Friday, January 24, 2014

Grow Your Blog Party and Giveaway!

Welcome to the Grow Your Blog Party hosted by Vicki at 2 Bags Full.

Hello, my name is Tanya and welcome to my blog. I've been blogging regularly for a year now. I started my blog before that but only posted a couple short posts. In the last year I've found it to be a fun way to express myself as well as meet new friends. I joined the Grow Your Blog party last year with no followers but quickly met like minded friends. What a joy it has been to be inspired and uplifted by so many creative, generous and wonderful people. Some days when I feel I need a boost or want to be inspired I sit down and take a look at my blog reading list and it never fails to inspire and motivate me.

Some of my favorite things:
Roses and flowers in my garden, Estonian Lace Knitting, Lace Crochet, Color, Quilting, Fresh Raspberries and Lemon Curd shared with a friend and a nice visit along with a cuppa.

Making 18" doll clothes! 
Pink roses!


Please leave a comment and you will be entered in my giveaway. You don't have to be a follower but I welcome you to follow. The winner will be chosen randomly on February 15, 2014. My giveaway is a surprise but I hope you will love what I've come up with! Take a look at some of my previous posts and you will have an idea of some of the things I love and enjoy making. I look forward to getting to know new people during this year's GYB party! Thank you for visiting and please say hello and stay for a while.

~Tanya


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45 comments:

  1. DerrithJanuary 24, 2014 at 4:09 PM

    I love your blog and your projects are SO appealing. I would love to be entered in the drawing for the mystery prize. :-) We have had a fun year, haven't we?!

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    1. Tanya RachelleJanuary 26, 2014 at 12:20 PM

      Derrith it has been a real pleasure! Thank you for always reading and for your sweet comments! Here's to 2014!!!
      ~T

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  2. StacyJanuary 24, 2014 at 4:32 PM

    I hope you have a wonderful time meeting new bloggers ~ I am so glad to have met you recently!

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  3. TrishaJanuary 24, 2014 at 5:57 PM

    You have so much talent and creativity! Have a great weekend!

    ~Trisha

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  4. My Garden DiariesJanuary 24, 2014 at 6:46 PM

    Such a lovely warm space you have here friend! So glad to be able to hop on over for visits! Your posts are always filled with such beauty and I love those doll clothes!!! A wonderful weekend to you!!! Nicole xo

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  5. Judith @ Lavender CottageJanuary 24, 2014 at 7:10 PM

    Your crafts are always inspiring and I am particularly fond of anything lacy you create.
    Sitting down over tea to look at some of your pieces would be an enjoyable afternoon for me. I hope you get lots of new followers Tanya.
    Judith

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  6. TerryJanuary 25, 2014 at 5:15 AM

    Hi, Tanya!

    I'm Terry. I am one of Vicki's volunteers. Your blog is beautiful! Thank you for being a part of this party. I hope you enjoy visiting all the wonderful blogs.

    Terry

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  7. Julie's LifestyleJanuary 25, 2014 at 6:11 AM

    Hi Tanya, I love your blog and all of your crochet creations and it's been fun. I love the last photo of the pink rose you made and you are talented and creative! Tanya you also have a very pretty blog and have fun with this grow your blog party. Thanks for the chance to be entered into the surprise giveaway!
    Julie at Julie's Lifestyle
    julieslifestyle.blogspot.com

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  8. CJ STITCHING AND BLOOMSJanuary 25, 2014 at 6:11 AM

    Hello Tanya, your dolls clothes are most beautiful as is your Pink Rose crochet. Enjoy the party. Hugs Judy

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  9. Gilly TeeJanuary 25, 2014 at 10:32 AM

    Hi Tanya. Your doll is fabulous. Have fun at the party.
    Gillx

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  10. Shirlee FassellJanuary 25, 2014 at 11:03 AM

    Tanya Your doll clothes are delightful. Hope you are having fun at the "Grow Party" I am. Thanks for the comment on my blog and following me!!

