Sunday, March 6, 2011

A while back I posted a review of my The Cutting Edge ruler.  Pat Sloan read my review (I know, right?) and offered to replace the ruler that I'd broken unwrapping my package (again, wow!).  Since Pat was so awesome to me and my original ruler still works perfectly (and I still love it), I thought I'd use the ruler for a giveaway!


Want to win an awesome ruler that sharpens your blades as you cut, doesn't slip around and is perfect for squaring up big blocks?  Who wouldn't, right?  So here's 3 ways to enter:

1.  Leave a comment on this post!  Easy right?  And since I'm thinking about taking the plunge and starting up a longarm quilting business, I'd love any comments about your thoughts or experiences with longarm quilting, links to great longarmers, etc.  And hey, if you want to help finance it, that would be awesome, too.  (kidding, unless you're my parents!)

2.  Blog about this giveaway and leave a comment letting me know.

3.  Add my blog to your link list/blogroll and leave a comment letting me know.

I'll be drawing the winner next Sunday.

Good luck!
C

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  1. AnonymousMarch 6, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Hello! Thanks for commenting on my blog and letting me know about your giveaway. The ruler looks great. I have to admit that I don't completely get the Blythe doll thing either, although I am fascinated looking at the pictures of them.

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  2. Rhonda the RamblerMarch 6, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Let me start by saying, "thanks! for being so generous" I can think of one machine quilter you need to check out. http://thatcrazyquiltygirl.blogspot.com/ Let me know what you think! She is super exciting. I love that she encourages those of us that are rarely square. LOL

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  3. Rhonda the RamblerMarch 6, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    You are on my blogroll.

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  4. AnonymousMarch 6, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    That's the first time I hear about this ruler - looks really neat! Oh, and I love your single girl...

    Shirley

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  5. Shanna of Fiber of All SortsMarch 6, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Okay so this is not the first time I've heard of this ruler, I guess I need to get it. Oh and having one for bigger blocks. . that would be AWESOME. Super excited about seeing what you come up with if you get a machine.

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  6. UnknownMarch 6, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    Oooh, I really want to try one of these! I found one at my lqs, but it was too small for what i wanted and they only had 1 size.
    I have never used a long arm quilter, but i used to have a mid arm system. I did some quilting for others, but I dont really have any words of wisdom... I just found that I didn't enjoy quilting for others, bc it took away from my quilting time. But i also had a very fussy toddler at the time. Good luck to you!
    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  7. UnknownMarch 6, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    You're on my reader list!

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  8. Heather AMarch 6, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    I've been so intrigued with this ruler! I haven't even seen one in a shop yet. As for long-arm quilting, I'm about to get a quilt done this way for the very first time so I have no previous experience. I'm very excited about it, though. I'll be able to make more quilts for friends and family if I get them long-arm quilted. And that's a good thing, right?

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  9. sMarch 7, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    I'm a newbie to quilting.. so any tool that I can add to my collection would be great!!

    just stumbled across your blog on the weekend and have it bookmarked :D
    ..may even get up the courage to do the single girl project!

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  10. Lisa EnglandMarch 7, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    I have seen this ruler advertised and I'm thinking I really need one. Dull blades are so frustrating! As for the long arm business, I had a wise lady tell me the most important step is inspecting the quilt top with the customer when they bring it in. Note if seams are loose, things aren't square, etc. Sometimes she makes people take things back and re-work them before she agrees to quilt them. Having a well made top will enable you to produce a well made quilt. Also, use good thread!

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  11. Stray Stitches (Linda G)March 7, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    I don't know any long arm quilters to recommend. Never used one. Sorry. But thanks for the opportunity to enter your great giveaway.

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  12. Mama24MonkeysMarch 7, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    Oh I have been eyeing this and would love to win one. Thanks for the chance.
    I quilt my own quilts but I do sell custom quilts. My words of advice if you want a longarm business is realize its a business. The fun can be dampened when you have to create on someones else's time frame, style and demands. Looking forward to seeing what you decide.

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  13. AnonymousMarch 7, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    SUCH A VERY NEAT GIVEAWAY!
    THANKS FOR SHARING!

    jldouglas@wispwest.net

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  14. NatalieMarch 7, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    what a need give away. I really have not heard to much about this ruler but i would love to give it a try.

    natalieand@gmail.com

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  15. Marcia W.March 7, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    A ruler that sharpens my rotary cutter that always seems to have a burr -- count me in - thanks for the generous giveaway. RE: longarm - have not used. Once I used a quilter with a computerized machine that only does edge to edge quilting - nothing hand guided. It was very expensive even though I selected a simple design she had used before. alternate email mlwright29 (at) hotmail (dot)com

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  16. JoyMarch 7, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    I've heard great things about these rulers...thanks for the chance to win one!

