November 21, 2010

Bloom Creek Quilts

The lovely people at Martingale & Company sent a copy of this book to share with you.  

Photography by Brent Kane
 Bloom Creek Quilts by Vicki Bellino.  You may be familiar with Vicki's work -- she has a successful quilt pattern company, Bloom Creek.  She also hosts a blog by the same name.  And now she has published this charming book!  

The book is full of beautiful projects including quilts, wall hangings, a table runner,
a pillow, and a tote bag.


The projects are all pieced, but many include applique' motifs, just enough to make the quilt visually pleasing, but not so much that it takes forever to finish your project.     

Vicki has provided full-size applique' patterns, along with the instructions for
three different applique' techniques.


  I'm sure you'll find plenty of projects that would look great in your own home. 

Hey! Where did the cat go?

If you'd like to win your very own copy of Bloom Creek Quilts, all you have to do is guess
the number of buttons in the dish.  The first person to correctly guess (or guess the closest)
will be the lucky winner. 
I'll announce the winner Wednesday evening.

Good luck! 

Kim

164 comments:

  1. love those projects. I'll guess 105 buttons.

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  2. Looks like a fun book!
    How about 176 buttons~

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  3. 210....love the comment about the kitty on the bed...because YEAH...where did she go?!

    Somebody has a birthday this week doesn't she?

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  4. I'm going to guess 245 buttons in dish. The book looks lovely!

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  5. It should be a wonderful book! Thank you for a chance to win :)
    My guess is 73 buttons :)

    Best wishes,
    Tatyana

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  6. My guess is 175 buttons. Thanks for a chance to win this wonderful book.

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  7. I am guessing it to be about 249. That book looks wonderful! Thanks for sharing.

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  8. I guess 295 buttons. If I don't win the book, could I have the buttones?1!

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  9. I think there is definitely 256 buttons! Belinda

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  10. I guess that there is 200 buttons. Hugs from Lena

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  11. My guess is 306! I really want this book and will be buying it if I don't win. That cardinal Christmas tree quilt is amazing!

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  12. I'm guessing...263 buttons.

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  13. Well I'm going to venture with a guess of 97

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  14. Nice looking book! My guess is 124.

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  15. There has to be 134 buttons.

    Nancy E

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  16. I'm guessing a squillion buttons - am I close? LOL

    OK, how about 236?

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  17. Pheeew... Hmmm.. 50 times 3.. 150.. lol.. no I say 143..:o))
    Always fun to guess.. and its hard because its always more than you think so I should be saying 243...lol... but I stay with the first guess!!!
    Will check her blog out.. because the book looks great.. have seen the cover before and thought.. hmm.. this can be something for me...:O))

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  18. My guess is 187 ..... close? Guessing games are always so difficult - I always under estimate.

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  19. It's been a while since I have quilted ... so this looks like a great book to bring the creativity back! My guess is 365 buttons. (One for every day of the year! :) )

    maria_m_nestor (at) yahoo.com

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  20. Looks like a great book! Thanks for the chance to win it! I'll guess 212 buttons! :0)

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  21. 58 buttons...just a guess!

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  22. My guess would be 97 buttons. Thanks for the chance to win this book. It looks like there are lots of projects that I would like to get going on.

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  23. 198 buttons...in a cute glass bowl :)

    Lisa Thayer

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  24. 263
    don't know why I chose this number but it seems correct to me :)

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  25. How fun guess the buttons. I'm going to guess 162 buttons. I love the quilts in this book. Yeah, where did the cat go?, LOL.

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  26. So many wonderful projects in this book! Thanks for sharing it. I'm guessing 217...had to check back. I don't think it has been picked yet.
    Beautiful quilt photos!

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  27. 176 would be my guess. Lots of beautiful projects in that book--thanks for the great giveaway!

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  28. I'm gonna say 237 buttons! Thanks!

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  29. Looks like a great book. I'm going to guess 329.

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  30. Awesome book. Lots of projects I think I love! Thanks! I'm going to guess 122 buttons! Happy Thanksgiving!!

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  31. I`d just love to learn applique! I think there are 162 buttons.

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  32. Uh oh, I see Carol already guessed 162. Sorry! I`ll go with 158.

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  33. Hmmm... I'm going to say 152 buttons in that pretty dish. Looks like a great book... hope I'm on target.

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  34. I will guess 124. Didn't check all the other guesses, so if picked already, sorry.

    Heidi

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  35. 222? Higher than most but that is my guess!

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  36. I will have to go with 259....the amount I wanted to say was gone but thats ok. I love that book and I do hope I am right in my guess as I would love to win it :) Thanks.

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  37. 227. Buttons don't take up much space.