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  11. diane January 25, 2014 at 11:42 AM

    Hi, I've become a new follower ... love your talents!
    Hope you're having fun at the GYB party!
    diane @ thoughts and shots

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  12. Deborah MontgomeryJanuary 25, 2014 at 11:54 AM

    you have such a beautiful blog -- right up my alley! feel like I have found a kindred spirit! I am visiting you from the GYB party, and am your newest follower. I'd love to have you visit me and check out my giveaway too!

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  13. Tanya January 25, 2014 at 12:31 PM

    Hi, Tanya...Happy New Year! Lovely, LOVELY things, as always...I have been on a bit of an extended vacation (OK, I traveled ALOT this past year) - looking forward to catching up on my favorite blogs. Don't know how, but my face disappeared from your Followers list from last year - I'm back, with a vengeance. LOVE your Christmas Quilt in the post below this...Heather French happens to be a friend of mine - she's as lovely as her pattern! Hope your year is off to a great start! XOXO Tanya

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  14. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2014 at 2:00 PM

    Hi! I adore your blog! Just beautiful!

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  15. Elizabeth EdwardsJanuary 25, 2014 at 6:08 PM

    i'm wondering if i have ever had lemon curd? i will have to look into that. is there something similar to it? a pudding or? hi there. i'm Beth from E. Lizard Breath Speaks - so nice to meet you through the Grow Your Blog get together/party. ( :

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  16. WendyJanuary 25, 2014 at 9:40 PM

    I have only had lemon curd one time and I loved it...your blog is so very pretty...thank you for having a giveaway.

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  17. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2014 at 11:17 PM

    I'm so happy to have found you! I'm here this evening as a GYB visitor...but feel that I've found a truly kindred spirit. Funny...but yesterday I had blood drawn by a young woman who was talking about a large bag of lemons someone had given her and I suggested making lemon curd...I think she was going to look online for a recipe as soon as she got home. My own recipe for lemon curd was given to me by a dear friend who had moved to the US from London...I think of her whenever I make it (or for that matter, whenever I eat it...anywhere!) Also, I've been looking into making clothes for 18" dolls but haven't progressed past the point of "collecting" several dolls...shades of a second childhood! I've got a pile of fat quarters that are shouting to be made into cute things! I'll be a frequent visitor...love to see what you are up to. Sara

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  18. Donna HeberJanuary 26, 2014 at 4:01 AM

    Hi Tanya,

    I'm visiting from the Grow Your Blog party. I believe we have met before for tea on Tuesday. Your doll outfits are just so adorable! I plan to look around a bit more and then be on my way to visit the others. I do hope you will stop by for a visit and enter my giveaway. Have a wonderful weekend! Hugs – Donna

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  19. Jemma@athomewithjemmaJanuary 26, 2014 at 7:24 AM

    Such a beautiful, gentle and inviting blog. Lovely, lacy creations too-
    I found you through Grow your Blog party-even though I was too late to participate-
    Happy Sunday,
    Jemma

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  20. BecaJanuary 26, 2014 at 7:32 AM

    You have a lovely blog. We share a lot of the same interests. Following you.

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  21. Martha's FavoritesJanuary 26, 2014 at 8:33 AM

    I would love to have you put my name in the hat. You have a lovely blog. Blessings, Martha

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  22. prince snow farmJanuary 26, 2014 at 9:10 AM

    What a sweet blog you have! Thanks for stopping in! I am your newest follower!

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  23. SherylJanuary 26, 2014 at 2:01 PM

    Hi Tanya. I'm here via GYB. I like your blog and am a new follower. I love your Christmas quilt, just my colours - you will see what I mean if you pay me a visit. See you again soon.

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  24. Emily CJanuary 26, 2014 at 6:53 PM

    Hello. I am a new follower. I love your roses, they are beautiful.

