Thursday, December 8, 2011

Blog Hop Party ... can I really do this?




Well, I wrote down all the instructions but trying to follow them is whole new ball of wax.








Here are the panels I have selected to give-away to three of my visitors on December 17.




Each is printed on cotton, about 50cm x 113cm. The first one is a "matoi"

showing the standard and happy coat of firefighters during the Edo period.




The second is a Beckoning Cat or Welcoming Cat. The upper cat welcomes in Good luck and the lower one, wealth.




The third, I selected because next year is "the year of the Dragon" according to the oriental zodiac.




I have enjoyed a year of meeting blogging quilters even though I am challenged technically. If any of these panels meets your fancy, let me know which you would like. If not, enjoy the Hop!


Blog Hop Party with Give-Aways
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96 comments:

  1. Jan MareeDecember 8, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    I have enjoyed getting to know you too! I love the dragon so thanks for the chance to win!

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  2. lizDecember 8, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    I'm not here for the giveaway. I just like visiting you and your blog.

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  3. JuneDecember 9, 2011 at 5:46 AM

    You know I love the Beckoning Cat planel! It is so nice of you to give away your treasures! I, too, have enjoyed getting to know you through your blog this year. Happy Holidays to you & your family.

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  4. MommarockDecember 9, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    Oh these are fantastic! I'm trying to do one of our rooms in a Japanese theme to remember our years living in Japan, and any one of these would look Fantastic in there!!

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  5. GillDecember 9, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    Great panels! I think my favourite would be the dragon!
    Thank you!

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  6. shannonDecember 9, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    wow- how brave of you to part with those gorgeous panels! that being said, i like all three and would count myself lucky to win one!

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  7. Cheryl's Teapots2QuiltingDecember 9, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    Wow Julie. Love that 'matoi' panel. The Dragon is cool too (I have the middle one, thanks to you). I'm thinking about framing some of the ones you sent me. It was my MIL's idea. Merry Christmas!

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  8. tinyDecember 9, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Hi Julie, Nice you hop with the quilting Gallery, I do also. Your pannels er beautiful. Greetings Tiny

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  9. Lis HarwoodDecember 9, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Happy hopping, this is fun. I love all those panels but I think the dragon is my favourite. Have a great weekend Julie.

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  10. RobinDecember 9, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    Your panels are beautiful. I love all 3 of them. I have also noticed that you are a left handed quilter, well so am I.

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  11. StitchinByTheLakeDecember 9, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    Oh Julie how could anyone choose! They are all beautiful but if I were to win I think it would be the cats - my granddaughter is totally nuts about cats so I can see this made into something for her. blessings, marlene

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  12. JenDecember 9, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    Ooh, so pretty! I love the cats, because I'm a kitty fanatic and love the idea of attracting wealth and good luck :) Hope you have fun blog hopping!

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  13. JanetDecember 9, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Too funny Julie! Here I was offering to help you and you figured out how to put the button in your blog, but I didn't. Love all the panels, but the dragon calls my name. I am a dragon in the oriental zodiac.....

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  14. Heather ADecember 9, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    I already have ideas for those cats! Sweet!

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  15. AnonymousDecember 9, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    The dragon looks so good. It represents strength and boldness, yet beautiful at the same time. Like it.

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  16. Bill VolckeningDecember 9, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    They are all great!

    Come visit my blog for a really cool shoe give-away!

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  17. CarolDecember 10, 2011 at 4:40 AM

    They are all gorgeous but the dragon has to be my favourite.

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  18. LauraDecember 10, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    Good on you Julie! You are inspiring :) i am a dragon as you know, but I have my own in the works so good luck to the winners!

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  19. MelindaDecember 10, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    Ooh, I like them all! Thanks for the chance!

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  20. LaurieDecember 10, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Oh the dragon is amazing.. and my hubby is always looking for dragon items.

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  21. JoyceLMDecember 10, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    All three panels are gorgeous. In order of preference - dragon, cat, matoi. I lived in Japan twice before the age of 10 (Army brat). These bring back wonderful memories. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  22. Maria KievitDecember 10, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    All very nice panels, but would have to go with the firefighter one, just to surprise hubby who is a volunteer firefighter in our little neck of the woods.

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  23. ChiskaDecember 10, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    I love the matoi, but my little one would love the welcoming cat. Thanks for the chance.

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  24. MonicaDecember 10, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Japanese prints always bring back fond memories. I have an uncle that traveled to Japan frequently and always brought home great gifts. The cat would be my first choice, followed by the coat, and then the dragon.

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  25. AnonymousDecember 10, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    I love your work! Especially the Matoi. I live in Hawaii and love all things Japanese, including your blog!