    That is the first Christmas quilt I have looked at in a long time that I really WANTED to make. I also like the patriotic quilt with the stars appliqued in the border. Different and FUN!

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  38. My guess is 233. Everyone in my family guessed and I used the average :) Thanks for showing us the book. I love seasonal quilts! I just took some pictures of my fall quilts, before I put them away and get out the Christmas quilts!

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  39. What an inspiring looking book! 147 buttons?

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  40. 135 buttons beautiful projects

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  41. Oh I'm terrible at these games, but I always try. LOL Love the cardinals hanging. How about 97? Thanks for the fun!

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  42. Oh~ my bad! I see someone guessed that already. So 87. ;-)

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  43. 151! Love the buttons and the projects look so pretty too. Thank you AND Martingale for the giveaway.

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  44. What a great looking book - my guess is 285.

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  45. oh boy this looks like a book I would love to own! Love the cardinals in the tree quilt and the star one on the door!
    hmmm buttons lets go with 224

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  46. I'm going to guess 215, but I'm so bad at these things!

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  47. Maybe it'll be my lucky day.... I guess 313 buttons. The books looks wonderful - thanks for the change to win it!

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  48. My guess is 126 buttons...and a book! Thanks :)

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  49. Great looking book! I'd love a chance to win one. My guess is 228 buttons. Thanks for the giveaway chance!

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  50. Lottie --- My guess is 162

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  51. Beautiful projects and a beautiful book. I guess 136.

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  52. Great book!!

    I guess 164 buttons

    SheilaC

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  53. neat book would love to take it home.. I guess my age 57.. hope this works.. Katie

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  54. I will guess 121.
    What a wonderful book and I really love the cardinals, would love to make that for christmas.

    Debbie

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  55. I believe there are 317 buttons in that cute little dish. ~~Lisa

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  56. Lovely prize...how about 202...hugs Khris

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  57. great looking book! my guess...98!

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  58. I'm gonna guess 276. Great giveaway!

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  59. hmm, always hard, I usually way underestimate (or compensate to much and way overestimate :P )
    172? No, my guess is 193

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  60. Looks like a great book, my guess is 114 buttons :)

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  61. Has 187 buttons be taken yet? Whew! There are already a lot of good guesses here! I'm seeing some very interesting things and really appreciate the applique that isn't completely over the top and very doable. Here kitty kitty...

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  62. My guess is 163. I don't think anyone else has said that.

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  63. Great book. My guess is 132.

    Cheers

    Kathy

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  64. Hola !!!!!
    Gracias por visitar mi blog y perdona por no
    saber inglés, uso traductor. Pondré más fotos de Sevilla 2.010
    Besos desde España
    Mamen
    Hello !!!!!
    Thanks for visiting my blog and sorry for not knowing English, use translator. I will put more pictures of Seville 2.010
    Kisses from Spain
    Mamen

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  65. What a cute idea for a give-a-way! I will guess 169. BTW thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment. Its so nice to hear what others think of what we are doing. :D

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  66. Would love the book...looks like great projects. My Guess is 222
    Joan

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  67. Love this idea! 163 is my guess.

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  68. Looks like a great book! I guess 154 buttons!

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  69. Love the book!! My guess is 279 buttons!!

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  71. I guess 168 buttons.

    what a delightful book. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  72. 76 buttons. Those projects do look great, and who wouldn't want a free book?

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  73. I'll guess 137.
    Thanks for the chance to win.
    :o)
    pippirose59 at gmail dot com

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  74. My guess is 133 - this book would be awesome to have!! Thanks for the fun!

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  75. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
    MY GUESS IS 246 BUTTONS!
    THANKS FOR SHARING!

    jldouglas@wispwest.net

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  76. My guess is 239!

    heatheranne99 at gmail dot com

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  77. I would have to say my guess is 188 buttons.
    Happy Holidays,
    Nettie

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  78. I'm guessing 212. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  79. Great Book. I'm guessing 396. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  80. Ummmm--81. Love all the wild guesses :) Bloom Creek is awesome.

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  81. Michelle BrownNovember 22, 2010

    311! Looks like a great book

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  82. I am going to guess 196.
    I love seeing those buttons, I have my mom's collection & have used some to accent some embroidered napkins that are now a window valance in our family room.
    Happy Thanksgiving to you & yours.

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  83. I am going to guess 205. Bloom Creek is awesome...the quilts in the book are so my style. Crisp, clean and simple patterns with lots and lots of white or cream background fabrics.
    Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

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  84. 201 buttons. Looks like a great book. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  85. Susie KernerNovember 22, 2010

    How about 218

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  86. This book is lovely! Someone already guessed my number of 121, so I am going to pick another number a little lower - how about 62? (I love guessing games!!)