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  25. suziqu's thread worksJanuary 26, 2014 at 8:26 PM

    Hello Tanya,
    I remember your beautiful roses from last year! Your lace knitting and little dolls are so delicate.
    I looked at your Christmas quilt too of French Roses and it is beautiful - gorgeous work!
    Enjoy the party,
    Suzy

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  26. TheOutspokenYamJanuary 26, 2014 at 11:22 PM

    half_blue_sky@yahoo.com

    Your pink rose in this post is so very pretty! I love finding someone with a similarly romantic heart! :)

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  27. Sowing StitchesJanuary 27, 2014 at 6:43 AM

    I am a new happy follower and hope to have a rose garden one day... I love roses but haven't found the 'perfect spot' for a rose bed...yet! :)

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  28. liniecatJanuary 27, 2014 at 11:33 AM

    I'm a GYB visitor and adore your Christmas roses quilt! Are the roses attached with raw edges then? Gosh I love it!
    Im now following you : )
    Lyn

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  29. AmyJanuary 27, 2014 at 2:55 PM

    Dropping in from GYB. Your crochet projects are gorgeous. I crochet and quilt, but have crochet many a years longer than quilting and enjoy it as much as I did when I started. I look forward to seeing what you create throughout the year. I love surprises and am giving one away too.
    ~Amy
    Sew Incredibly Crazy

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  30. MokkiJanuary 29, 2014 at 12:24 PM

    Hi, I'm visiting from grow your blog party. Those lemon curd and raspberry treats look delicious! Makes me want to make some. :)

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  31. CatieAnJanuary 29, 2014 at 1:37 PM

    HI tanya stopping by from GYB party. Your needlework is exquisite. I too love roses.
    I am now a follower.

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  32. Sarah and DanJanuary 29, 2014 at 7:34 PM

    Cute crochet, and beautiful baby blessing dress!

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  33. UnknownJanuary 31, 2014 at 6:49 AM

    Hey Tanya, Oh my your start to finish Christening gown is amazing! You are one talented lady to take a drawing to a finish product. your quilting is also lovely. It has been nice getting to know you.

    Hugs
    Caroline

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  34. Kathy HFebruary 1, 2014 at 6:23 PM

    I found a lot of great projects on your blog. I am looking forward to reading your posts.

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  35. Judy Cooper Textile ArtistFebruary 1, 2014 at 7:37 PM

    Greetings from St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada. Very nice projects. Thanks for sharing

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  36. ReneeFebruary 2, 2014 at 9:32 PM

    Thank you for your sweet comments on my blog. Your work is lovely! And the Romanian cookies look amazing.

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  37. MaggieFebruary 2, 2014 at 9:40 PM

    Oops...I commented on the wrong post as I was scrolling thru past posts. Beautiful crochet work and I really love that Christmas quilt you made! So glad I stopped by :-)

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  38. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2014 at 6:33 PM

    I absolutely love the baby gown you made! Its gorgeous! Well done!

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  39. DashaFebruary 7, 2014 at 3:13 AM

    My two youngest grand daughters both have 18" dolls just like yours - one is dark haired, the other is blonde. I have had a ball making clothes for them in the last year or so. Must say its easier than making clothes for Barbies!

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  40. WendyFebruary 7, 2014 at 10:44 AM

    hello, nice to meet you! You are talented in so many things, I'm a new follower.

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  41. hafzaFebruary 8, 2014 at 6:12 AM

    Hi Tanya. You have many great works.. Looking forward to see more of your creations!

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  42. Tisha DoltonFebruary 8, 2014 at 1:19 PM

    I love your doll clothes. I've never been able to crochet... Check out my embroidery/ redwork blog if you are interested. (GYB)

    aprilsongstress

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  43. macmillanmarieFebruary 10, 2014 at 12:35 AM

    hi, your christening gown is amazing. Thanks for sharing.

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  44. nicolesenderFebruary 14, 2014 at 4:51 PM

    Enjoyed visiting your blog and viewing all your great projects! Your christening gown is awesome.

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Thank you for taking the time to share your comment with me. Sweet comments are like treasured friends. ~Tanya

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