

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  14. Looks like a wonderful book! thanks for putting me in the draw for it! happy holidays!

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  15. Oh I love to make my bed but hubby doesn't understand the concept...will this book help? hehehe ok maybe not but I am sure it will help make my bed beautiful. Thanks for another great giveaway.

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  16. Would LOVE to win a copy of this book! I desperately need help with our bed. I didn't even know about "bed runners" until I read your post! LOL

    Rosa Robichaud
    Saint John, NB
    Canada
    robich@rogers.com

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  17. Looks like a great book with many interesting ideas. Thanks for putting me in for the drawing.
    Claire in Ct.

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  18. what a great book....Anne in the uk

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  19. Oh boy, I need some inspiration for a new bed quilt.

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  20. I love this book and your page... Please put my name in Mr. Random. I live in Argentina, but it will be a problem for you... (I never win anythings... buhh!!!) Ji! Ji!
    Happy new years to you and more, more excellents proyects...!

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  21. Looks like a good book to add to my library.
    You can never have too many resources.

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  22. I have seen this book and it has some great ideas. Would love to win it!

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  23. What a great book! I would love to win :) Thanks!

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  24. This book is loaded with ideas. I'd love to win it. Thanks for the opportunity.

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  25. Oh, this looks great. And the runners are not to big, which is great for me! Thanks so much!

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  26. I'd love to win a copy of this book - those bed runners would be great gift ideas!

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  27. I would absolutely love to win this book. I see a bunch of projects that I would love to make just from the cover. I'm betting that there are a lot more that would take my breath away inside.

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  28. I have yet to finish a king-size quilt for my bed so a book on smaller projects would be great!

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  29. I like Martingale & Co. on facebook. Love their flickr pool too :)

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  30. Would LOVE it! Thanks for a chance.

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  31. Great idea using bed runners. It would give me a chance to change the look af my bedroom so esay!

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  32. Oh yeah! I sure would love to win this book!!! Thanks for the chance!!

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  33. This would be a great book to add to my collection. Thanks for the chance.

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  34. I would love to win. I am always looking for way to update the bedroom
    Thank you for the chance

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  35. I would love to win a copy of this book!!!!!!!!!. Tahnk you!.

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  36. That's a great book, I'd love a chance to win. Thanks!!

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  37. I would love to win this book! I love making small projects and bed runners would be great!

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  38. Thanks for the book review...it does look like a fun book

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  39. and I ran over to FB to like them already, too! Thanks!

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  40. Looks like a wonderful book to have! Great review!

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  41. Some wonderful projects in this book. Would be lovely to see them up front and personal.

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  42. Thanks for the opportunity to "like" Martingale & Co.

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  43. Oh! Of course I'd like to win a copy!!! I've been wanting to try out a bed runner for a while now. I just figured I'd make a quilt smaller, but having a book with instructions would be so much easier :*) I would also like to see the various pillow treatments - I love making shams to match my quilts!!!

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  44. I "like" Martingale and Company on facebook.

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  45. I 'liked' Martingale and Company on FB.

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  46. It looks like a really great book. I would love to win it.

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  47. I would love to win this book, this is my New Years Resolution, to make a giant bright happy quilt for my bed!

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  48. Looks like a fun and inspirational book. I'm sure I would like to win it!! Thanks for the opportunity. ~karen

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  49. That looks like a handy dandy book to have! I need to add a little something to my bed, so it would really help. Thanks for the lovely giveaway.
    Happy New Year!!

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  50. I would love this book. I feel like I have made a quilt for everyone and their brother but my poor bed is lonely! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  51. I would love to win this book....BTW..I love your new blog look...very colorful and fun!!!

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  52. My oldest son wants a bed runner for his bed. This book would give me great ideas.

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  53. I saw this book in a quilting magazine recently and would love to own it.

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  54. I would love to win a copy of this book!

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  55. Well how fun it is to come and see such a bright and cheery book as the giveaway. Always something new to try and add to our decorating and quilt making... how divine :0).
    thanks so much for the chance to win.
    Happy Sewing and have a blessed 2012

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  56. Of course I would love a copy of the book. I am quite the bookaholic. Thanks for the chance.