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  17. JenMarch 7, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    I am so anxious to try those rulers! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  18. JenMarch 7, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    You're on my blogroll!

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  19. Genevieve PMarch 7, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    I'd love to win this! My cutters always seem to skip. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  20. DebMarch 7, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    I'd love to win that ruler and try it out...my blades always need sharpening! I have no experience with long-arming at all...sorry.

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  21. TiffanyMarch 7, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    Good luck with the long arm quilting! I have never had it done before, but what I have seen looks amazing. You will do great.

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  22. AnonymousMarch 7, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    Ooh! I've been eyeing those rulers....! I have quilted all of my own items so far -- but they've all been pretty small. I did 2 twin sized quilts & they were soooo tedious! I would love to find someone who does long arm quilting to help me with some other big projects I have planned. Plus, there's so many types of stitching the long arm can do that I (and my cheapy machine!) can't do.

    Thanks for the chance to enter!

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  23. BillieBee (billiemick)March 7, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    I would love to win the ruler. I've had no experience yet with LongArm quilters. I see the prices extra, but it's too hard to figure it out for me.

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  24. Vroomans' QuiltsMarch 8, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    I could use a new 12.5" square, mine is so worn and notched. I have 2 lovely local ladies who longarm for me - both have Statlers, but one is just computerized work and the other is fantastic at free motion work. But I do a lot of my own on my domestic machine.

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  25. Peach RainbowMarch 8, 2011 at 2:25 AM

    Thanks for the lovely giveaway :)
    I am a beginner so I have no experience in long arm quilting or quilters but I like Jackie's work at http://www.cvquiltworks.com/gallery/2/

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  26. Peach RainbowMarch 8, 2011 at 2:30 AM

    I posted in my sidebar

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  27. Peach RainbowMarch 8, 2011 at 2:33 AM

    Added you to my list :D

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  28. LeeMarch 8, 2011 at 4:20 AM

    Thanks for entering me!

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  29. Sara @ Sew SweetnessMarch 8, 2011 at 4:40 AM

    I have never used a longarm quilter...I wish I could, but the sewing budget is very small and I'm always desperate for more fabric :-)

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  30. Stray Stitches (Linda G)March 8, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    I included your giveaway in my blog today:
    http://straystitches1.blogspot.com/2011/03/did-i-finish.html

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  31. AnnmarieMarch 8, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    You are a brave soul. I send all my quilt to a LAQ - can't live without them so go for it - there's lots of work for them all.

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  32. And this would be . . . . March 8, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    Oh, I would love a new ruler and one that sharpens!

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  33. SallieMarch 8, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    I would love to win this for my daughter - she's just beginning to quilt and needs a ruler. Thanks for the chance!

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  34. SallieMarch 8, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    I blogged about your giveaway at http://salliessampler.blogspot.com/2011/03/pins-and-bobbins-giving-away-cutting.html

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  35. ledamewoodMarch 8, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    I have wanted to try this ruler, and what a great review you did. Sorry you broke yours though, but I appreciate the chance at winning one.

    No blog - can't help you out there.

    Not a longarmer either - still wishin' & hopin' myself on that front.

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  36. Paula LemosMarch 8, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    I would love to win the ruler but I'm afraid I can't give you any advice on longarm quilting as I'm just starting my adventures in quilting (but I'm loving it!)
    ap_lemos at yahoo dot com

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  37. LindaMarch 8, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    Boy, could I use that ruler!! My cutter blades dull down fast because I do so much cutting and quilt making.
    thanks!

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  38. Michele TMarch 8, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    I have heard of these rulers and would absolutely love one!! Thanks for having one for a prize! I don't know too much about long arm quilting... I am a hand quilter, but work that I have seen is absolutely gorgeous. Wishing you luck with your business!!

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  39. robinMarch 8, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    I've read a little about these rulers - it would be awesome to win one! Thanks for the giveaway chance! :)

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  40. robinMarch 8, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    I just blogged about your giveaway at: http://quiltyascharged.blogspot.com/2011/03/giveaway-at-pins-bobbins.html

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  41. robinMarch 8, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Just added you to my blogroll.

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  42. AnneMarch 8, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Hi, Chelsea! A very talented quilter who owns a longarm business has a blog you might wish to visit: http://www.createdbycj.com/

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  43. AnneMarch 8, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    I have become a follower!

