Friday, April 23, 2010

the cover!?... really!?

i have crazy news to share with you...
the fantastic jill mead of apq amazingness
recently informed me...
that my quilt made the cover!

cover girl!
i feel like i won project runway or something...
you know... when anthony found out that heidi was gonna wear his dress on the cover of marie claire??
well that's kinda how this feels.

eek.
pinch me.  this all still feels so unreal!
i heart this quilt.
a lot.
{and i miss it... it's been gone for months!}
and still isn't home yet!

but i have this one to keep me company
{the original one i made... with martinique prints & rural jardin wovens}


and...
i've got a new shop!
i've made the move to big cartel!
i've got kits available of circle around!!
and copies of the summer issue of quilts & more


and....
the first 15 kits get a custom label made by me!!
it's like a mini block!

i've also got some fabric for backing options...
but supply is limited!

oh...
& sorry for the excessive exclamation points.
but i just couldn't stop!!
at

109 comments:

  1. ShawnApril 23, 2010 at 4:12 AM

    Congratulations Julie and I think kits are great!!!

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  2. BethApril 23, 2010 at 4:16 AM

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! I love this magazine, will be sure to get you to autograph my copy ;-)

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  3. JeannieApril 23, 2010 at 4:18 AM

    AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and you can use as many!!!!!!!!as you want!!!

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  4. TheaMApril 23, 2010 at 4:32 AM

    WAY TO GO GIRL!!!!!!!!
    I love your quilts, and you are such a fun person!
    More Power to You~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!
    (and I'm doing a VIGOROUS happy dance just in your honor!)

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  5. LeslieApril 23, 2010 at 4:32 AM

    this is awesome!!! congratulations. the quilt is beautiful. this is my favorite quilt magazine.

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  6. UnknownApril 23, 2010 at 4:33 AM

    Congrats!! That is so cool.

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  7. HelenApril 23, 2010 at 4:35 AM

    Well done!!!! That is exciting news!!!

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  8. AnonymousApril 23, 2010 at 4:36 AM

    GET OUT! o.m.g. So awesome! Congratulations!

    The quilt is super cute too. Circles? That's one that's been in my head...

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  9. AnitaApril 23, 2010 at 4:37 AM

    Congratulations!!!!!This is a big news! You can be proud of yourself!

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  10. Kate D. SpainApril 23, 2010 at 4:46 AM

    Wooohooo! Congratulations, Julie! Now i can call YOU 'Cover Girl' mwahahaaa

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  11. Kaye PrinceApril 23, 2010 at 4:48 AM

    Congratulations Julie! This is awesome - I love Quilts and More, it's one of my favourites so I'll definitely be picking up this issue!

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  12. TriciaApril 23, 2010 at 4:49 AM

    Wow!!!!!!!!! Congrats Julie! I absolutely love it! You'll autograph my copy...right??

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  13. Anne at Film and ThreadApril 23, 2010 at 4:52 AM

    Congratulations! It's exciting enough to be IN a major quilt magazine, but the cover . . . fantastic! They photographed it so beautifully, too!

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  14. ~ Sara ~April 23, 2010 at 5:01 AM

    Congratulations!! That is just so awesome!!

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  15. StephanieApril 23, 2010 at 5:03 AM

    Congratulations on making it on the cover! That's huge :) How exciting, enjoy it!!!! Love the quilt!

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  16. MerrylApril 23, 2010 at 5:10 AM

    I am not surprised - you should be on every cover - you are so talented! How should we celebrate?

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  17. Gene BlackApril 23, 2010 at 5:11 AM

    Congratulations.
    I suspect if I made a magazine cover, my post would be unreadable from the excessive exclamation points. (and kudos on the correct term, I often see them referred to as "exclamation marks") Of course, the rule "Beware of overusing exclamation points. Using them too frequently makes them less meaningful." is one I break frequently. *sigh*

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  18. RWLApril 23, 2010 at 5:13 AM

    congrats, julie! this is awesome!!!

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  19. A Beaded AffairApril 23, 2010 at 5:16 AM

    You go right ahead with those exclamation points!!! Very well deserved.
    Congratulations and lots of luck with the new shop!!!
    Lois
    http://www.abeadedaffair.com

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  20. CarlaApril 23, 2010 at 5:27 AM

    That is just wonderful! I'll be checking the racks for the magazine. Congratulations!

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  21. TerriawApril 23, 2010 at 5:35 AM

    Congratulations on this fantastic news! You must feel so proud. Don't apologize for those exclamation points - you deserve every single one!! I can't wait to get this issue to see that cover project up close.

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  22. UnknownApril 23, 2010 at 5:38 AM

    Julie, Fantastic!!! Your design is great and fabrics too. Exclamation points are how to express excitement in the written word...
    and you definitely have something to be excited about!!! Congratulations.