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  57. This would be a great book to read!
    Thank you!
    missysaprons@yahoo.com

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  58. I love the red & white tessellating pattern, thanks for the chance to win!

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  59. I would love to win that book...I need some inspiration!

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  60. I "like" Martingale & Co. on fb.

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  61. Oooh! I would love a copy of this book. A dear friend just got married and moved to Pennsylvania (she used to live in Las Vegas) and I want to make her a bed runner to help keep her tootsies warm (and her husband's tootsies). I bet this book would give me some great options! Thanks for the opportunity.
    - sunshdws at yahoo dot com

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  62. This looks like a great book--I would like to win it. Thank you for the opportunity and the FMQ challenge. I am a new follower!

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  63. Sweet! I'd really like a copy of the book. Thanks for sharing!

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  64. Laura (ljdelea@yahoo.com)December 30, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    I would love to win a copy of this book too. Looks like some great ideas!

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  65. I also "like" Martingale & Co on FB.

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  66. What a fun book, thanks for the chance!
    ourbusylittlebunch(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  67. I'm a Facebook fan (Rebecca Marie)

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  68. Would LVOE this book!

    Thank you for the FMQ blocks for 2012- I am so thrilled to have found your blog!

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  69. I'd love to win "Make Your Bed". Thanks for the chance. Happy New Year!

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  70. I already follow Martingale & Company on fb as Kathy Schaller Snider. Thanks for the second chance to win.

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  71. Fabulous giveaway - count me in !!I'd love to have that cute book...

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  72. What a great giveaway! I'd love a chance to win this wonderful book. Happy New Year! :0)

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  73. I have an off white dubet cover that would be just perfect for this decorating style. I love it!!! Thank for your blog. I am signed up for the quilt along and am very excited about that.

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  74. What a nice gift... should I be selected for the first 2012 Winner. Have a wonderful holiday season... to all my quilt friends.

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  75. Thank you! I can't wait to check out all the patterns in Adornit. This book looks great too!

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  76. That's a great book! I need a few new ideas for my room. Happy New Year!!

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  77. I follow Martingale on Facebook. Thanks!

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  78. Thank you for the giveaway chance. It looks like it could really inspire me to change my bedroom decor on a regular basis.

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  79. Thanks for hosting this giveaway! The book looks wonderful.

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  80. THANKS FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A NEAT GIVEAWAY!
    BLESSED NEW YEAR

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  81. Count me in. Im curious about the silky trows draping the bottom of beds.

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  82. I've had my eye on this book! I love the bed runner idea and really want to make one for our bed. Thanks for the giveaway :)

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  83. I liked Martingale on FB! I love them and buy something from them almost every month, thanks for reminding me to like them :) Hope you have a great New Year Darlene :)

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  84. Congratulations to Cecelia! What an interesting looking book~ and just what I'd like to do in the new year~ make more things for our home. Thanks so much for the chance! Have a happy day!

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  85. Well, my bed and bedroom really really need a makeover! This would be a huge help.

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  86. I'd love to win that wonderful book.My bedroom sure need some renovation.
    Thanks for the chance.
    Happy New Year!!!

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  87. Thank you for the chance to win this fabulous book. I am always looking for inspiration for gifts and my bedroom could use some new decorating ideas.

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  88. This book looks great! These would be awesome to make for gifts too! Thanks for a chance to win! :)

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  89. I liked Martingale & Co on facebook! :)

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  90. looks like a rally neat book. thank for the chance to win

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  91. would love to win a copy of 'make your bed' ... have collected yardage for new things for my bedroom and a bed runner is included! but a proper bed runner pattern would be better than half a quilt pattern, hmmm? thanx for the opportunity to win a copy.

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  92. This looks like a great book. I have never made a bed runner. Sounds like a nice thing to make.

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  93. I liked them on FB and left a comment.

