told her I had no idea I had won as I hadn't received an email. I actually found out I had won it from NONNA57 (Pauline from Sydney) here on CUTE. She apologised to me and said it was human error.

Congratulations - and you deserve it too, you make some lovely things.

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by pennifold 08 Jan 2011

Thanks Lianne I really appreciate it love Chris

Way to go girl!!!!!!! Congratulations Chris! It was awesome.
Cindy B.

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

Thanks so much Cindy I appreciate your comments. Love Chris

Oh my, you are a celebrity chris. Congratulations! I think that is teriffic & well deserved./Lillian

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

Thanks Lillian - it was a labour of love - love Chris

Oh, how wonderful! Congratulations!!!! It's a beautiful quilt! Well done! *'s all

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

Thanks "sewdeb" I think so too! love Chris

good for you that's awesome!

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

Thanks so much love Chris

Congratulations Chris, What a nice surprise and well deserved. Enjoy your designs and post your projects . Nancy

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

Thanks Nancy, I will eventually! Love Chris

Chris, congratulations you certainly deserve the win! Hugs Sally

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

Thanks Sally it was so nice to win. Love Chris

Well done Pennifold....delighted for u!

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

Thanks so much love Chris

Awesome! Way to go girl!!
Hugs, Nadyne

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

Thanks so much for commenting love Chris

Well deserved, I went and look at it in projects, (thanks raels011 for the link!) and it is beautiful. So much work, so many hours went into it. Congrats on the win and enjoy your designs!

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

Thanks so much for commenting. It was a lot of work in this one. Love Chris

congratulations Chris, you do such lovely work that I'm not the least bit surprised by your win. Good thing Pauline keeps a watchful eye on things or you might have lost out on all your goodies. By the way your quilt is wonderful. Hugs, Karen

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

Thanks Karen - when I rang ECHIDNA they apologised for not sending me an email informing me of the win. The receptionist said it was just human error. I don't mind I got to speak to them and have ordered my goodies, they should arrive next week. Love Chris

Wow, Congratulations! Your quilt must be really nice! What designs do you like the most?

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

Thanks so much - I like mostly floral, baby, abstract styles - I also love geometric shaped quilts, but well balanced. I've recently done a lot of machine embroidery onto my quilts which adds another interest. Love Chris

Congratulations, Chris!! I'm sure your award is well deserved.
Marion in Kentucky USA

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

Thanks Marion I appreciate your comments love Chris

congratulations and well done!

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

Thanks so much love Chris

Congrats tp you however you won!!! Winning $200.00 voucher is a terific way to go... Hugs & Blessings, Judy

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

Thanks Judy I thought so too love Chris

Happy to hear your good news ... you must be a skilled quilter to win.

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

Thanks so much love Chris (but I wouldn't call myself a skilled quilter, just love doing Patchwork quilts)

ah i am always glad when good things happen to kind & careing people i know congratulation!!!carolyn

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

Thanks Carolyn it's always nice to read when someone is recognised isn't it? Love Chris

Congratulations - and who couldn't use and extra $200 for designs? Great!

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

That's right Beth love Chris

What a wonderful suprise! Enjoy.

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

Thanks so much love Chris

Now that is what I call starting the year of with a bang. Congratulations Chris.

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

I agree with you Angie - it was lovely to get it love Chris

Congratulations. What a great surprise.

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

another flower for you love Chris

Congratulations. What a great surprise.

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

Thanks Tippi - twice - 2 flowers for you ha ha ha! Love Chris

CONGRATULATIONS. Enjoy those new designs!

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

Thanks Carolyn I will love Chris

Congratulation, it is a great prize, and the quilt is beautiful

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

Thanks so much Claude love Chris

Congrats! You did make a gorgeous quilt.
Jo

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

Thanks Jo love Chris

Congratulations!

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

Thanks for commenting love Chris

CONGRATULATIONS Chris, wonderfull start of the NEW YEAR and you deserved it because the quilt is great.
Carla

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

Thanks so much Carla love Chris

How wonderful! You deserved to win, it is indeed a beautiful quilt! Truely, a labor of love. Thank you for sharing with us.

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

Thanks so much it was a labour of love but worth it in the end love Chris

WOW!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! That is just wonderful. I'm so glad for you and it's such a great prize.

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

Thanks so much I thought so too. Love Chris

Congradulations! It is wonderful, you were doing something you enjoyed and were recognized for it! The quilt is beautiful.

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

Thanks so much that is so true love Chris

nice.... this quilt you did is beautiful..

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

Thanks so much I appreciate it love Chris

congradulations, its beautiful

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

Thanks for commenting love Chris

Congratulations, Chris! Quilts take a lot of work (and talent)! You deserve to win!!
Angel

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

You're not wrong there. They take months to do especially this one as the little squares were all cross-stitched and then I made them into a pocket with a red binding on the top (which was fiddly to say the least!) Love Chris

Good for you luv Enjoy them!

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

Thanks so much Ronny! I hope you're doing o.k. Prayers always for you. Love Chris

Congratulations. What a wonderful surprise to receive!

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

Thanks yes it was unexpected! Love Chris

Yay-congrats to you Chris-Happy New Year!!! What a great way to start a new year ~linda~

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

Thanks Linda I reckon it's a pretty good start to 2011! Love Chris

Congratulations!!!!!*****

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

Thanks for commenting love Chris

What a nice way to start out 2011! I know it makes you feel great for your beautiful work to be recognized and praised by someone that is not your "Cute" admirers! The gift sounds wonderful also! You certainly deserve the "special" gift for all of your numerous talents! Your work is always a piece of art! Hugs and blessings, Linda

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

Oh! You are such a darling! I just love doing things like this and it's so nice to be appreciated by one's peers.

