Monday, June 27, 2011

Go! Baby Go!

In my last post, I mentioned that I had something exciting to share.  Well, now's the time to spill the beans! I received an email a week or so ago from Carolyn of Accuquilt telling me that my blog was chosen to receive one of these wonderful machines:

Woo Hoo!  I was so excited!  I've wanted one of these for a while, stalked blogs entering contests hoping to win, but it never happened.  But then luck did happen, and now one has arrived at my door.

In Carolyn's email, she told me that I could pick three dies to go with the machine.  After my head stopped spinning, I finally settled on Tumblers, Hexagons and a Value Die pack with squares and half square triangles.  I'm so excited.  The Tumblers are going to be perfect for using up all that leftover fabric from my Civil War quilts, don't you think?  And is going to save hours upon hours of cutting those little Tumblers out by hand.  Woo Hoo!   And Hexagons - who doesn't love a Hexagon quilt?  But oh, the hours that would be spent on cutting those babies out.  I've given my Go! Baby a test run and I can't even tell you how fast it is to cut these shapes out!  So fast and the shapes are just perfect!!

And what's even more exciting?  I get to give one away - a Go! Baby Cutter and three dies  - to one of you out there in blogland!  I'm so excited about the whole thing.  So while I'm finishing up my cutting and putting a little something together, why don't you check out the Accuquilt site and look at what dies would tickle your fancy!  And while you're at it, sign up for their newsletter at this link - Accuquilt  Newsletter and find out all the exciting information about this great machine!

After I get my project together, I'll announce my giveaway!  So stay tuned!!
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39 comments:

  1. marlyJune 27, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    Congratulations! What a wonderful surprise for you. Amazing little machine and tremendous time saver isn't it? Have fun!!

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  2. JenniferJune 27, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Oh wow! How lucky are you??? I guess this means that I will go from reading your blog to stalking your blog. LOL!

    I can't wait to see what you create with your new toy.

    Enjoy!

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  3. VinnieyJune 27, 2011 at 6:08 PM

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  4. VinnieyJune 27, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Congratulations! Lucky you! This machine is amazing. Happy quilting.

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  5. Laurie in IowaJune 27, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    Congrats on your win Deb. Enjoy your new toy.

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  6. PamelaJune 27, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Wow what a great win!!! The GoBaby looks awesome! To think I could cut perfect circles, triangles and rectangles with ease. Thank you for sharing.
    Pam

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  7. KimJune 27, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    Lucky gal!!!! Can't wait to hear how you like it? I would definitely have picked the tumblers....hexagons....maybe triangles....anything that would make a one patch quilt go together with ease! Please do let me know if you LOVE it and if I NEEEEEED one!!

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  8. Jackie's StitchesJune 27, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Congratulations Deb! I can't wait to see what you're working on.

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  9. GabiJune 27, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Congratulations. You're a lucky lady. Can't wait to see what beautiful things you will create with this handy cutter.
    It took me a time to find out what it IS though. Never heard of it before and it didn't make sense until I watched couple of videos on their website. WOW...that's a real nice thing to have.

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  10. CynJune 27, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    What a great gift!

    Hmmm... I think I'd pick the Hexagon, Stars, and the Pumpkin dies. :-)

    Cynthia

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  11. CatherineJune 27, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Wow!! Great for you!! Makes me wish I was a quilter!!!!

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  12. MargaretJune 27, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    Fun fun fun, Deb! Can't wait to see what you make!

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  13. carol funJune 27, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    Oh what a great addition to your quilting tools! I know you are going to have lots of fun with this "Baby"!

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  14. YvetteJune 27, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Congratulation!

    Bring on the giveaway, I have my three dies picked out. It sure wasn't easy either. LOL!

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  15. PennyJune 27, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    I've been stalking and lurking blogland too for a chance to win this Baby! I already have the 3 dies written on a note by my computer so I can quickly enter any giveaway I find! Value die, Strip Cutter-2½" and Quarter Square-4" Finished Triangle (8 triangles).I've already signed up for the newsletter:)
    If I don't win this here, can you pass on my blog to Carolyn of Accuquilt ?! I can show that a newbie can manage a GO! Thanks !

