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Thursday, December 4, 2014

Quick and Easy Gift Ideas Blog Hop


Hi Friends!
Today I'm joining a great BLOG HOP
A BERNARTEX fabric company blog.

During the next week there's
a GREAT line up of projects and ideas you'll want to
watch out for!
There will also be a giveaway at EACH stop along the way.
 A Win Win situation.   ;)

I received a selection of prints from the 
ORIGINS line of fabric
and designed this great set of coasters
ALONG with a "berry basket" to hold them in!

I LOVE the BRIGHT green in the center of my coasters!
Plus...
that little bit of green stitching
makes them EXTRA special
and takes just a little bit more time.
;)

The Origins line of fabric also includes
these ROUND motifs
that are SUPER simple to construct
and also FIT in the handy dandy basket.


I had a hard time deciding which set to make....
so ....
I made them BOTH!


The tutorial for this project is over at the Sew in Love (with fabric) blog today.

I hope you'll make a few 
and give something....
or....... a WHOLE bunch of SOMETHINGS
that are HOMEMADE away this holiday season!!!



For a chance to win a fat quarter bundle of Origins, make sure you're signed up to follow the Benartex blog either by email or through a blog reader (see both options in the right hand sidebar at Sew in Love with Fabric). Leave a comment letting me know you are, and leave a second comment if you follow Benartex on Facebook. In your comment, let us know if you're making any handmade gifts for the holidays this year (and if you are...where are you in the process? Idea stage? Halfway done? Already wrapped?). The giveaway will remain open through Tuesday, December 9th at 11:59 pm EST. 







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98 comments:

  1. patty a.December 4, 2014 at 6:50 AM

    I signed up to get the email updates for Benartex. Your coaster and berry basket are lovely! I don't do FB so this will be my only entry.

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  2. amyDecember 4, 2014 at 6:51 AM

    Finished a rag quilt and am working on placemats now.

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  3. amyDecember 4, 2014 at 6:51 AM

    I follow on Bloglovin!

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  4. Vroomans' QuiltsDecember 4, 2014 at 7:00 AM

    How lovely to see you hosting during this hop - you are a master at whipping up simple items. I followe Benartex with GFC already.

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  5. Needled MomDecember 4, 2014 at 7:15 AM

    The coasters are always such a great idea. Your large stitching looks wonderful on them too. I'm about halfway there with my projects.

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  6. Quilting TangentDecember 4, 2014 at 7:27 AM

    Following their blog on bloglovin'. No homemade gifts this year. 24Tangent@gmail.com

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  7. Carrie P.December 4, 2014 at 7:31 AM

    great project.
    i follow their blog via email.

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  8. Carrie P.December 4, 2014 at 7:32 AM

    i also follow on facebook.
    i made a flannel rag quilt for a gift this year

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  9. GranChrisDecember 4, 2014 at 8:01 AM

    I follow by E-mail and BL. I made 3 quilts and lots of small stuff like ornaments and some secret items. They are almost done, one more day.

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  10. GranChrisDecember 4, 2014 at 8:02 AM

    I also follow on FB. I like the basket, marked it for later.

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  11. WeedyMamaDecember 4, 2014 at 8:20 AM

    Yes, table runners are in progress. Goal for the day: get two more ready for quilting. Cute little pattern for the berry baskets and coasters.

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  12. WeedyMamaDecember 4, 2014 at 8:20 AM

    I follow by email or blog reader of some kind. I DON'T Facebook.

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  13. Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek]December 4, 2014 at 8:24 AM

    Follow the blog via bloglovin

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  14. Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek]December 4, 2014 at 8:25 AM

    And on facebook! No time for handmade Christmas gifts this year...

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  15. MargaretDecember 4, 2014 at 8:27 AM

    I am just finishing up pot holders and mug rugs for my family. I love your tutorial. I follow on bloglovin and email.

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  16. BethDecember 4, 2014 at 8:28 AM

    I follow the benartex blog by email. I am at the end stages of some table runners for my family.

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  17. MargaretDecember 4, 2014 at 8:28 AM

    I follow on Facebook

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  18. BethDecember 4, 2014 at 8:28 AM

    I also follow benartex on facebook

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  19. Farm QuilterDecember 4, 2014 at 8:36 AM

    I follow Benartex by email. I have to put the binding on a quilt then I will have 4 quilts finished and 32 microwave bowl potholders are all finished now.

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  20. Farm QuilterDecember 4, 2014 at 8:36 AM

    Farm Quilting follows Benartex on facebook.

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  21. Susan L.December 4, 2014 at 8:45 AM

    I follow the Benartex blog by email.

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  22. Susan L.December 4, 2014 at 8:47 AM

    I also follow the Benartex on Facebook. Yes, I am making many homemade gifts for Christmas. I'd say I'm more than 1/2 way done.