Love Chris

WOW! Chris, congratulations! That is awesome. Especially that amount. Lots to buy for that. We will wait to see some of your projects from that CD. hehehe. Any post from USA yet?

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

Thanks Terre - I've got some more Christmassy things and a few other little bits and pieces so you'll have to wait and see!

I've checked again yesterday and no, still nothing. I sent something to Bettina (Ansalu) and I haven't heard from her - the mail must be slow between countries.

Love Chris

Congratulations....I told you when you first posted this quilt that it was a show piece and I was right. I am a quilter first and you can spot the really good ones easily....but now I am so thrilled that you actually won some $$$$ with it....that is just fabulous.

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

Thanks so much I really appreciate your comments. Love Chris

Congratulations! Surprises like that don't come along too often. It is a beautiful quilt and your work is outstanding. I'm so happy for you. Reva

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

Thanks so much Reva I appreciate your comments. Love Chris

That's a FIESTA ;D *2U

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

It certainly is! Love Chris

That is so fab, Enjoy your designs and quilting!
From Bev

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

Thanks Bev that's where I started - doing Patchwork and that lead me to here when I got my Husqvarna maachines. Love Chris

Looks like your lucky year is underway Chris...congratuations now we watch for posting of your next project with all those new designs you just won....Enjoy , hugs Glenda x0x0x0

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

Ha ha ha - you reckon! I've got so much other stuff to do and I don't know where to start! It's all in my head, it's just getting it all into some sort of order. Love Chris

P.S. I'll do it though! You know me.

Congratulations!

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

Thanks so much love Chris

That is awesome, congrats, proud for you. that is a wonderful surprise.

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

Thanks so much I'm chuffed myself! Love Chris

Congratulations Chris on a job well done. That was a wonderful surprise for you and I know it was well deserved as your work is beautiful. Hugs, Mary

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

Oh! thanks so much Mary it's so nice when your work is recognised. Love Chris

Congratulations. You do such beautiful work that I am not surprised. You deserve the prize and enjoy them.

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

Thanks so much - I see your comments on all my posts love Chris

Congradulations! Everything you have posted has been so great, Your work is well deserving of winning a blue ribbon or a nice gift voucher. Flowers for you and everyone.

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

You are too kind thanks for the high praise, love Chris

Congratulation Pennifold, you desserve to won : your advent quilt is beautiful !!!*

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

Thanks so much for commenting love Chris

Congratulations Chris

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

Thanks Carolyn love Chris

Congratulations Chris

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

Thanks for commenting love Chris

You did well

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by lflanders 07 Jan 2011

Thanks for the post! It saved me some time because I was going to go back and look for it again. Chris does such beautiful work she deserves to be recognized! I would say she received a great gift also!

by workbecky 07 Jan 2011

Raels, thanks for the link :)

by sewdoctor 07 Jan 2011

bumping so everyone can find it!

by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

Thanks so much Raelene for posting the project information. Love Chris

by chenille 07 Jan 2011

Thanks for posting the picture. This is truly wonderful!

by jasanne 07 Jan 2011

Thankyou for the link :) saved me a heap of searching!

What a lovely surprise Chris. Congratulations - hugs Yvonne

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

Thanks Yvonne yes it was nice! love Chris

What a nice surprise. I hope that 2011 will go on like that for you. Congratulations.

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

Now that would be nice! I wouldn't have to go to work - but that's another story. I haven't worked for over 2 months!!!! Love Chris
(it's just there is no shifts for me at the dentist - I don't mind anyway LOL!!!)

wow what a lovely surprise for you, and what a great way to start the new year. We will look forward to see the new projects with your new designs. Congratulations and enjoy!love G

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

Thanks so much Gerry -I've got a lovely Santa Applique quilt I'm working on and a quilt for my grand-daughter Aqualina to finish! I'm also planning a memory quilt for my Dad. Love Chris

What a lovely surprise and well earned. I love your work! Congratulations. Love, Martine

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

Thanks so much Martine and I yours love Chris

What a nice New Year's gift. Congratulations

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

Thanks Marthie - yes it was nice love Chris

Congratulations Chris!

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

Thanks Dilceia - it's the first time I've won something like this. Love chris

What an honor to have your work chosen. Congratulations!

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

Thanks very much love the piccie! Love Chris

Congratulations! And probably well deserved too!!!<br />Hugs and love, Meganne

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

Thanks Meg - it was a lot of work I know love Chris

Chris, CONGRATULATIONS - how wonderful for you. *4*

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

Thanks Shirlene - it was lovely to find out from Pauline (Nonna57) love Chris

by shirlener88 07 Jan 2011

Oh yes, that is a double good way to find out from another that appreciates you, too.

Well done Mabey i should get a spotters fee ")")")")

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

Thanks for letting me know - it was a lovely surprise. Love Chris

Congratulations! We can't wait to see the picture and being chosen as 'the best' is always GREAT!!

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

Thanks Dolly - I posted it here on Cute a few weeks ago. I got it finished before Christmas. Love Chris

It's somewhere in the back pages of the Projects.

I did not see your advent quilt. I was hoping to get the $200.lol. good for you Chris I am going to have a look for your quilt now.
Alice

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

Sorry Alice - it's in the Project section on ECHIDNA love Chris. Never mind maybe you can get it next time.

by fannyfurkin 07 Jan 2011

I did see it, it is great, I left you a comment there.

Congratulations!

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

Thanks very much love Chris

Oh Wow!!!! How cooooool is that? Congrats!!!

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

I'll say - it was a real cool surprise - Love Chris

Very cool! Free stuff is always a treat! Congratulations!

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by pennifold 07 Jan 2011

Thanks Lee you can say that again. Love Chris