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  44. Carla GMarch 8, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    I would love to win one of these rulers - they sound awesome. I'm new to quilting, so don't have any advice for you. But I am in awe of the long arm machine. I've watched a video of the machine working online - WOW is all I can say! :)

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  45. Carla GMarch 8, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    I follower your blog. :)

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  46. SandyMarch 8, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    I would love to win one of those rulers. I've been looking at them at a local shop but they don't have a 12" one and that is the size that I need. Thanks for the opportunity to win one!=)

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  47. SandyMarch 8, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    I'm a new follower.=)

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  48. UnknownMarch 8, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    I don't have one of these rulers... but sounds like a good deal.
    I've never long armed quilt but I have always wanted to give it a try. it looks like fun. :)

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  49. Quiltin' SandyMarch 8, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    Hi1 That ruler sounds so good! What a generous giveaway!
    sandangels1945@hotmail.com

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  50. Kathy HMarch 8, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    I have seen these rulers on the blogs but not in the stores yet. They look great. Thanks for the chance to win in your giveaway. Good luck with the long arm business.

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  51. QuiltjaneMarch 8, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    I would love to win one of these rulers. Thanks for the great giveaway.

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  52. QuiltjaneMarch 8, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    I am starting a long arm business too. There are so many hints and suggestions I could not put them in one comment. I think the most important thing to remember is that when someone brings you a quilt it is their pride and joy and they want you to make it even more precious.

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  53. Kathleen CMarch 8, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    I've read so many great things about this ruler, though I can't put it on my list right now, so I'd love to win one.
    I've never done longarm quilting but Im encouraging you to "Go for it". The days and the years go by quickly, and if you've given this a lot of careful thought, then it's time. Good luck!

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  54. Cheryl's Teapots2QuiltingMarch 8, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    I've heard about this ruler, but, I haven't seen one and don't know anyone who has one. What a cool tool! I love rulers. I can't help you on long arms, since I'm a hand quilter. Sorry. I do know a few long arm quilters. Good luck.

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  55. Gene BlackMarch 8, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    I have been itching to try one of these rulers. They just seem like an awesome idea.

    I have only had one quilt longarmed and I do love it. It is a simple meander which doesn't take away from the quilt design.
    I normally quilt my own quilts on my Babylock Espire.

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  56. HilachasMarch 8, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    What a great giveaway. I'd love to own one of these rulers and thank you for the opportunity to win one. I've never had a quilt that was quilted with a longarm but I think I would like to have one quilted for me.

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  57. quiltmaMarch 8, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    I've been wanting to try one of these rulers.
    Thanks for the giveaway

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  58. AnonymousMarch 8, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    it would be lovely to win one of these fantastic must have tool!
    thanks for the chance on your giveaway
    Gina
    http://gina-catswhiskers.blogspot.com/

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  59. AnonymousMarch 8, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    I am your follower
    Gina
    http://gina-catswhiskers.blogspot.com/

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  60. hamudaleMarch 9, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    what a great giveaway.
    hope it's open internationally...
    :)
    katz.gali(at)gmail(dot)com

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  61. JodiMarch 9, 2011 at 4:54 AM

    Hi,
    I haven't used a long arm quilter (haven't even gotten to quilting my first quilt yet) I am really new at this but this sounds like a fantastic tool to help me get going.

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  62. JodiMarch 9, 2011 at 4:54 AM

    I am also following your blog.

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  63. Diane HMarch 9, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Hi! I'd love a chance to try one of these rulers - hanging my head in very dull blade shame. Thanks!

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  64. GillMarch 9, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    I do my own quilting because having it done professionally is so expensive here in the UK and our fabric is much more expensive in the first place too!! Having said that I would love to have a quilt quilted on a longarm!

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  65. SunnybecMarch 9, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    I have read about these rulers and wondered if they worked okay. Would love to win one.

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  66. MollyPMarch 9, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    I recently read a review about this ruler and I am intrigued. Would thoroughly enjoy trying it out. Natalia at Piece-n-Quilt is a great longarm quilter and could probably answer any questions you might have. Best of luck!

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  67. AnonymousMarch 9, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    That ruler looks awesome-- my rotary blade could definitely use sharpening!

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  68. AnonymousMarch 9, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    I also follow your blog in my google reader!

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  69. PrincessMaxMarch 9, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    Awesome giveaway. Thanks for offering it.

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  70. KirstenMarch 10, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    I need a new blade too so this is such a great idea!

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  71. JanetMarch 10, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    I'd love to try that ruler out. Thanks for a chance to win.

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  72. KimMarch 11, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    Awesome giveaway.

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  73. Average QuilterMarch 11, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    I really do want one of these rulers. I have a longarm and just getting started (slow start)and I am having alot of fun. My only problem is not enough time.

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  74. MoeWestMarch 12, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    I've heard of this ruler of course, but I don't have one yet. So I would love to win one! Thanks for the giveaway.

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  75. Nancy SueMarch 12, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Thank you for putting together this giveaway for us. I'm curious to see this ruler work first hand (wink wink). Congrats on starting the longarm business! You're one busy lady :)
    nsue21702 at gmail dot com

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  76. LindaMarch 14, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    I've heard of this ruler and that it is great. Would love to try it out! Thanks for the giveaway--people love them.

    Linda in OK

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