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  23. Jennifer BlosserApril 23, 2010 at 5:40 AM

    You go girl! That is awesome beyond awesome! I just bought some freebird . . . mama likes! I just might be making circling around quilt.

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  24. Angela NashApril 23, 2010 at 5:42 AM

    Oh my goodness - big HUGE congratulations!! This, Fat Quarterly, kits...are you getting worried about oversaturation :)

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  25. AnonymousApril 23, 2010 at 5:43 AM

    Congrats! Love the quilt & your positive attitude! You should be proud of your accomplishment & use as many !!!! as you feel (!)

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  26. LisaApril 23, 2010 at 5:45 AM

    soo coooool! congrats!

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  27. AnnetteApril 23, 2010 at 5:47 AM

    Congratulations! That is an awesome quilt!! Love it.

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  28. AnonymousApril 23, 2010 at 5:51 AM

    Congratulations -- that's huge news! Use all of the exclamation points you want!!! :)

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  29. VickyApril 23, 2010 at 5:53 AM

    With lots of exclamation points I say CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  30. B.April 23, 2010 at 5:58 AM

    Okay newborn on my lap, typing on my iPod, and totally jelious and amazed as usual! Congrats. The quilt is amazing (I'm thinking of getting the kit) you deserve all the praise that comes your way. You've dine an amazing job of making modern quilting cool! Congrats Julie

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  31. pollyApril 23, 2010 at 6:00 AM

    Congrats! You should be very proud!!! Love the quilt!

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  32. QubieApril 23, 2010 at 6:08 AM

    I love it when I know someone that has a quilt in a magazine. Congrats!

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  33. JamieApril 23, 2010 at 6:10 AM

    Woo hoo! That's fantastic. I love Quilts & More for the cute, fresh ideas. Can't wait to pick this one up!

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  34. Dresden QuilterApril 23, 2010 at 6:12 AM

    Congratulation Julie! I am so proud for you! It looks like along with my fabric collections I am now going to have a Julie magazine collection!

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  35. ValerieApril 23, 2010 at 6:16 AM

    Neat quilt!

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  36. alobsigerApril 23, 2010 at 6:24 AM

    Congratulations! Lovely quilt!

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  37. JewelApril 23, 2010 at 6:32 AM

    Wow! Congratulations! That is so wonderful for you.

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  38. whiteyApril 23, 2010 at 6:32 AM

    way to go! I just started to cut some of these blocks up yesterday love circle quilts right now!

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  39. RachaelApril 23, 2010 at 6:33 AM

    congratulations, julie!!!! you've come so far, and so fast! i'm super proud of you. ps, the shop looks great!

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  40. allsewnupApril 23, 2010 at 6:56 AM

    Yay You!! Congratulations, Julie.
    Your quilts are spectacular. Your new shop "a must see".

    hugs,
    Carolyn

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  41. AlysonApril 23, 2010 at 7:02 AM

    Congrats!!! How exciting! And a very cool quilt too. :)

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  42. Ann ChampionApril 23, 2010 at 7:02 AM

    Congratulations!!! Just wait and see how you feel when you go into a store and see your quilt there on the cover. ;)
    Congrats on the store too!

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  43. UnknownApril 23, 2010 at 7:02 AM

    how come you're such a super star??? i'm lOVING this quilt and kit!! such a cute way to display this new line... clever, clever Julie!!

    xo, Heather

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  44. Ranch WifeApril 23, 2010 at 7:03 AM

    Don't apologize for being excited! That is the COOLEST news! I'm doing the happy dance for you! What a great quilt too - can't wait to get mine in the mail! Congratulations - well done!

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  45. JodieApril 23, 2010 at 7:06 AM

    So happy for you that must be an incredible feeling. Just ordered your kit and I will be feeling happy when I get it in the mail, especially if I get one of the world famous autographed blocks! Thanks again for sharing your world with us!

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  46. Nicole MorrisApril 23, 2010 at 7:10 AM

    Hey Covergirl! Wow! I love it with the bright colors too. I'll have run out and get that mag so I can make one myself ;]
    Congratulations!
    Nicole

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  47. Mary on Lake PulaskiApril 23, 2010 at 7:19 AM

    You "Made It Work" Julie!! Congratulations!

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  48. Renegade QuilterApril 23, 2010 at 7:20 AM

    Love the quilt - ordered the kit! Many Congrats and such sucess!!! I am in love with circles right now and can't wait to get the kit to get started. Keep up the awesome work! you keep all of us motivated!

    You Rock!

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  49. kelly lautenbachApril 23, 2010 at 7:27 AM

    Wowee! :) Congrats on the cover. It really is a fun one!

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  50. MAMACRAFTYApril 23, 2010 at 7:28 AM

    Hoping you have many more "cover girl" experiences! Congrats!!!

