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Friday, August 27, 2010

Checker Distributors 62 Anniversary Open House Chapter 3 - The Giveaways

 62 Anniversary Open House
Chapter 3 The Giveaways
The patterns in the previous post were really fun to look at and while I was standing there admiring them I thought to myself, "wouldn't it be interesting to see just one of these patterns done in 15 different color ways."  I was looking at the blue one (below) by Kathryn Schmidt from Rule Breaking Quilts.

 by Kathryn Schmidt (Autographed)
Kathryn autographed this book during Spring Quilt Market in Minneapolis.  I can't think of a better time to offer it as a gift to a lucky IHAN blog reader. 

                                 
Hobo Quilts  by Debra G Henninger 
(photo from Spring Quilt Market)
 
This is Barbara holding up one of her quilts during a Schoolhouse presentation during Spring Quilt Market in Minneapolis.  Those who attended the Schoolhouse lecture received a sample package of fabrics and one very lucky IHAN blog reader will get that sample package of fabric (pictured below).  The fabrics are so soft and beautifully woven.  There may be enough for a small wall hanging.
Fabric Samples for making Hobo Quilts Blocks
 given by  Debra G Henninger during Spring Quilt Market

              Take 5
By Kathy Brown (Autographed)


(photo taken at Spring Quilt Market in Minneapolis)
Take 5 by Kathy Brown was autographed and  given to me while at Spring Quilt Market.  I really enjoyed the quilts by Kathy Brown on the previous post.  The use of five fabrics in the design of a quilt really appeals to me.  How many of us have at least 5 coordinating fabrics in our stash right now that could be used to make one of Kathy's quilts?  I bet many of us....I'm holding up my hand :)

The next three patterns that will be given away in honor of Checker Distributors 62 Anniversary Open House....were all designed by Carolyn Griffin of Far Flung Quilts.  During Spring Quilt Market, Carolyn autographed these beautiful Quilt Patterns and gave them to me.  I know there will be three very happy IHAN blog readers very soon!!!
by Carolyn Griffin (Autographed)

by Carolyn Griffin (Autographed)

by Carolyn Griffin (Autographed)

Carolyn works for Checker Distributor and unfortunately the most recent photo I have of Carolyn....well.....lets just say it would not be fair of me to post it here....out of context!!!  LOL  When I post the most recent photos I have of Carolyn you will know why I'm not posting them here.  She was very generous to offer three autographed patterns to be given away here on the IHAN blog.
Amy Barickman from Indygo Junction was at Checker's Open House as well.  She has been promoting her new book,  Amy Barickman's Vintage Notions.
 

 
(photo taken at Spring Quilt Market)

Amy has autographed a fun Amy Barickman's Vintage Notions tote bag (photo below) to be given away here on the IHAN blog. 

The IHAN blog is  also giving away two copies of Fiber & Fabric Mania! A travel Guide compliments of Checker Distributors!!! 
What do you have to do to win one of these 9 wonderful prizes?  Just leave a comment on any of IHAN's Checker Distributor 62 Anniversary Blog Posts.  That's all....other than leaving your contact information should your comment be chosen by the random number generator.  One comment per post please.  The prizes will be assigned randomly to the winners. 
Smiles,
Kelly

77 comments:

  1. Oh this is a lovely giveaway! So many wonderful prizes!

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  2. wow at the goodies, love those quilts, how amazing.....

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  3. Oh, man, #1 never wins, but let's hope this time she does :) Love the pictures you've posted so far and I just love, love, love those winter pillows!

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  4. Thank you for sharing all of those beautiful quilt pics. I am in awe of the talent represented!!

    And what a wonderful give away!!
    Would love to win :)

    SheilaC

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  5. Wow Kelly, you have some wonderful items hanging out! Thanks for the opportunity.

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  6. A lot of wonderful prizes and patterns.
    Kathy's book looks very interesting, I never follow rules, lol.

    Debbie

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  7. Wow, another fabulous giveaway with lots of chances to win! Thanks!

    MGM

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  8. What fabulous prizes! Thank you for having another great give away! Sharonj.

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  9. What awesome prizes. Checker Distributors are very generous!

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  10. You always have the best giveaways!

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  11. Wow is definately the word right now with all these fabulous giveaways :) They are all fabulous :)

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  12. These are great giveaways--it would be such fun to win! Thanks for the opportunity.

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  13. Kelly-thanks so much for all the great pictures. I couldn't make the open house but you brought it to us in your own fun style. I would even love to win a giveaway, but my luck would put the random generator on my own book! You do a great job telling us about all the new stuff all the time. Thanks.

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  14. Superb giveaway! I can picture the Vintage Notions Tote Bag on my arm as I shop.

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  15. Those patterns and books are wonderful. I don't know how you can give all of this away.

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  16. You really know how to get a quilter's heart thumping. *S*

    I'd love any one of these!

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  17. Thanks for the chance, Kelly!

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  18. These books and fabrics look awesome. Thanks for sharing with us!

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  19. Whenever you have a giveaway, it's a smorgesboard!

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  20. Thanks, Kelly, for hosting such a great giveaway. What wonderful prizes! I've enjoyed all three of these posts... dsb448@att.net

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  21. I love looking at all the wonderful patterns and books out there in quilt land. Would love to be in the drawing too!