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  16. KellieJune 27, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    Congratulations! What an awesome win! I can't wait to see what you create with this. I would love to gift my mom with one of these someday.

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  17. MaryJune 27, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    Congratulations on your win - I am sure that you will be put it to good use with all the quilting you do.
    Mary

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  18. MouseJune 28, 2011 at 1:27 AM

    ohhh wow that is one neat machine and would certainly help the old hands :) would love a chance to win one of these :) off to go and have a peek and can't wait to see what you make with them :) love mouse xxx

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  19. BertieJune 28, 2011 at 3:28 AM

    Gosh it looks like magic, I never even knew these machine's existed, a real quilters treasure. Your heart shape looks fabulous Deb, congratulations on your win :))
    Of course leave me out of your giveaway, I am not a quilter yet lol.

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  20. KajsaJune 28, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    Congratulations! How fun!

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  21. LiahonaGirlJune 28, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    What a great and unexpected treat! You'll love the Go Baby! I have one and my only regret is that I didn't spring for the bigger size.

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  22. ValerieJune 28, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    WOOHOO!! Congrats on a fabulous win! How exciting, Deb! I am thrilled for you and look forward to all of the fantastic projects that you are going to be churning out!

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  23. KathyJune 28, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    A huge Congratulations on your win. WOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOO for you!!!!! I am sure you will now be whipping out quilts left and right with all the time you saved on hand cutting. LOL

    Enjoy.

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  24. LisaJune 28, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Congratulations on the win! That looks like a handy little device. I could use one for the bazillion hexagons I have to cut for my new quilt!

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  25. merumoJune 28, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Sounds so exciting! Congratulations!! Can't wait to see what you are going to make with Go! Baby :)

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  26. KarolineJune 28, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    That looks like a very fun toy :)

    I like your new starts in your last post and the framing is gorgeous

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  27. LittlebitJune 28, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    How cool is that?? Congratulations!! I am SO GREEN! :) My word verification is "unmess." I think that qualifies me for one of these, sight unseen. LOL! Have fun!!

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  28. samplerloverJune 28, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Congratulations on getting this wonderful machine. I know that you will get a lot of use out of it. It looks like it going to be a winner. - Sandra.

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  29. RobinJune 28, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Fantastic! Good for you. A new toy. I will definitely be watching for your given away.

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  30. LoisJune 29, 2011 at 1:14 AM

    Congratulations!!! Looks like a wonderful machine! Have fun using it.

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  31. KatherineJune 29, 2011 at 2:42 AM

    Cool!

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  32. Sherry :o)June 29, 2011 at 5:06 AM

    What an honor to be hand-picked, Deb! Congratulations. I know whatever you decide to do, it will be awesome. I can't wait to see your creation and to hear about the gizzmo...I've seen them, read about them, but never have known someone to use one and then report (or should I say "show-n-tell")! Congrats again!

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  33. Rugs and PugsJune 29, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    Woo hoo! Lucky you!!! You deserve it.
    Hugs :)
    Lauren

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  34. JoyJune 29, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    You do such beautiful work Deb! I enjoy seeing your projects and your beautiful family too, celebrating so many milestones - a time of change and yet a time of gratitude! I think you will LOVE your GO. I would like to make a tumbler from my Civil War scraps too!

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  35. AmyJune 29, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    OH Congrats Deb! I'm so happy for you!!! You MUST be thrilled! Can't wait to see what you have to say about it!! :-)

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  36. Julie MJune 29, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Congrats on winning and how awesome you get to giveaway one.

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  37. BeritJune 29, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    How awesome--for you AND us! :o

    I'll totally head over and check out the choices. :D

    Also, I've finally posted up my own Launch and giveaway, so stop by if you've got a moment! (Can't wait to see what you're cooking up with this baby!)

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  38. SolstitchesJune 29, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Oh my, I can't begin to imagine winning something like this.
    I am really looking forward to seeing what you will make with your new toy.
    Congratulations and enjoy.

    Margaret

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  39. Nancy MJuly 2, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    One of these days we're going to have to get together so you can show me how this would work doing some of my cross stitch finishing! Not sure I could justify the expense, I'd like to see it work first!

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