This & That…

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Becky Goldsmith

As promised, I am offering you a chance to win one of 3 issues of the new 100 Blocks magazine. Leave a comment and on Monday morning 3 winners will be chosen randomly.

And now for something different. As my regular readers know, I often post about things other than quilting, like this TED Talk by David Pogue. I use multiple electronic devices every day and I think I know how to use them pretty well. Then I find out that there's still a lot I don't know. This talk is short and to the point and I hope you discover a new trick!

73 thoughts on “This & That…”

Mary Ellen Tardiff on May 3, 2013 at 8:05 AM said:

Thanks, Becky! I learned a couple knew things. And I’ll bet there’s a whole lot more out there to learn. Technology is a challenge for those of us who are in our 60s — fun, but definitely a challenge.
And thank you to Lorna for my order which I received very quickly!!
Oh, and I have all the Quiltmaker 100 block books and will be picking this one up soon. I love looking at them and can hardly wait to see your new block.

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Mary Ellen Tardiff on May 3, 2013 at 8:06 AM said:

Make that – I see you new block – can hardly wait to make it!

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Jane Brown on May 3, 2013 at 8:20 AM said:

Hoping to win this book to add to my collection of 100 block books.

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Karen on May 3, 2013 at 8:25 AM said:

would love to win this magazine.

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Barbara B. on May 3, 2013 at 9:01 AM said:

Love your block….. Have been trying to decide on corner blocks to finish a round robin top and I think this out be perfect! Thank you for your inspiration!

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Lee Ann L. on May 3, 2013 at 9:45 AM said:

Thank you for another chance to win that magazine! As for the video, I cannot watch it as I’m deaf and need CC (Closed Captioning). I am sure it was interesting!

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Justine on May 3, 2013 at 9:49 AM said:

I’d love to win a copy!!!

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Sallie on May 3, 2013 at 10:02 AM said:

Thanks for the giveaways! I’d love to win a copy!

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Kathy on May 3, 2013 at 10:07 AM said:

I would love to win a copy. These collections are such a wonderful opportunity to plan and dream!

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Martina on May 3, 2013 at 10:19 AM said:

Thanks so much for another chance. Looks like a great magazine!

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Hueisei on May 3, 2013 at 10:26 AM said:

I love to win the magazine. I love making blocks..

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Karyn on May 3, 2013 at 11:09 AM said:

Thank you for another chance to win! I’ll be hanging around, checking things out 🙂

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Penny on May 3, 2013 at 11:39 AM said:

Thanks for the giveaway! i hope i’m one of the winners.

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toni-anne on May 3, 2013 at 12:00 PM said:

How good was that TED? All those tips are so practical used one of them filling out this comment! Knowledge is sweet and so are you, Thank-you for sharing.

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SewLindaAnn on May 3, 2013 at 1:05 PM said:

Congrats to the winner of the new book, I can’t wait to see it myself. Have a great weekend.

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Deb G in VA on May 3, 2013 at 1:35 PM said:

Thanks for another chance to win a copy of the magazine!

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pemmym on May 3, 2013 at 2:13 PM said:

Love your patterns and color choices and your methods helped get me started in applique (and I won’t say how many years ago that was!) Thanks for the great tips and instructions.

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Karen on May 3, 2013 at 3:03 PM said:

Fingers crossed that I will win! Thanks for the chance

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Kristen on May 3, 2013 at 3:13 PM said:

Ooh, I missed your original giveaway, but I love your block. I learned needleturn applique from you and Linda years ago in Lancaster, PA. I still love it! Thanks for the chance to win!

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Lisa B on May 3, 2013 at 3:20 PM said:

Love TED speakers. I learned a few new things and reminded of a few that now will apply to my job/life. Thanks for the into that the video would be short and to the point. Thanks for the giveaway!

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Suz on May 3, 2013 at 3:40 PM said:

Love the video! Great hints too! But I’d love a copy of this magazine! It costs over $25 to buy one in Australia! Boo hoo!!

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Barb Johnson on May 3, 2013 at 3:44 PM said:

Thanks for a second chance to win! I was traveling yesterday and wasn’t able to log in and join the tour!

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Lisa E on May 3, 2013 at 4:03 PM said:

TED talks are awesome. I love new technology and will have to add to my list of tips!

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Lisa Marie on May 3, 2013 at 4:45 PM said:

I am officially a dinosaur! I hardly knew any of those things!