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  94. I would like to win - and I like your new look. Happy New Year!

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  95. I "like" Martingale & Company on Facebook.

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  96. That certainly looks like a very interesting book!
    Love the chance to win>
    Happy Quilting Liz

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  97. How fun! I would love to win a copy of this book. Thanks for a chance. I don't have FB, so only one entry here. =)

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  98. Sure, I'd love to try to win it.

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  99. I'd like to win because I've also never made a bed runner, and I think because they are not as big as a full sized quilt you could change the look of your bedrooms every month !!

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  100. I love that herringbone pattern. Thanks so much for the giveaway. Kathie L in Allentown

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  101. Of course I'd like to win this book.

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  102. I would love to win,"MAKE YOUR BED" book.

    Thanks for the giveaway.

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  103. Would sooo love to win this book, my bed needs to be made over! Thanks so much for all you do, Pat

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  104. I would love to win. My bed totally needs some attention! Thanks for the great giveaway! :)

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  105. I would love to win this book! I like to try out new things and use my trial samples on my own bed before making them for someone else.

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  106. Thanks for the chance to win the book!

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  107. Would love a chance to win this book,thanks :) Barb.

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  108. Oh please count me in!! Thank you! :)

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  109. Would love to add this book to my library!

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  110. Thanks very much for a chance to win this book. My library is always in need of additions! (and my bed is in need of some dress up as well.

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  111. I would love to be included in this giveaway. Thanks for the opportunity.

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  112. Well I to would love to win a copy of Make Your Bed and this would sure be inspiration to me
    gbehappytoday@aol.com

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  113. I'd love to win this book - I want to make lots of stuff for our bed. thanks for the chance to win!

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  114. I bought something similar to this book for our raffle basket at guild and it was a big hit. Would love to own this copy for myself!

    Sandy A

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  115. Looks like a great book to win. Thanks for the chance.

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  116. I'd love to win a book! It would be great to start the new year as a winner.

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  117. I already like Martindale & Company on facebook.

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  118. I would love to win a copy of this book as it looks like the perfect book to have on hand when redesigning a little girls room.

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  119. Wow! That looks like a book full of fun projects for a new year/new bed.

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  120. Great looking book and would love an opportunity to win.

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  121. I also liked Martindale on Facebook.

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  122. What a great, easy way to change the feel of a bedroom. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  123. I'd love to win the Make Your Bed book. I saw my first bed runner last week & it was so cute. I had never thought of a bed runner before. What a clever idea!

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  124. I'd love to win this book! Thanks for the chance!

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  125. Ohhh, talk about timing! I just ordered me some flannel 50% off to make a bed runner for the silly cats! I discovered that they adore flannel and well, I decided to make a plain ol' bed runner. These are going to 1000 times better with a book! LOL. :-) Thank you for a chance to win.

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  126. I'm intrigued by bed runners! Would love to win the book!

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  127. I already like Martingale on FB.

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  128. Would love to win the book. Looks like some perfect quilts to oick from for my grandniece's wedding quilt. Thanks for the opportunity and have a great day

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  129. I love Martingale books and have several, all well read. Please make me the lucky one.

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  130. this looks like a great book! Thanks for a chance to win.

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  131. Love to win, looks like à fabulous book, thanks for organizing the gave away, Eva

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  132. Thanks for the great giveaway. i would love to win this book

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  133. Oh I would love to win a copy..thanks so much and Happy New Year.

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  134. I would love to win this. Thanks

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  135. Me Me Me!! I want to win because I'm a WINNER!!! hahahaha, I'm just in an upbeat mood at the moment, can you tell?

    Thanks so much for the giveaway and happy new year to you!

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  136. wow, this looks like a great book.
    I would love to win this book. Thank you so much for giving me the chance.

    a Happy New Year

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  137. I would love a chance to win this book. What a fantastic giveaway! Happy New Year!

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  138. Thanks for the chance to win this book. Great way to start the new year, along with the FMQ challenge! This is going to be my quilting year!

