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Monday, March 17, 2014

Free-Motion Machine Sketching DVD Blog Tour and Giveaway!


My friend and fellow artist Candy Glendening has just released her newest instructional Quilting Arts DVD, where she shares with us her process for using free-motion sketching to create her wonderful sketchbooks, (and inspires us to do the same) filled with stitched samples of that which inspires her, such as birds, vessels and fauna. Oh... and COLOR! Lot's and lot's of glorious color, which Candy knows better then almost anyone!


For anyone who is intimidated by free-motion sketching, (done the same way as free-motion quilting,  but using the technique to draw/sketch a picture) this DVD will be a great first step in breaking down that wall of fear. 


Candy gently walks you through the process, showing how simple and fun it actually can be, even if you have never had success with sketching on paper. 


She teaches you how to create fabric sketchbook pages that you can then record your free-motion sketch ideas onto, which you can then build into complete sketchbooks.


As Candy demonstrates it's a great way to practice ideas for new motifs and color combinations. 


Candy likes to create her sketchbooks by themes, and refers back to them when planning bigger projects, which I think is a fabulous idea!


And now here's the best part! Not only is Candy offering one of my lucky blog readers a chance to win their own copy of her newest DVD, she is also going to include a botanical sketch of a Pansy, (which I requested as it's my favorite flower) made especially for this giveaway! 

To enter, just leave a comment at the bottom of this post, (please make sure that the comment links back to you so I have a way of contacting you should you win)! The drawing ends on Wednesday the 26th, and I will announce a winner on Thursday. You can also follow along on the blog tour for more chances to win!

3/26/14: Comments are now closed. Thanks so much for everyone who participated!
I have contacted the winner and will share who it was in my next blog post. Contest is still going on over at some of the other participating blogs, including Candy's, so you still have more chances to win!

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110 comments:

  1. GillMarch 17, 2014 at 8:32 AM

    This looks a great DVD - I'd love some gentle help from Candy!!

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  2. The Inside StoriMarch 17, 2014 at 8:39 AM

    That's me....totally intimidated.....maybe the DVD will give me courage!

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  3. BrendaMarch 17, 2014 at 8:57 AM

    ooooh, this looks like fun. thanks for the chance!

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  4. Maria HarritsMarch 17, 2014 at 9:02 AM

    This would be a great challenge to me... and I love challenges!

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  5. CorinneaMarch 17, 2014 at 9:03 AM

    Her sketches are beautiful! Maybe it would break my mental block against FMQ....

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  6. Brenda ComolliMarch 17, 2014 at 9:22 AM

    This giveaway is so exciting. I love sketching with thread. Winning this DVD would give me more inspiration and skills.

    Thanks so much.

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  7. Sharon - INMarch 17, 2014 at 9:40 AM

    Oh! Candy's sketchings are sweet! I'd love a copy of her dvd.

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  8. Kim BatesMarch 17, 2014 at 9:47 AM

    I'd love to learn to do this! I am a bit intimidated by machine quilting and this would help immensely!

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  9. doloresMarch 17, 2014 at 10:40 AM

    Ack! So beautiful. I can see what I really need is my sewing machine recessed down in my table!;)

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  10. LaceflowerMarch 17, 2014 at 11:32 AM

    I think I'd have to sketch it out in marker first, just to get the hang of it. Looks like lots of fun.

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  11. LoriMarch 17, 2014 at 11:41 AM

    great giveaway! I can use all the help I can get with machine quilting!

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  12. SlrwMarch 17, 2014 at 11:57 AM

    Oh, I'd like to learn to sketch! And my favorite flower is a pansy, that would double the fun!

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  13. stitchinpennyMarch 17, 2014 at 12:01 PM

    Her sketching is fantastic! I would love to learn.

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  14. AnonymousMarch 17, 2014 at 12:06 PM

    I really want to give it a try, just need a little push,thank you...martamanole@yahoo.com

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  15. Kate/MassachusettsMarch 17, 2014 at 12:43 PM

    What beautiful work and lovely giveaway! Thank you for the chance to enter! I plan to buy this dvd!

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  16. debbyMarch 17, 2014 at 1:25 PM

    Looks like fun.

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  17. patty a.March 17, 2014 at 1:34 PM

    Candy's work is so beautiful. I would love to learn more!

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  18. Wonky PatchworkMarch 17, 2014 at 1:42 PM

    Her work looks gorgeous, it would be great to win this! Thanks for the opportunity, and I love pansies too!

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  19. ElleeMarch 17, 2014 at 1:54 PM

    Candy's a wonderful teacher! I would welcome having her DVD and especially the pansy. -- soparkaveataoldotcom

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  20. em's scrapbagMarch 17, 2014 at 2:09 PM

    WOW! That is so cool! Crossing my fingers!