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  51. MarilynApril 23, 2010 at 7:33 AM

    Congratulations!!! It's the perfect cover quilt!!

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  52. CorinneaApril 23, 2010 at 7:51 AM

    Congrats, it's a very lovely quilt!

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  53. TrishaApril 23, 2010 at 7:59 AM

    That is so awesome, Julie! Congrats!

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  54. BApril 23, 2010 at 8:16 AM

    awesome! love the quilt and the mag. congrats!

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  55. SandyApril 23, 2010 at 8:16 AM

    Goose bumps, total goose bumps, even some happy tears! You always give 100% to your creations & We are so proud of you. We are so proud to be your MOM&DAD:)

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  56. amy smartApril 23, 2010 at 8:44 AM

    Way to go Julie!!

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  57. clairApril 23, 2010 at 8:58 AM

    How do you cute the circles? Do you use a GO! Cutter, or the like?

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  58. MickiApril 23, 2010 at 9:16 AM

    Congrats and what a lovely quilt!
    Micki

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  59. AudrieApril 23, 2010 at 9:28 AM

    OMG that's flipping awesome!!! Congrats Julie :)

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  60. Brad HermanApril 23, 2010 at 9:38 AM

    Congratulations, Making the cover is super amazing! Keep up the great work.

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  61. GnomemadeApril 23, 2010 at 9:41 AM

    Congratulations! The quilt is great (and I love the Project Runway reference!)

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  62. AnonymousApril 23, 2010 at 9:42 AM

    HOW AWESOME!!!!!! Amazing and you totally deserve it Julie! :)

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  63. SewCalGalApril 23, 2010 at 9:50 AM

    Woo hoo. Put on your heels and let's go party! Congratulations. Beautiful quilt too!

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  64. DorrieApril 23, 2010 at 9:50 AM

    Uber cool! Congratulations!

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  65. wishes, true and kindApril 23, 2010 at 9:56 AM

    Julie! There just aren't enough exclamation marks for something like this! This is HUGE!

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  66. Me and My Sister DesignsApril 23, 2010 at 9:58 AM

    Congratulations Juliet!

    I love the quilt and will pick up a copy for you to sign at market.

    Barb

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  67. PattyApril 23, 2010 at 10:31 AM

    Congrats! You have really accomplished alot to be proud of!!

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  68. arletteApril 23, 2010 at 10:32 AM

    Congrats for being there, your quilt's amazing!!!!, too bad we don't get the magazine here, *sigh*

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  69. AnonymousApril 23, 2010 at 10:48 AM

    Oh my goodness! I am so happy for you! Wow! That is one of my fav magazines. Congratulations!

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  70. denittaApril 23, 2010 at 11:17 AM

    Julie - So proud of you! You have such talent and I am glad that the world can see it openly!! <3 that you are thriving and able to do something you love.

    :) congratulations and YITS :)
    Denise

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  71. HeatherApril 23, 2010 at 11:24 AM

    Check you out! That is so cool, and this is my fave magazine too, so I am totally buying it. Your quilt is really cute. Great job!!! You work hard for it, I know.

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  72. holly | bijou lovelyApril 23, 2010 at 11:50 AM

    Congrats! Your quilt looks so wonderful on the cover! How exciting!!

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  73. PoppyprintApril 23, 2010 at 12:09 PM

    Congratulations BIG TIME!!! This is so cool. I love both versions of the quilt (did they ask you to do the different one for the cover?).

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  74. Dana - Old Red Barn Co.April 23, 2010 at 12:45 PM

    cool! so cool for you!

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  75. Tracey JacobsenApril 23, 2010 at 12:46 PM

    so exciting!

    and it's a really cute quilt too. :)

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  76. AnonymousApril 23, 2010 at 1:03 PM

    Hey, well done!!! I will be popping out to pick up the mag...I may live in the uk but I love this magazine and I live your quilt!! Keep sharing your projects....

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  77. Melissa @Lilac LaneApril 23, 2010 at 1:07 PM

    Whoo hoo! Way to go, girl.

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  78. Brioni GreenbergApril 23, 2010 at 1:19 PM

    HUGE CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Yes i love exclamation points too. I always put 2 at the end of every sentence!! :-)

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  79. AnonymousApril 23, 2010 at 1:36 PM

    I saw your shop before you announced it :) I'm trying to set one up too, and was looking at the others when I came across yours :) I saw it and thought "Hey I visit her blog like every day!" LOL Grats :)

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  80. Sinta ReneeApril 23, 2010 at 3:01 PM

    HOw cool is that! A cover girl! I love that quilt... it's really cute Julie! I am anxious to see your Fat Quarterly magazine also... next week, right? Congratulations on the shop too:) You are on a shooting star!!!

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  81. PattyApril 23, 2010 at 3:22 PM

    Good for you!

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  82. Dandelion QuiltsApril 23, 2010 at 3:49 PM

    congratulations that is sooo cool!