    Pat, in frosty western Oregon
    babcia2008@ymail.com

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  139. Just love their books-- please pick me!!!

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  140. I really like the idea of this book--these are projects I could start *and* finish, and would make nice gifts. I'd be quite happy to win a copy of "Make Your Bed", and appreciate your giveaway.

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  141. Oh this sounds like a fun book! Would love to win a copy of Make your Bed! I also liked https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Martingale-CompanyThat-Patchwork-Place/152642589656 !

    thanks for a chance to win.

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  142. I love Martingale quilt books & definitely want to win this one for my book collection. Thanks for the great giveaway.

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  143. I liked Martingale on Facebook. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  144. Thanks for the chance to win this book! I want to make a bed runner for my bed : )

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  145. I love books - so many thanks for the opportunity to win one!

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  146. I would love to win a book on bedrunners since I have to do all my quilting on my home sewing machine. Bedrunners are a great size to accomplish this.

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  147. I did "like" Martingale & Co. on FB...great website, too.

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  148. What a great book full of new fun ideas! I would love to win it, thanks for the give away.

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  149. I'm one of the "never win gang" Hope this entry will change that.

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  150. Love to have the book. Thanks for the oppt. Happy New Year.

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  151. Just found this blog and am lovin it. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  152. My bed is naked so I totally need this book! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  153. Thank you for the tip on no reply blogger! I went in and changed my account settings. Now ,maybe I can win something! Would love this new book

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  154. Would love to win something, so thank you for the chance. Oh I hope it generates my number. Happy New Year everyone!

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  155. What a great book. I'd love a copy. Thanks!

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  156. I would love to win that book. I think bed runners are such a neat idea for those that don't want to make a big quilt but still want to decorate the room.

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  157. Looks like a very nice book, thank you for the opportunity to win!

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  158. Thank you for offering such a great looking book.

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  159. I've been fascinated by bed runners, having never seen one in person. What a great book to win. Thank you for the opportunity! (I don't do Facebook.)

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  160. This looks interesting - I'd never think of the idea of bed runners....
    thanks!

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  161. Thank you for the giveaway. What a great topic for a book as one can 'complete' a room with the ideas.

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  162. I would absolutely LOVE to win this book! It's on my *wish list*!!! :o)

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  163. Thanks for hosting the giveaway. I'd love to win! :-)

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  164. I would love the book...signed up for your FMQ challenge!

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  165. Looks like a great book - I would love to win! Thanks!

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  166. What a fun sounding book! I'd enjoy winning this instructions -Making Your Bed! Thanks!

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  167. Thank you for hosting another great book giveaway! Happy 2012! Kim C

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  168. The book looks great. Would love to win it!

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  169. The book looks great. Would love to win it!

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  170. I would love to win this book! And my bed would be happy ... now undressed! I never did anything nice! Hahaha! And it would be a great New Year gift! Congratulations and best for you! A hug!

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  171. Oh I would love to win this book...I just got my FMQ made easy from Martingale's to get ready for the challenge...thank you for this.

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  172. I think the title is even fun! I'd love to be included.

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  173. Thank you for the opportunity to win this lovely book. I have decided bedrunners are the way of the future as I don't want anymore large quilts.

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  174. Hi, thank you for the giveaway I would love to win this book.

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  175. Bed runners in hotels add a nice touch, and would add such a personal touch to your bedroom - so what a fun book to have!

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  176. I'm now a "Like"r of Martingale & Co on FB.

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  177. I would love to win the book as I really need to redecorate my tired looking bedroom!

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  178. I love the concept in this book. Denise Smart buquilt@gmail.com

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  179. I would love to win the "MAKE YOUR BED" book. I can't get to many ideas. Thanks for your giveaways as they make things fun for all.

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  180. This looks like a really fun book. Love the colors of the quilts on the cover. Thanks for the fun giveaway.

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  181. Just stumbled on your site for the first time...it looks like I will be here often...thanks for the the opportunity to win this book...Happy New Year
    Terry
    mmccloskey2@juno.com

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  182. I would love to win your book!

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