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  87. I think that there are 201 buttons

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  88. Hi, what a gorgeous book and a lovely giveaway. My guess is 153 buttons. Tania - east17girl@yahoo.com.au

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  89. I am guessing there are 179 buttons.
    I love the book! What enticing pictures!

    Karen
    lachheron@hotmail.com

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  90. oh i would love to have this book. i'm guessing 199 buttons. thanks.

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  92. OK, changed my mind 171.
    I love buttons but I would love love love to have the book. Happy Holidays.

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  93. I am going to guess 217. That really looks like a great book!

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  94. 189

    Love to win the book.

    Leona

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  95. The book looks fantastic. My guess would be 114.
    Fran

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  96. my guess is 153 buttons... and happy to win the book

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  97. let's try 127

    ebbtide45 at yahoo.com

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  98. 150...what a fun giveaway!!

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  99. 231! Thanks for the giveaway.

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  100. I'll say 122. Looks like a fantstick book - thanks!

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  101. Here kitty kitty kitty! Where is she??? Um, she told me to guess 168 buttons, but you know, she might be giving me bad information:)

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  102. I hope there are 232!!! Please and Thank You!

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  103. My quess is 240. Thank You.

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  104. I would guess 217.
    Happy days.
    Bev.xoxo

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  105. 108 what a fun thing. If somebody else already guessed it I guess i am out of luck. First number that popped to my head. I love that christmas quilt.

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  106. I love that book! My guess is 208.
    The Christmas quilt is my favorite.

    Marie in Oregon
    mariebeers@hotmail.com

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  107. I'm guessing 126. The book looks really neat.

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  108. Oh I think there must be 132

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  109. My guess is 229 buttons. This looks like a great book filled with wonderful projects!

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  110. Thank you for this fun giveaway game!! Wonderful book and if I dont win with my guess of 93 buttons, I'll have to buy the book since your pictures are so nice :)

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  111. I'm going to guess 99 buttons. Looks like a great book. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  112. Hi, my guess is 315. The book looks great! Thank you!

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  113. Gee... my guess would have to be 191. Looks like an absolutely fantastic book.

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  114. Hmm, my guess is 182 :)

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  115. My guess is 124. Thanks.

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  116. Hi from Oz! Oh what fun!! Can I play too please?? Hmmm, I guess....152 buttons.
    I am a new blogger, and I have a nice Christmas Giveaway on my blog too, just for the fun of it. Thanks for offering this gorgeous book as a prize. Hugs n Blessings from Sue

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  117. I guess 127 buttons -- wish I had them in my stash, I need some! Lovely book.

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  118. Love the book! I'm guessing 168 buttons

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  119. Great give away! I'll guess 181.

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  120. I am guessing 183 buttons. Love the book. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  121. A fun giveaway, I'm guessing 93!

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  122. The book looks amazing! Thanks for the chance to win it. I'll guess 100.

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  123. 211 is what I'm guessing!

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  124. 376 buttons.. I hope!!
    suzyq0052

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  125. My guess is 258...I'd love to win the book.

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  126. I'll guess 216

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  127. The book looks wonderful. Thanks for the pictures of all of the great projects in it. My guess is 156.

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  128. 200?
    Thanks for the great giveaway!

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  129. My guess is 347 buttons. Sure is a cute book.

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  130. My guess is 215 buttons are in the dish. Great book - would love to win.

    Wendy T.

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  131. Hi I guess 101 buttons Thank you C
    carolinehemsley@btinternet.com

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  132. My guess is 253. I don't see it yet!

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  133. I love buttons....I am going with 225. The book looks so inspirational. Here's hoping!

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  134. Been wanting this book for some time now! I think 160!

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  135. Lovely book......my guess is 88.

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  136. The book looks great! My guess is 222.

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  137. 143 - Thank you for the chance to win.

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  138. I think there is 162 - Thanks!

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  139. Hello, my guess is 255.

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  140. Hi, thanks for the chance. My guess is 168.

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  141. The quilts in this book are gorgeous. My guess is 131.

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  142. I will guess 333. That is my lucky number - hope it works. Thanks.

    Charlotte S.

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  143. i just love everything in this book.
    My guess is 122 buttons.
    Alda, Fl

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  144. Oooh this book looks amazing......My guess is 196 buttons....Thank you for sharing...

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  145. My guess is 110 buttons!
    Gill

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  146. my guess is 325... Thanks for the chance to win.
    http://sweet-quilt-n-bee-shoppe.blogspot.com/

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  147. I would have to guess about 72. Thanks for the chance.

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