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A Quilters Diary 2012

November 9, 2011 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 20 Comments

I was thrilled to discover that my “Pull Up A Pew” Cathedral Window Cushion has been featured on the cover of “A Quilters Diary 2012”. It is a lovely diary that features lots of inspiring quilty photos taken from this years issues of Homespun, A Quilters Companion, and Quilts from Pre Cut Fabrics.

Homespun currently have a special subscription offer which includes A Quilters Diary. It would make a lovely Christmas gift for a crafty friend.

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  1. retdairyqueen says

    November 9, 2011 at 3:09 am

    Congratulations

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  2. Jan says

    November 9, 2011 at 3:12 am

    Well done (and well-deserved) Lisa! And I found myself thinking of you as I purchased red and aqua fabric at Ballarat Patchwork yesterday…

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  3. Jodie says

    November 9, 2011 at 3:12 am

    ooh I got one last year the quality is great.
    A thousand congratulations !

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  4. Simone de Klerk says

    November 9, 2011 at 3:24 am

    Wow, Lisa, gefeliciteerd!
    Your Cushion makes a lovely cover! It will make people want to buy this special diary!

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  5. Sharon Manning says

    November 9, 2011 at 3:30 am

    Oh Lisa how exciting! Everyone will be enjoying your cleverness all through the year. xxx

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  6. Happy in red says

    November 9, 2011 at 3:34 am

    That’s fantastic news! I cannot quilt for the life of me, but have so much respect for those who can!!
    Esther.

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  7. Patchwork and Play says

    November 9, 2011 at 3:42 am

    Congratulations- what an honour! I love these diaries-there is inspiration on every page!

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  8. Débora says

    November 9, 2011 at 4:20 am

    Oh LIsa!
    Parabéns! A almofada está muito bonita e de muito bom gosto!
    Beijo
    Débora

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  9. Di says

    November 9, 2011 at 4:41 am

    Congratulations Lisa! Well deserved! Your work is always beautifully made and lovely to look at. Now a wider audience gets to enjoy it.

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  10. em's scrapbag says

    November 9, 2011 at 7:45 am

    Congrats the pillow is lovely.

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  11. Thimbleanna says

    November 9, 2011 at 9:30 am

    Oooh, how very exciting Lisa — Congratulations!!!

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  12. Chá das Cinco says

    November 9, 2011 at 12:56 pm

    Congratulations dear Lisa!!! You are so talented and the pillow is lovely!!!
    I wish you the best!!!
    Love, Bela

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  13. Katherine says

    November 9, 2011 at 4:07 pm

    Congrats! I have a huge crush on this gorgeous cathedral window cushion, Lisa. Its divine.

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  14. LeAnn says

    November 9, 2011 at 4:43 pm

    Congratulations!! That’s a beautiful pillow and a lovely photo.

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  15. JG says

    November 9, 2011 at 7:29 pm

    Nice! Congratulations!
    ~Judy

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  16. Terriaw says

    November 9, 2011 at 7:35 pm

    What a beautiful cover! Congrats on such a wonderful feature. I love that pattern and the colors you used to design that pillow.

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  17. Jenny of Elefantz says

    November 10, 2011 at 1:44 am

    Congratulations, Lisa! It’s certainly a very pretty cover. 🙂
    Hugs
    Jenny

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  18. bubbachenille says

    November 10, 2011 at 2:47 am

    What a beautiful compliment to your work, and such a beautiful cushion. Can I buy it ? xxx

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  19. KaHolly says

    November 12, 2011 at 4:18 am

    I’m not the least bit surprised!! It looks great on the cover, like it’s supposed to be there! Congratulations to you!~karen

    Reply
  20. Chocolate Cat says

    November 13, 2011 at 2:33 pm

    Congratulations! How exciting!

    Reply

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