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  23. GillDecember 4, 2014 at 8:48 AM

    I follow Benartex by email!
    I'm making aprons for my sisters!

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  24. GillDecember 4, 2014 at 8:48 AM

    like Benartex on facebook too!

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  25. Lisa EnglandDecember 4, 2014 at 8:50 AM

    I am making lots of Christmas gifts. Since I started early in the year, only a few remain to be finished. I follow the Benartex blog via GFC and email.

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  26. AnonymousDecember 4, 2014 at 8:52 AM

    LIKE BENARTEX ON FB
    (username is lindadouglas35)

    msstitcher1214@gmail.com

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  27. Jen BarnardDecember 4, 2014 at 8:53 AM

    I'm not making any Christmas presents this year, I'm making a Christmas table runner though. I follow the benartex blog on bloglovin'.
    jen dot barnard at btinternet dot com

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  28. AnonymousDecember 4, 2014 at 8:56 AM

    FOLLOW BENARTEX VIA GMAIL
    Yes, I've made a Christmas Runner, tree ornaments+some watercolor cards. Thanks for sharing!

    msstitcher1214@gmail.com

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  29. Diane HDecember 4, 2014 at 9:14 AM

    I follow on FB as Stitching Happily. Great tutorial, thanks.

    laura84watt@gmail.com

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  30. Michele TDecember 4, 2014 at 9:14 AM

    Oh do I love this idea... perfect for a gift for Christmas! Thanks for this awesome tutorial! I follow Benartex blog via Bloglovin'!

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  31. Diane HDecember 4, 2014 at 9:15 AM

    I'm making most of the gifts I give this year. Some are done and in the mail and I'm just putting the finishing touches on others today. Thanks for the giveaway.
    laura84watt@gmail.com

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  32. Michele TDecember 4, 2014 at 9:16 AM

    I have made Christmas Stocking for everyone this year and filling them with special treats. Right now I am sewing up a Cowboy Stocking for my niece and I am very pleased with how they are turning out!! I follow Benartex on Facebook too!

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  33. Amy's Crafty ShenanigansDecember 4, 2014 at 9:32 AM

    I follow Benartex - thank you for the tutorial!! I have made a few thinsg for pressies and still need to make a few more. I LOVE giving handmade gifts :)

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  34. OhioLoriDecember 4, 2014 at 9:48 AM

    I follow them tru Email & Bloglovin! :)

    Bout 75% finished up with Christmas Secret Projects!!! YAY!!! New Jammie's for Kiddo's & added Grankiddo's now too..2 wallhangings, and crochet project.

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  35. SunnybecDecember 4, 2014 at 10:17 AM

    I follow via email and my presents are done and in the mail as most of mine are sent Internationally. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  36. SunnybecDecember 4, 2014 at 10:17 AM

    I like on FB (Linda Goulty)

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  37. AnonymousDecember 4, 2014 at 10:19 AM

    I made 2 flannel rag quilts for Christmas gifts this year. I follow Benartex on Bloglovin. Thanks!

    Please click on the delaineelliott above for my email link.

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  38. kathy slaughter cummingsDecember 4, 2014 at 10:23 AM

    Making a stocking for my baby granddaughter, Ellie.
    I follow on blog & Facebook.

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  39. Joyce CarterDecember 4, 2014 at 10:24 AM

    Thank you for the giveaway. Yes, I have made lots of handmade projects for gifts. They have already been shipped. I follow Benartex on Bloglovin.

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  40. Joyce CarterDecember 4, 2014 at 10:26 AM

    I follow Benartex on Facebook, too. Thanks again for the giveaway.

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  41. TerriDecember 4, 2014 at 10:31 AM

    I'm their newest follower - to date.

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  42. TerriDecember 4, 2014 at 10:35 AM

    Not this year... no sewn homemade. My sewing room is still stacked high with boxes. (We just moved.) The sewing machine is in, and would work if I could find a bobbin.
    I am making fudge for everyone but the under 2 two. I found some cute little casserole dishes for $7.95 each and they are the holder of the homemade yumminess. Its not much, but moving takes a lot of time and money. At least they will know we are thinking about them.
    Thanks for a chance at the yummy fabric.
    Hugs

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  43. SewgirlDecember 4, 2014 at 10:37 AM

    I have plans to make a wrap bracelet for a friend...haven't even started yet! I follow SIL on Bloglovin'

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  44. SewgirlDecember 4, 2014 at 10:37 AM

    I follow Benartex on FB too!

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  45. KathleenDecember 4, 2014 at 11:24 AM

    I've been following Benartex for some time now. I haven't started sewing for Christmas as yet, but I have had a request for coasters, so this is quite timely! Thanks for sharing.

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  46. Vicki HDecember 4, 2014 at 11:30 AM

    I am making zipper pouches for the girls in the family. I follow with email and GFC.