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  21. Venus de HiloMarch 17, 2014 at 2:13 PM

    Ooh, I want to try this!

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  22. ipatchandquiltMarch 17, 2014 at 2:16 PM

    The dvd would be so cool! I am always looking for news FMQ ideas!
    Esther
    esthersipatchandquilt at yahoo com
    ipatchandquilt dot wordpress dot com

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  23. RumiMarch 17, 2014 at 2:25 PM

    Great give away! I want to improve my FMQ skills. Always when have possibilities.

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  24. Anne DMarch 17, 2014 at 3:02 PM

    The sketches are amazing. I can't imagine being able to do it myself but would love to try. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  25. JoyceLMMarch 17, 2014 at 3:04 PM

    Looks like fun - thanks for the chance to win.

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  26. barbara woodsMarch 17, 2014 at 3:29 PM

    i would love that , thanks for the chance

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  27. DeniseMarch 17, 2014 at 3:32 PM

    So pretty! I would love to have a little virtual hand-holding via DVD to try this technique.

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  28. GinaMarch 17, 2014 at 3:32 PM

    Candy has inspired me to try free motion sketching and I'm sure her video would help me on my way!

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  29. AnnieMarch 17, 2014 at 4:09 PM

    Sounds wonderful...I would love to try it and be able to sketch some of the flowers in my garden.

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  30. JackieMarch 17, 2014 at 4:29 PM

    I would love to add that book to my other quilt books.

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  31. Sue StultzMarch 17, 2014 at 5:30 PM

    Pansies are my favorite flower - they're so cheerful. Thread sketching them would be really cool!

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  32. sophieMarch 17, 2014 at 5:39 PM

    I have a project ready to quilt that is crying for some thread-sketching ... I'm a bit of a scaredy cat and would love to win the DVD to help me get started.

    Pansies are one of my favorites, too. I have giant pansies quilted into a large purple scrap quilt of mine.

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  33. kayMarch 17, 2014 at 7:05 PM

    I love thread sketching! Now I need to bite the bullet and learn to do it. This DVD should help!

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  34. Exuberantcolor/Wanda S HansonMarch 17, 2014 at 7:45 PM

    I would love to get re-inspired for thread sketching. I love the look of it especially with black thread on hand dyes.

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  35. LynneMcLMarch 17, 2014 at 7:56 PM

    Wow - that looks like fun! I'm fairly new to quiliting - and just learned to FMQ. I never thought about painting with thread - I think I'm heading to my machine right now!

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  36. GingerMarch 17, 2014 at 10:43 PM

    Looks like a great DVD.

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  37. CreateologyMarch 17, 2014 at 11:16 PM

    I love how Candy creates her sketch books for reference and history. Hard to believe she can help someone like me to machine thread sketch even though I cannot draw or sketch on paper. Please include me in the DVD drawing. Thank you sew very much and Creative Stitching Bliss...

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  38. BeezusMarch 17, 2014 at 11:29 PM

    I love the idea of thread painting but would love a bit of help getting started. Thanks for hosting the giveaway!

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  39. Karin på ÖsäterMarch 18, 2014 at 3:47 AM

    You are both great inspiration for me, loving colour fabric and thread.

    Karin på Ösäter

    http://karinpaosater.blogg.se/

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  40. Karen@littlebirdiequiltingMarch 18, 2014 at 7:41 AM

    Lots of lovely inspiration- thankyou for showing us

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  41. JeanneMarch 18, 2014 at 9:04 AM

    I love creating fabric books. I've tried thread sketching, but so far I'm not too successful. I love the idea of trying it on small pages. Would love to win this!

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  42. AmandaK@whatthebobbinMarch 18, 2014 at 12:52 PM

    I could use some inspiration. What a fun looking technique. Thanks!

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  43. JenniferMarch 18, 2014 at 2:58 PM

    Just what I need! Enough of straight lines and simply meandering stipples - onto something extra pretty. Thanks for the chance!

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  44. quiltzyxMarch 18, 2014 at 3:07 PM

    I'd love to have some direction in thread sketching from Candy! Thanks for the chance!

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  45. JackieMarch 18, 2014 at 3:54 PM

    I love Candy's work and would love to win her DVD.

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  46. Penny Schine GoldMarch 18, 2014 at 4:52 PM

    Would love to win the DVD and give this a try.

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  47. PattiMarch 18, 2014 at 7:11 PM

    Wow, I just love her free motion sketching! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  48. Kate/MassachusettsMarch 18, 2014 at 7:12 PM

    Since I never win anything, I have preordered the dvd! lol I am in awe of such beautiful work!

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  49. Linda F.March 18, 2014 at 8:09 PM

    Thanks for the chance to win! I would love a copy of this DVD.

