Bonnet Bulge
Just finished up the lunch dishes and have a few minutes to chat before I fly out of my chair again. I've been busy as a buzzin' bee the past few days, but not too busy to drop what I'm doing (like, just about every 3 minutes!) to read thru the comments on the doll quilt give-away post. Wow. I was, um, VERY surprised by the response. VERY! And slightly embarrassed. My bonnet runneth over! I'm thrilled so many of you have thrown your names into the hat. "The more the merrier", as they say. It's also been quite wonderful to hear from old blog pals again, and to meet new ones near and far. Goodness gracious, the blogasphere has sure grown since I began this blog back in the spring of 2005. I can't believe it's been that long, but it has, and what better way to celebrate a milestone than to throw a virtual party with a real prize, no? OK then. 
To make the selection process easier, Grace (true to her word) got right to work on this program, which is basically, a random numbers generator of her own design. It's the sweetest thing! (How she figured this out is way beyond me...I just make little quilts afterall.) So, all I have to do is enter a number and the Easter bonnet spins wildly around, and a random number pops up. We're also thinking, it might be fun to record the process and show it over here so everyone can watch it. Maybe set it to music or something nutty like that.
How this will work: The comment section for the give-away will be open until noon (PST) on Saturday, (March 31). Then we'll count up and enter the total number of comments in the SUPER SHUFFLER. (This is just a picture of it, the real one works.) The winning number will be matched with its commentor. Duplicate and additional comments will be edited out beforehand, so please leave just one comment. The winner will be announced here at noon (PST) Sunday, (April 1) along with a picture of the doll quilt won.
So that's it for now. I have to get back to my little quilts....I still haven't chosen one for the grand prize yet. I'm having serious separation anxiety issues with them at the moment. In the meantime, feast your eyes on other's doll quilts here and here , and take a gander at these adorable two I just added to my website gallery here, from Julie. They seem to be popping up like spring bulbs!
I have just discovered your blog (thanks to wee wonderfuls)and absolutely LOVE your quilts.
and btw your daughter amazes me, love the bonnet she added to the shuffler!
Posted by: Stefanie | March 27, 2007 at 01:29 PM
Wow, 462 entries! Amazing! I love the bonnett shuffler idea - very creative!
Posted by: Kathleen | March 27, 2007 at 01:35 PM
The Digital Ester Bonnet is brilliant! Grace, you are one cool kid. Bravo.
Posted by: Pattie | March 27, 2007 at 01:53 PM
your wee one is quite a computer wiz...hats off to you Grace!!
Posted by: kristin | March 27, 2007 at 03:01 PM
That's so great - a real life "problem" that your daughter was able to solve!
Posted by: rohanknitter | March 27, 2007 at 03:13 PM
I can't believe Grace came up with the shuffler. Awesome.
Posted by: Rachael | March 27, 2007 at 06:37 PM
That is so cool that she figured out how to make that program!
Posted by: Kuky | March 27, 2007 at 08:42 PM
Love your blog ... fingers crossed ;-)
Posted by: Linda Sonia | March 28, 2007 at 03:32 AM
Grace is amazing! The Easter Bonnet shuffler was a perfect solution. LOVE this blog!
Posted by: Betty | March 28, 2007 at 06:08 AM
Sounds like alot of fun turkey blues. I'll go spread the word.
Posted by: Rona | March 28, 2007 at 06:57 AM
I totally understand the separation anxiety of which one to give away and giving away in and of itself. I just pieced together a quilt, which I should post a pic on my blog of, and it left my hands within hours of the last stitch. It felt like I was giving away a child. You do such beautiful work. I can't wait to see which you'll choose to part with.
Posted by: gena | March 28, 2007 at 08:01 AM
I am beyond impressed with Grace's technical prowess! I love the spinning bonnet- its so perfect. You have a genius on your hands!
Posted by: mo | March 28, 2007 at 09:36 AM
I found your blog through Wee Wonderfuls and now have some of your patterns through Pattern Bee - Thanks!
Posted by: Kate | March 28, 2007 at 09:46 AM
Well, of course! Grace is stinkin AWESOME!!!!! She made a wonderful gadget!! I am so amazed by her skills! Wonderful sweet treats and computer genius too! My son Troy started kindergarden with the first computer lab in his school. It is no sweat for him to do anything with the computer! Sometimes I have to call him for help!! Thank goodness we have them!! I love your sweet quilts! They are adorable. I am not ready to show mine- I stopped working on them to make roses! I hope Hillary isn't due anytime soon! I told my husband maybe if I just stopped sleeping I would have enough hours in a day!
Posted by: Kim Sherrod | March 28, 2007 at 06:01 PM
Isn't it wonderful to have someone techy around to come up with genius things like that for you!
Big thumbs up to your daughter!
Posted by: Jen | March 29, 2007 at 02:09 AM
Grace is wonder! This drawing is very exciting! Happy Days! :o)
Posted by: Tracy | March 29, 2007 at 06:45 AM
I say number those quilts and let Grace's program make the decision for you!
Posted by: kdmade | March 29, 2007 at 06:55 AM
I've just seen your blanket statement and I am truly amazed! How is it possible to have such an imagination and creativity? Fantastic!!
Posted by: Concha | March 29, 2007 at 07:23 AM
I wanna be in the mix of fun girls who wanna win. I am alwasy so amazed at how much you accomplish and your site is one of my faves.
Linda K
Posted by: Linda K | March 30, 2007 at 10:00 AM
OMG... I've NEVER seen so many comments! Not surprised... but wow! Your generosity, talent and kindness far exceeds your comment count! And love the shuffler and it hurts my brain just wondering how someone figures out stuff like that.
Anyhoo... I too suffer from separation anxiety with quilts I make. BUT... if I make one with the intention of it being for someone else, it's SO much easy to let go. It also makes it more special when I'm making it. Though I have a hunch your anxiety will turn to pure joy as you send it off to it's new home and "mommy". :o)
Posted by: Happy Zombie | March 30, 2007 at 10:56 AM
What beautiful quilts. I love checking your blog everyday to see what your up to. I too have some of your paterrns from Pattern Bee. Love them!
Posted by: Tami | March 30, 2007 at 03:54 PM
Love your doll quilts :) Quilting is my passion, so I am enjoying your site! :) Quilty hugs!
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