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  47. Vicki HDecember 4, 2014 at 11:31 AM

    I also follow Benartex with FB.

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  48. LeAnneDecember 4, 2014 at 11:32 AM

    I have finished one gift and gotten it shipped off already. But there is a whole pile more to finish before Christmas. I follow via email.

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  49. LeAnneDecember 4, 2014 at 11:32 AM

    I follow on FB as well.

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  50. Diane BeaversDecember 4, 2014 at 12:05 PM

    The Coasters and Berry Basket are awesome..the big hand stitching w/embroidery thread really adds some punch>. I'm making about 80% of my gifts, it is all about Handmade here too! About 80% finished too:)

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  51. Diane BeaversDecember 4, 2014 at 12:07 PM

    Following Benartex on Facebook

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  52. Diane BeaversDecember 4, 2014 at 12:10 PM

    I'm signed up to receive blog Benartex by email.

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  53. teachpanyDecember 4, 2014 at 12:36 PM

    I follow Benartex/Sew In Love by email. I make most of my gifts. I have the fabrics, and a list of what I plan to make, and any patterns. I'll get started soon. I make pajamas for the guys, and plan a dress for my great-niece. I hope to make a lap quilt for my son. I'm sure I'll get the other things done before Christmas. Not sure about the quilt.

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  54. teachpanyDecember 4, 2014 at 12:36 PM

    Cute basket and coasters. I follow Benartex on Facebook.

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  55. Judi RDecember 4, 2014 at 1:48 PM

    Yes, I follow Benartex's blog through email!

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  56. Judi RDecember 4, 2014 at 1:49 PM

    I follow on Facebook so I can get updates and announcements about the Benartex fabrics that I love!

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  57. CyndyKDecember 4, 2014 at 2:23 PM

    I follow the Benartex blog by email. I am making a simple quilt for a Christmas gift for my Salvation Army Angel Tree child. I'm close to finishing it. Not exactly what she asked for, but she will love it. (I also got her the obligatory clothes and some fun toys, too) Cynthia cknapp3626@sbcglobal.net

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  58. Kelly WilsonDecember 4, 2014 at 2:23 PM

    I follow the blog via email subscription. I am fairly new to sewing so don't feel ready to use my efforts as gifts just yet. Thanks for sharing! notwendy gmail

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  59. Kelly WilsonDecember 4, 2014 at 2:23 PM

    I follow/like Benartex on Facebook. Thanks! notwendy gmail

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  60. CeciliaDecember 4, 2014 at 2:43 PM

    I follow Benartex's blog via email. Thanks for the great tutorials and gopiveaway. I'm in the process of quilting a quilt for my youngest daughter.

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  61. CeciliaDecember 4, 2014 at 2:43 PM

    I also like their Facebook page.

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  62. lindawwwwDecember 4, 2014 at 3:11 PM

    I follow the Benartex blog by newsletter. I'm working on some fabric poinsettia ornaments for my family and friends. I'm about 3/4 finished.

    wlinda_ca at yahoo dot com

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  63. RosaDecember 4, 2014 at 3:40 PM

    Gorgeous projects.I follow Benartex's blog via email!

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  64. RosaDecember 4, 2014 at 3:40 PM

    I also like their Facebook page.Thanks!

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  65. PamelaDecember 4, 2014 at 5:06 PM

    I follow Sew in Love with Fabric on Bloglovin. Thanks for the fun!

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  66. PamelaDecember 4, 2014 at 5:07 PM

    I like Banartex on Facebook. Thanks again!

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  67. JoyceLMDecember 4, 2014 at 5:27 PM

    I follow the Benartex blog via Bloglovin'. Thanks.

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  68. JoyceLMDecember 4, 2014 at 5:28 PM

    I also follow Benartex on FB. I'm trying to finish some table toppers as gifts - got to do the quilting & binding. Thanks again.

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  69. UnknownDecember 4, 2014 at 5:44 PM

    follow on facebook and pinterest

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  70. SarahDecember 4, 2014 at 6:52 PM

    I follow Benatex on Bloglovin. I am making as much as I can; right now working on a loon baby quilt based off of a drawing my brother did, for his baby son. I still have a ways to go, sewing for my own children. sarah@forrussia.org

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  71. StephanieDecember 4, 2014 at 6:54 PM

    I follow Benatex on bloglovin

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  72. SonjaMDecember 4, 2014 at 7:00 PM

    I follow on Facebook. sonjasmith76@yahoo.com

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  73. SonjaMDecember 4, 2014 at 7:04 PM

    I am working on 7 zipper pillow cases fir my sister in law. Applique quilt I am just getting ready to put all 3 layers together. Waiting on pictures to finish a memorial quilt for a friend who lost her mother this week and then helping my 15 yr old with her 1 st quilt. This is all I between fighting my severe arthritis and fibromyalgia pain. I haven't been able to see in 3 days and I am starting to panic!!!!!! sonjasmith76@yahoo.com

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  74. LeeDecember 4, 2014 at 7:53 PM

    I follow the Benartex with GFC! thanks! I love the coasters. I am making holiday stockings and other then that have not started on any gifts!