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  50. Michele TMarch 18, 2014 at 8:57 PM

    I would love to learn how to do this!! Thanks for the chance!!!

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  51. Connie Kresin CampbellMarch 18, 2014 at 9:03 PM

    Here work is amazing, I would love to win!

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  52. DebraKay NeimanMarch 18, 2014 at 11:04 PM

    I have tried some free motion sketching...still learning. I have a regular sewing machine. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com

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  53. Pauline GMarch 19, 2014 at 9:24 AM

    Would love the chance to try this free motion sketching !

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  54. SandiMarch 19, 2014 at 1:32 PM

    One of the things I know is practice makes perfect and Candy show this I her work, such a delight to have a chance to win not only the CD but a lovely pansy design sketched by her. Thanks so much!

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  55. ChristineMarch 19, 2014 at 1:58 PM

    I'm a thread sketching beginner, but I like it and I will do more.

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  56. FasinatingtaurusMarch 19, 2014 at 3:33 PM

    Would love to win this DVD to start me off sketching with the machine. please, please, please.
    Thank you
    Frankie White

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  57. CaroleMMarch 19, 2014 at 11:53 PM

    I love those sketch books! What a neat idea!

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  58. Ruth BMarch 20, 2014 at 1:22 AM

    I love her sketch pages and I think they would make pretty quilt blocks.

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  59. UnknownMarch 20, 2014 at 8:56 AM

    Your sketchbooks are amazing. I never thought to make something like them. they are pretty, functional, and a wonderful collection of ideas.

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  60. Connie Kresin CampbellMarch 20, 2014 at 9:21 AM

    Candy's artwork is beautiful! I would love to win, thanks!

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  61. KimMarch 20, 2014 at 10:26 AM

    Wow this looks like fun, and so original! Thanks for the chance to win and maybe become a real free motion quilter :0).

    Happy Sewing

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  62. Elizabeth BennettMarch 20, 2014 at 3:39 PM

    I love ALL of Candy's work and would love the DVD.

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  63. UnknownMarch 20, 2014 at 7:38 PM

    I would use this! I've been wanting to learn this!

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  64. MicheleMarch 20, 2014 at 9:12 PM

    This DVD sounds so useful for me at this time. I would love a chance at winning!

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  65. KarrieMarch 21, 2014 at 12:44 AM

    This looks awesome! Thanks for the chance to win! ksmith8@emich.edu

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  66. UnknownMarch 21, 2014 at 2:17 AM

    Candy's sketches are really eloquent. I love the way she has developed the technique. Free motion quilting leaves me cold, but I am very intrigued and would love to learn more! Lisa (lawnes@africaonline.co.ke)

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  67. LynnMarch 21, 2014 at 8:45 AM

    Great looking book and wonderful to have it offered as a door prize.

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  68. sharonMarch 21, 2014 at 9:56 AM

    I think this would help me learn so much. thank you

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  69. Isabel.A.March 21, 2014 at 10:32 AM

    I´d love to learn how to do that.
    isabel_mbpp@hotmail.com

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  70. MarthaMarch 21, 2014 at 10:35 AM

    Have seen Candy on TV. This is something I would love to learn.

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  71. kimberjMarch 21, 2014 at 10:53 AM

    I do lots of free motion sketching, mostly landscapes and structures. I'd love to try botanicals and can always use tips to make things better, cleaner, easier!

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  72. UnknownMarch 21, 2014 at 11:16 AM

    A dvd to follow while I tried this would be great.

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  73. UnknownMarch 21, 2014 at 11:38 AM

    Great DVD and I love her stuff. I would love to try this.

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  74. AnonymousMarch 21, 2014 at 11:43 AM

    Love your blog and would love to see this DVD. Her samples look instructive and easy to follow.

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  75. WendyMarch 21, 2014 at 12:03 PM

    this dvd looks fantastic, I'd really love to have a go at this

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  76. CathyMarch 21, 2014 at 1:00 PM

    I love Candy's style both with the sketching and the dyed fabrics.

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  77. tutto a postoMarch 21, 2014 at 1:06 PM

    I am just starting to get into sketching and have made a couple of brooches with the method. I draw so it seems like a natural path to take, but my stitches are uneven, so this DVD would be great for me!

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  78. pennykitzMarch 21, 2014 at 2:39 PM

    Candy's DVD would be considered the win of the year, in my book. Her work is spectacular!! I really thank you for hosting this giveaway and by the way I am a new follower of your blog! : )

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  79. Patty PodszusMarch 21, 2014 at 3:15 PM

    I love the sillyboodilly blog and refer to it often. I would totally enjoy the DVD on sketching as I gave tried using that technique on items for my grandchildren (and have been teaching them a few little sketches.)