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  83. chris bakerApril 23, 2010 at 4:09 PM

    that is so awesomely amazing!!!!! and well deserved that quilt is beautiful! and exclamation away....i know i do!!!!!!!

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  84. Caroline ~ TrilliumDesignApril 23, 2010 at 4:27 PM

    You totally deserve it!! How awesome :)

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  85. UnknownApril 23, 2010 at 4:41 PM

    Well you little Devil!!! I'll tell all the girls!!!A great big Congratulations!!!!! I feel like a proud MOm!!!! hee Hee

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  86. Vicki @ DottyJaneApril 23, 2010 at 5:06 PM

    Congratulations! Not surprising though:)

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  87. KimApril 23, 2010 at 5:12 PM

    Congratulations!
    I just love good news and when one of out own gets recognized!!!!!!!
    Yeah for you and continued good wishes for even more fame and fortune.....this pattern is so cheery and bright who could resist?

    Happy Sewing

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  88. KarrieLyneApril 23, 2010 at 5:36 PM

    Pinch you??!! Sweet! That gives me justification enough to go buy a plane ticket to PA.. =P

    That is super news Julie!! I'm totally geeking out over here in IL for you!! I can only imagine how you feel!! You and the quilt definitely deserve it!

    Big big hugs!

    Oh, don't forget, I expect another million dollar siggy ;)

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  89. AnonymousApril 23, 2010 at 5:57 PM

    WooHoo!!! Look at you!!! ;o) (exclamation points are good)

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  90. Scott at the Blue NickelApril 23, 2010 at 7:04 PM

    Congrats on being the covergirl!! I know how thrilled I would be...so I just know you are on cloud nine!! way to go!!

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  91. JandiApril 23, 2010 at 8:00 PM

    Congratulations! You are amazing and deserve your moment in the spotlight (or is that cover-light? hmmmm...)!

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  92. yarnivorousApril 23, 2010 at 8:06 PM

    Congratulations! that is a very nice quilt and looks great on the cover. I hope you get it back soon! :-)

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  93. momto2wasdApril 23, 2010 at 9:41 PM

    Wow...that's so exciting for you! Congratulations!!!

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  94. Simone de KlerkApril 23, 2010 at 9:59 PM

    Gefeliciteerd! this is so cool.
    Have a lovely weekend.

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  95. AshleyApril 24, 2010 at 5:41 AM

    Wow Julie! It's absolutely gorgeous. You must be thrilled!

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  96. MishkaApril 24, 2010 at 6:01 AM

    Woohooo .. cover girl. Congrats Julie, fabulously exciting news!

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  97. EllieApril 24, 2010 at 6:40 AM

    Congratulations Julie, its all happening for you. Enjoy it!

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  98. EmilyApril 24, 2010 at 6:43 AM

    YOU ROCK!

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  99. rachel griffithApril 24, 2010 at 7:19 AM

    it's only fitting that i get to be your 100th comment.
    :D

    ubber proud.
    seriously.

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  100. BillieApril 24, 2010 at 8:38 PM

    Congratulations! I can't wait to pick up a copy!!

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  101. eileensidewaysApril 24, 2010 at 8:45 PM

    love this publication; i eagerly await the next issue; always great ideas and inspiration. congratulations on your submission!

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  102. Julie AndreaApril 25, 2010 at 3:17 PM

    My FAV magazine! Good for you and congratulations!

    Hugs,

    Julie Andrea
    sundayschild1966ATyahooDOTcom

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  103. ArianeApril 25, 2010 at 5:31 PM

    Wow! Congratulations! That is so exciting! Your quilt is beautiful!

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  104. LauraApril 26, 2010 at 11:01 AM

    Oh wow! Congratulations!!!

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  105. SheilaCApril 26, 2010 at 3:39 PM

    wOw I love that quilt! Congrats on making the cover!!

    SheilaC

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  106. Laurel H.April 28, 2010 at 3:28 PM

    Congratulations!!! That is absolutely wonderful; I'm so happy for you!

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  107. Cathy FryMay 15, 2010 at 4:50 PM

    Congratulations on having your quilt published. What a great accomplishment.
    I love your circle quilt. I bought the fabric - a layer cake on line (a first). I've never bought a layer cake or any fabric on line. I am learning a lot from the Philly Modern Quilt Guild - I'm so glad I joined. I will no doubt be pestering people for advise as I go along.

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  108. renaeJuly 9, 2010 at 11:27 AM

    Heh. I started making this quilt before I started reading your blog. Now I know why I like you so much! :)
    I'll send you a picture when I'm done...

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  109. JulieJuly 14, 2010 at 4:42 AM

    I picked up this magazine because of the quilt on the top and THEN I found your blog! I love it and have intentions on making it one day. Congratulations! You deserve it!

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