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  22. My goodness, your gift bag is just overflowing! I'd love to try out any of the books, patterns or fabric. Thank you for your generosity. Kathie L in Allentown

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  23. I thoroughly enjoy reading your blog! There are some very lovely quilts pictured, very inspiring!

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  24. What a wonderful giveaway!!!! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  25. I Love your truly awesome give aways and winning would totally make me proud. Please enter me and hope the "genrator" looks "up top" of the posts.

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  26. What a wonderful giveaway. Thanks Kelly for all the hard work you do.

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  27. This is a great selection of prizes. Thanks for the giveaway. I'm enjoying these Checker 62 posts.

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  28. This is a wonderful selection of books ... It would be fun to win any of them! You have such a great job! Thank you for the giveaway!

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  29. I love your blog and our friend Dana is headed your way.

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  30. Oh my - I did not know about some of these places! Now I do- yipes!

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  31. What a wonderful giveaway! Thanks for a chance to win!!

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  32. Wow, what a great giveaway! Do please drop my name in the hat. My email, if it isn't in my profile (I can't remember!) is thaleia_muse at yahoo dot com

    Thank you!

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  33. wow! what a sweet giveaway. thanks for great opportunity.

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  34. I would absolutely ADORE winning the Rule Breaking Quilts book, because I am a strict rule follower, and I need to loosen up!!

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  35. I've really enjoyed these posts. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity.

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  36. Wow! great giveaway! so many wonderful patterns.

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  37. Kelly you are always giving away the bestest stuff I hope you keep some of the cool stuff you get for you :O)

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  38. Hi and greetings from Albany, Western Australia. I would love to win one of these books. Such talented people... I know I could learn from them. Thanks for making this possible. Sam sdownes@oceanbroadband.net

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  39. I love reading your blog, you always have interesting and wonderful stuff.

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  40. Man there are some really neat patterns/books coming soon. Thanks for enticing me.

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  41. Squee! This is a wonderful giveaway... count me in!!!!! Thanks to all who made it possible!

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  42. Wow! what a great giveaway. it looks like you had WAY too much fun at Checker.

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  43. You have the best-est giveaways in blogland, Kelly!!!

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  44. I love your give aways, they are the best. Thank you for all the fun you bring to finding new quilting items.

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  45. I bet that was fun to see all of the new stuff. I miss that from my days as a buyer for quilt shops.

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  46. Gee, so many great things to win!

    Rosemary

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  47. I have really enjoyed reading about your Checker adventure. My hubby brought a laptop home so I can do some blog reading while I am down. Thanks for your, as always, great giveaways

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  48. Thanks for this chance,... again! There is always something "happenin" at this site! Sandy

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  49. Thanks for the chance at giveways. What fun you most of had at the Checkers anniversary.

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  50. What a funtime at Checker's Open House. Lucky to be able to meet the designers too! Thanks for sharing insights and for this giveaway.

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  51. looks like you had fun ( I don't think I commented yet) thanks for having such great giveaways.

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  52. Wow! what a roster of prizes you have to share - very generous of you.

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  53. What a huge list of wonderful prizes - won't it be nice to have won one of them!!

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  54. you have alot of nice items...boy I hope I can one of them.....
    then I will be happy for anyone one who wins something..

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  55. Cool Beans!! Great pics as always full of fun info!

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  56. Thanks you for lot of updates and hoping to win the vintage notions tote bag that is so very lovely and pink and blue.

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  57. Any (or ALL) would be welcome. New ideas have a place here....

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  58. I love reading your posts about all the COOL STUFF! I love gadgets and notions and fun stuff! It's been a blast!

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  59. I hope I'm not too late! IHAN and Checker have the coolest stuff!

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  60. Looks like an awesome giveaway!

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  61. Great assortment of goodies. Please include me in the giveaway.

    Thanks.

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  62. So many wonderful items for a giveway. Thanks and good luck to everyone.

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  63. i would LOVE to win...what an amazing give-away!

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  64. did someone say giveaway? I'm always up for learning something new while not breaking the bank!!

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  65. Awesome. Thanks
    chris
    www.welovequilting.com/blog

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  66. I would love to win "Rule Breaking Quilts" I mean, that is just so ME. Doncha think?

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  67. What a fantastic giveaway! please enter me in the draw. thankyou. :-)
    sandangels1945@hotmail.com

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  68. I love seeing all the pics of people who I've heard about but never see, and the books sound great!

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  69. Wowee! Great stuff. I love it all! Thank you.

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  70. Awesome giveaways! Please enter me in this great contest. The quilts are fabulous. I love the Take 5 book--can't wait to make the leaf quilt from that book. The Checkers Openhouse sounds like such fun--I want to go! LOL
    sparker@comcast.net

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  71. What a fun giveaway! I've been waiting for the Vintage sewing book to come out since seeing a preview.
    Karen in Breezy Point

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  72. I'm amazed at everything you keep informing us about...you are an amazing woman. Thanks for the giveaways....great items.

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  73. Thanks for letting us know about all the latest and greatest. Much appreciated!

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  74. What a generous giveaway. I have enjoyed your updates from Checker Distributing's open house. Wish I was there!

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Thank you for reading the IHAN Blog. I love getting and reading every comment that is left here; however I may not be able to respond to all comments left during giveaways. There are times when I am juggling many tasks at one time and may not reply to all comments. Please e-mail me at quiltnotions@gmail.com if you need a reply quickly. I thank you for your understanding and-
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