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  80. remareisMarch 21, 2014 at 4:34 PM

    Thank you for the opportunity. I can't wait to try this

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  81. Diane MMarch 21, 2014 at 5:00 PM

    I just watched a workshop preview and it looks like fun. Thanks for the chance to win the DVD!

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  82. AM - web design classMarch 21, 2014 at 6:30 PM

    This looks like a great dvd. I've wanted to try thread sketching but haven't yet.

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  83. LinMarch 21, 2014 at 10:31 PM

    I'm a fairly new quilter but I can see this as a great way to embellish journal covers in a way that isn't raised from the surface very much. I just bought 4 journals that I'm going to cover for my daughter so I may take the plunge and try sketching.

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  84. KathyeMarch 21, 2014 at 11:08 PM

    I have seen Candy on quilting arts! I would love to have this DVD!

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  85. anne wolfMarch 21, 2014 at 11:11 PM

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  86. anne wolfMarch 21, 2014 at 11:12 PM

    What a great idea - stitched books! Would love to try it.

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  87. SarahMarch 21, 2014 at 11:27 PM

    I would love to learn free motion quilting! Thanks for the chance.

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  88. McStamperMarch 22, 2014 at 1:33 AM

    Very intimidating for me. Would love to win.

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  89. UnknownMarch 22, 2014 at 3:11 AM

    Oh thanks for the giveaway. I'd love to learn how to do free motion sketching better. My (very poor) attempts have been ok, but I want to get much better. Love the photos of Candy's sketchbooks.

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  90. BéaMarch 22, 2014 at 5:06 AM

    I would be happy to learn more about this technique, thanks.

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  91. DiannMarch 22, 2014 at 1:32 PM

    I'd love to learn this. Thanks for the chance.

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  92. LaurenMarch 22, 2014 at 1:50 PM

    This DVD looks great!! I just started free motion sketching and I love it!! Thank you for the great giveaway!!!

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  93. AnonymousMarch 22, 2014 at 3:45 PM

    I would like to win this DVD and learn how to "sketch".

    senstrings[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  94. Diane J. EvansMarch 22, 2014 at 8:20 PM

    Thanks so much for this wonderful giveaway -- count me in!

    Diane

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  95. SewgirlMarch 22, 2014 at 8:43 PM

    Candy's DVD sounds like a great addition to a quilter's library. Thanks for the chance at the giveaway!

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  96. SewCalGalMarch 22, 2014 at 11:12 PM

    Looks like a wonderful DVD, which I'd like to check out and help share insights with those that have participated in the 2012 and 2013 FMQ Challenges that I hosted.

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  97. Heather JMarch 23, 2014 at 7:18 AM

    Looks like a great DVD to assist in learning this technique. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  98. Marty MasonMarch 24, 2014 at 9:25 AM

    What fun. And what a great giveaway. I'm hoping!

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  99. LaurieMarch 24, 2014 at 10:47 AM

    What a lot of comments. I would love to have further instruction on thread sketching. My efforts I've been careful to do on busy fabrics so they don't show very well. :)

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  100. UnknownMarch 24, 2014 at 3:40 PM

    The pics of the sketch books are fabulous. With the help of her DVD, just maybe I can do this. The sample sounds lovely. Seeing the technique in person gives perspective. Thanks for the giveaway.
    katztoo at excede dot net

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  101. LynMarch 24, 2014 at 4:24 PM

    Wow! I'd love to win the pansy and the DVD. Learning FMQ on my sewing machine is on my list for this year!

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  102. BarbaraMarch 24, 2014 at 8:21 PM

    This looks so cool. I have to try it!

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  103. LynneMarch 24, 2014 at 8:58 PM

    I would love to learn machine sketching. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  104. Jen BarnardMarch 24, 2014 at 9:14 PM

    I want to try free motion quilting this year, this DVD looks great. Is the giveaway is open internationally? I'm in the UK.
    jen dot barnard at btinternet dot com

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  105. Tina ShortMarch 25, 2014 at 7:56 AM

    I dream of being able to draw with thread.

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  106. tropicsladyMarch 25, 2014 at 9:05 AM

    I've always been a fan of Candy's work and this book comes as no surprise of her talent.

    deb
    ladara at cfl dot rr dot com

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  107. MargaretMarch 26, 2014 at 10:52 AM

    Love her style. Thanks for give away

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  108. Marilyn at coolrain46@yahoo.comMarch 26, 2014 at 11:36 AM

    I really love creative sewing, but I also really need help with free-motion stitching/sketching. This DVD would be heaven sent!

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  109. Marilyn at coolrain46@yahoo.comMarch 26, 2014 at 11:36 AM

    I really love creative sewing, but I also really need help with free-motion stitching/sketching. This DVD would be heaven sent!

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  110. Kim from MilwaukeeMarch 26, 2014 at 2:39 PM

    Those books are beautiful!!! I'd love to learn how to do that!

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