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  75. Kathy E.December 4, 2014 at 8:59 PM

    I follow Benartex on Bloglovin. I am in the middle of my gift-making. I made my son a new Christmas tree skirt and my daughter will get a small quilt for her couch. My husband wants a quilt too, but not sure that's going to happen this year!

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  76. HavplentyDecember 5, 2014 at 2:22 AM

    I follow Benartex's blog on Bloglovin. I am making pillowcases (30 and counting), 3 children robes, and 3 fleece blankets. I am up to my neck in fabric right now.

    tushay3(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  77. UnknownDecember 5, 2014 at 2:34 AM

    I follow Benartex Sew in Love with fabric by email! Thanks so much for the giveaway and I'm definitely going to make some of these for gifts!

    tdkcarpenoctem@hotmail.com

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  78. UnknownDecember 5, 2014 at 2:38 AM

    I follow Benartex on Facebook! Thanks

    tdkcarpenoctem@hotmail.com

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  79. UnknownDecember 5, 2014 at 2:43 AM

    I have signed up for the Benartex newsletter. The fabrics are beautiful. Some time ago I embroidered some Mola designs and had some brightly coloured fabric like this that worked a treat with the embroideries. Would love to make a new version.
    I am not making any gifts this Christmas but I have made 6 mug rugs for the Christmas challenge at my quilting guild meeting next week. I tried six different techniques for a bit of fun.

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  80. CalDecember 5, 2014 at 6:08 AM

    I follow the Benartex blog by email.

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  81. CalDecember 5, 2014 at 6:09 AM

    I follow Bernatex on facebook (celia L).
    I so need to get started on Xmas presents! Yesterday I sat at the machine but got distracted fixing pant hems instead.

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  82. ShawnaDecember 5, 2014 at 6:15 AM

    Hi!
    I love these Benartex tutorials. I get the preview packs, and with a little resizing this would be an awesome use for them! I am doing a lot of Christmas presents, from blankets and quilts to christmas cards. Most are done, but I always end up doing SOMETHING that I forgot at the last minute.

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  83. Betty WoodleeDecember 5, 2014 at 7:26 AM

    Great tutorial. I follow Benartex via Feedburner. b.j.day68@gmail.com

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  84. Betty WoodleeDecember 5, 2014 at 7:27 AM

    I follow Benartex on FB. b.j.day68@gmail.com

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  85. magistraDecember 5, 2014 at 7:50 AM

    I am now following Benartex on Bloglovin. I appreciate the tutorials and the giveaway! Magistra13 at yahoo dot com
    Beth

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  86. Donna WDecember 5, 2014 at 8:54 AM

    I follow Bernatex's blog via email. My presents are pretty much done. I made table runners/toppers for each family.

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  87. Donna WDecember 5, 2014 at 8:55 AM

    I also follow Benartex on Facebook.

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  88. UnknownDecember 5, 2014 at 2:00 PM

    I follow the Bernatex blog wih Feedly. Jackiethompson323(at)gmail.com

    I have several projects started that I really hope to finish in time.°

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  89. UnknownDecember 5, 2014 at 2:01 PM

    I follow on Facebook.

    Jackiethompson323(at)gmail.com

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  90. RitaDecember 5, 2014 at 2:32 PM

    I follow on Benartex Blog. I have finished up 5 stockings to hang for the holidays.

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  91. JanieDecember 5, 2014 at 2:44 PM

    I follow Benartex blog via email.

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  92. JanieDecember 5, 2014 at 2:47 PM

    I follow Benartex on FB. Love your coasters and the berry basket! I have to stitch the binding on a lap quilt, then I am done! Yippie.

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  93. MaraDecember 6, 2014 at 2:19 AM

    I have already sewed, wrapped and mailed my handmade gifts, I follow Benartex blog via bloglovin

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  94. MaraDecember 6, 2014 at 2:20 AM

    I already like Benartex on FB, but will be doing your awesome basket and coasters for gifts for next year.

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  95. KimDecember 6, 2014 at 12:18 PM

    Awesome gift ideas! I follow Benartex via GFC.

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  96. KimDecember 6, 2014 at 12:18 PM

    I follow Benartex on FB.

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  97. JaneDecember 7, 2014 at 3:10 PM

    I follow on Bloglovin. Not making any Christmas gifts this year. Thanks!

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  98. JaneDecember 7, 2014 at 3:10 PM

    I follow Benartex on Facebook.

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