    Aloha, Linda at Quilting Under The Influence

    www.quti.org
    Twitter @quiltingunder

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  26. LethargicLassDecember 10, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    I love the cats... I think it would make a wonderful wall hanging for the entrance of my house :)

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  27. marogezDecember 10, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    I love the cat panel! :-)

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  28. JoannDecember 10, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Thanks so much for the give away, I love the Welcoming Cat panel...we have just a few of the real thing (one is snoring on my lap right now LOL)

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  29. JsoosayDecember 10, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    I would love the cat panel thank you for the giveaway!

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  30. rvquilterDecember 10, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    all the panels are beautiful.
    thanks for the chance to win

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  31. Catskill QuilterDecember 10, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    This is my first visit to your blog. I particularly like the white welcoming cat and the prosperity cat!

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  32. Eat Sleep QuiltDecember 10, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    Beautiful panels, what a generous gift!

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  33. beaquilterDecember 10, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    I'm a new follower, what nice panels, I might pick the dragon one as my favorite....

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  34. hueiseiDecember 10, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    I loves matoi..
    Thx for the chance to win ^^v

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  35. Marcia BDecember 10, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    Love them all- but am a tadbit more drawn to the matoi panel! How kind of you to offer three panels as your give-aways! Thanks!

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  36. AnonymousDecember 11, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    I like all three panels, but I am especially drawn to the dragon because I was born in the year of the dragon.

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  37. Annemart BerendseDecember 11, 2011 at 5:23 AM

    I love, really love the cats! I will always welcome wealth and luck

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  38. UnknownDecember 11, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    thank you for this chance to win. hugs

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  39. MissyDecember 11, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Oh I do love the cats! So kind of you to offer a give away

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  40. bohemiannie! artDecember 11, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    I love them all but the matoi is my favorite!

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  41. Purl ButtonsDecember 11, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    The dragon wins first place for me!

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  42. Just DuckyDecember 11, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    The dragon is my favorite. I read a blog by a quilter in Japan. She calls herself Taniwa. You should look her up.

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  43. GwenDecember 11, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    I would love to win any of those beautiful panels-- it would be impossible to choose a favorite! My daughter has been in love with all things "Japan" since she was a very little girl, and if I were to be a lucky winner, I will make a wall hanging for her room... Thank you so much for the chance to win! :-)

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  44. MelindaDecember 11, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    I love the dragon. I have many happy memories of Japan. I had the opportunity to visit about 12 times while working for Hitachi.

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  45. AnonymousDecember 11, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    I love the cat Panel

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  46. Dresden QuilterDecember 11, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    I love them all. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  47. Needled MomDecember 11, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    I love the dragon one. I can see that one in a beautiful quilt with sashiko.

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  48. MaryDecember 11, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    Love the panels. Thank you for a chance at your giveaway.

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  49. Connie Kresin CampbellDecember 11, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    What a neat giveaway! I think I like the Year of the Dragon the best!

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  50. AnonymousDecember 11, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    I do rather like the Dragon.

    (and now the word verification is hydra-ing. There are dragons in the internet too, it seems!)

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  51. HilachasDecember 11, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    Beautiful panels you've chosen for your giveaway. If I were to win, I would choose the "matoi." Thank you for the opportunity to win.

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  52. Beverley's DesignsDecember 11, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    wow beautiful pannels love these type of fabric only been sewing for a year and love it .love the dragon .

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  53. Vickie and ChrisDecember 12, 2011 at 4:01 AM

    Thanks for the chance of a panel. I would love the dragon panel as I was born in the year of the Dragon - My Chinese horoscope symbol
    Vickie

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  54. KathyDecember 12, 2011 at 4:42 AM

    I have followed your blog for a while and have enjoyed seeing your work. Thank you for sharing.

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  55. Lisa CoxDecember 12, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    I love the dragon one! Have a great idea to use that one.

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  56. AnneDecember 12, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    The panels are amazing! I think my favorite is the Beckoning Cat, though all are quite desirable.

    My niece, her husband, and my great-niece have been visiting Kyoto for a few weeks. They also visited Hungary prior to flying to Japan. My niece has a travel blog. I think you might enjoy reading about my niece's experiences in Japan. If so, please visit their blog at

    http://travels.goodman-wilson.com/

    They'll journey back to Arkansas on December 18. I can't wait to see them. They have been away for four months.

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  57. Dianne GilesDecember 12, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Even tho' I'm not a follower, I have been following your adventures for some time. I love the dragon panel! thanks for the chance, Dianne

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  58. VesuviusmamaDecember 12, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    I really like the year of the dragon, and I have loved learning more about scouting from you!

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  59. NM_CreatrixDecember 12, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Any of the three would be fantastic!

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  60. Nanbon44December 12, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    The dragon would be my choice as my grandson just decorated his room in chinese and dragons...

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  61. SewnutsDecember 13, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    I like the dragon panel. Thanks for the lovely giveaway chance and Happy Holidays from Canada!

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  62. UnknownDecember 13, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    The cat panel is my favorite. Thanks for the great giveaway.

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  63. BarbaraDecember 13, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Love all of them! Thanks...