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Judy on May 3, 2013 at 5:25 PM said:

Great video, some of the things I knew but there were many I didn’t. Great block you designed for Quiltmaker Magazine.

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Miyavi on May 3, 2013 at 5:38 PM said:

Thanks for the chance to win a copy! 🙂

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Carol Campbell on May 3, 2013 at 5:42 PM said:

I saw the issue today at Quilt Country in Lewisville. I didn’t think it was out for a few more days. Always love the issues but don’t always see them before they are sold out.

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Carla G on May 3, 2013 at 6:14 PM said:

What a great block you made! 🙂 Glad to get a chance to win, as I missed getting to your blog yesterday. 🙂

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leanne on May 3, 2013 at 7:01 PM said:

love your block in volume 7 – thanks for the chance to win a copy – and amazingly I just discovered TED last week when I watched a talk by Simon Sinek – really interesting 🙂

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Martha J. on May 3, 2013 at 7:56 PM said:

your blocks are so whimsical and colorful. All the blocks in the blog tour are awesome.

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physicsmom on May 3, 2013 at 8:30 PM said:

Really cute block! The tilted version is my favorite.

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Cindi C on May 3, 2013 at 8:52 PM said:

We can always learn new things and I find we don’t ever know all the little things that our electronics. Love your block.

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Robin on May 3, 2013 at 9:22 PM said:

Thanks for the interesting video. I have several books by David Pogue. I bookmarked his blog and NY Times newsletter. TED talks are very interesting. Some more than others. Thanks for another chance to win.

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LisaD on May 3, 2013 at 9:27 PM said:

Thanks for providing another opportunity to win! I a looking forward to making some of the blocks in this magazine.

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Debbie Gaunt on May 3, 2013 at 9:40 PM said:

TED Talk was great, I even made my husband who does not do fb, see with me and watch video. Learned lots. I would love to win 100 Blocks mag. Thank you.

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Sandy W. on May 3, 2013 at 10:13 PM said:

Looking forward to getting the new 100 Blocks magazine. The older ones have been delightful. Thanks for the additional nonquilting tips posting.

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ritainalaska on May 3, 2013 at 10:34 PM said:

great tips! i can use some of them. they’re much appreciated. and thanx for the extra chance win one of your issue 7s.

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Judy Forkner on May 4, 2013 at 12:26 AM said:

I’m totally clueless when it comes to technology! I’ll have to watch this TED Talk again so I can try to remember all those great tech tips! I enjoy your blog–you have so many interesting things that you share! Thanks!

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Polly Hada on May 4, 2013 at 12:26 AM said:

Thank you for sharing such great ideas, videos, patterns, how to’s etc. with all of us. I learn so much and look forward to your blog always. My fingers are crossed for a copy of that fabulous magazine!
pollyhada@gmail.com

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Beth T. on May 4, 2013 at 1:04 AM said:

Well, thanks for another chance to enter. Aren’t Ted talks great? Have you seen the one that talks about how confidence is increased by physical positions? It is a great way to improve confidence in young girls.
I’d love to hear what your son has to say about randomly chosen winners.

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Gill on May 4, 2013 at 5:10 AM said:

I’d love to win a copy – thanks for the chance!

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Rosalie on May 4, 2013 at 8:32 AM said:

I knew a few of those things, but using the space bar to scroll down was a new one….will be using it.

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Tami Chaulk on May 4, 2013 at 9:38 AM said:

I would really love to win a copy of the magazine. Thanks for the additional chance to win!

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Kim on May 4, 2013 at 10:10 AM said:

Since your block is in this magazine,Becky,I would love to add it to my collection.

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Nancysue on May 4, 2013 at 10:40 AM said:

Thanks for the additional chance to win an issue. Have to love timesaving tips. Means more time to quilt! Thanks for a fun bloghop!!

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Sandi on May 4, 2013 at 11:26 AM said:

Thank you, I. Would love to win one of the magazines!

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Mary on May 4, 2013 at 12:14 PM said:

Oh my!! I never knew I could scroll down and up with the space bar and shift key! Thanks so much for sharing that.

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Becky on May 4, 2013 at 12:42 PM said:

Yeah – that was my favorite tip too.

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Shawn J on May 4, 2013 at 5:55 PM said:

The magazine would be very nice to have.
smjohns63 at yahoo dot com

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Cindy K on May 4, 2013 at 7:51 PM said:

Love to have such a fabulous book!

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