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  64. Quilting "b"December 13, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    The dragon is amazing. Thank you so much for taking part in this wonderful Blog Hop. Merry Christmas

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  65. Nan BakerDecember 13, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Julie,
    I am on the blog hop as well. Love your panels - particularly the one with cats!! Would love to discuss some things with you. Please email me when you can. nan@purrfectspots.com

    Hop on over to my blog as well. Thanks.

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  66. LauraDecember 13, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    I love the items for giveaway. Please enter me.
    Laura

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  67. SandyDecember 13, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    Gosh! Kitty or Dragon? Hard decision... All three are beautiful!

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  68. Pippa ParsonsDecember 13, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    Id like the dragon, thanks for the opportunity

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  69. Diane WildDecember 13, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    The cat panel would be my choice. I will follow you. And don't worry about being technically challenged when it comes to blogging. I'm somewhat in the same boat but getting better. Thanks for participating.

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  70. AnonymousDecember 13, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    The panels are gorgeous, I love the cats or the dragon. I am a new quilter and am enjoying your great blog. Thanks and Merry Christmas from Canada

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  71. QuiltaholicDecember 13, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    What ADORABLE and FAN-TASTIC work on these panels! I'd love to win the Cats. My mother was Japanese (we lost her in February of this year) and I miss her terribly, especially during this holiday season. The cats remind me of some that she had. Thank you for participating in the giveaway!

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  72. Average QuilterDecember 14, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    I really like the dragon.

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  73. Happy MeDecember 14, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    Your quilts are beautiful! Thank you very much for the chance to win! If I am lucky enough to win, I would really appreciate the Beckoning Cat or Welcoming Cat. I have a pair of these cats made of ceramic that I keep on my desk that my friend brought to me from Japan and I really love them!

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  74. The Sleepy DreamerDecember 14, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    I really like the Dragon one. lnb1191(at)aol(dot)com

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  75. crafter1953December 14, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Hi Happy Holiday to You and Yours, I would love to have the dragon. Thank You for the giveaway.

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  76. AnonymousDecember 14, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Gorgeous panels! The dragon is exquisite! Happy holidays!

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  77. MCDecember 14, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Very cool panels, thanks for the chance to win! The kitty is my favourite, but it's a tough choice.

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  78. LoriDecember 14, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Love those panels. Love the color and design.

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  79. Diane-creweDecember 14, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    I am having so much fun finding all sorts of blogs on this hop...all your panels are great xx

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  80. Rose MarieDecember 14, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Are you kidding .... I would love to receive any one of them! Many thanks for sharing.

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  81. Cindy FDecember 14, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    I just found your blog and love it. I've spent many years in Japan so it's like visiting home! I'm partial to the dragon panel myself.

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  82. Angela FlowersMooreDecember 14, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Love them all but partial to the dragon. And I commend you for doing all your piecing by hand. That's how I first learned to quilt.

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  83. KessDecember 14, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    I really love the cat panel. Very nice. And my second choice would be the dragon. Thanks for the giveaway!
    kessilari(at)gmail(dot)com

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  84. mamahen02December 14, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    I love the cat panel! Being a scout leader for so many years is awesome! Some of my best years was spent being a girl scout. mamahen02@msn.com

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  85. MysticaDecember 15, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    I like the cat one myself!

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  86. CheriDecember 15, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    How interesting--I like the cat. Thanks for the chance.

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  87. baukjeDecember 15, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    I am going for number 1 or 3. I became a follower, shall come back to look around.

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  88. LunaDecember 15, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Beautiful!

    Thanks for the chance to win!

    Kelly (at) mysimplewalk (dot) com

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  89. nicolesenderDecember 16, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    The dragon panel is awesome!
    nicolesender(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  90. ThisQuiltingMamaDecember 16, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    Love the dragon panel although all are lovely! Can't wait to win and challenge myself to make a quilt around it. Thank you!

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  91. CMEHDecember 16, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    oh what beauitful panels! I love then! thanks for a great giveaway!

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  92. jqluoDecember 16, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    Loves the cat!
    Thanks for the generous giveaway and a chance to win!

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  93. Donna JoyDecember 16, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    The dragon is our schools mascot and used on all the letterheads, tshirts etc. So yes I really like dragons.
    I like cats to and what they stand for on your panel. Thanks for the giveaway. Really is special as they represent something.

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  94. JayDecember 16, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Wow! I think I could incorporate any of these panels in a sashiko project I'm working on. Thanks!

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  95. Nancy SueDecember 16, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    Hello from Maryland, USA. Thank you for participating in the blog hop. It's been alot of fun to see so many different blogs. I love the panels . They make a great giveaway item. Am especially fond of the middle panel of beckoning cats. Perhaps they are wanting to take a road trip to Maryland!!

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  96. Sandy HDecember 17, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    I have a fondness for the Beckoning Cat, and it would make a very nice wallhanging for my daughter! Thanks for the opportunity.
    Sandy
    http://www.quiltingfortherestofus.com

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