Treats, not tricks :-).

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Becky Goldsmith

In celebration of the day, how about a give away? I wrote about Kathy Doughty's wonderful new book earlier this month… would you like to win a copy? If so, leave a comment on the blog and on Sunday I'll choose a winner at random. If you leave a comment, be sure tocheck back Sunday afternoon or Monday morning to see if you won. Sometimes there's an email link to you in your comment, and sometimes there isn't. If I don't know where to send the book, you might miss out.

And because it's Halloween and because Steve and I did dress up on Saturday (with friends) to attend a Halloween wine stroll in downtown Sherman, I thought I'd share a photo. The six of us were mad scientists. Steve stuck to type and went as a mad bug scientist. I channeled Marie Curie and was radioactive-ish. I added glow-in-the-dark necklaces and bracelets after this photo. Our group won the adult costume category!

82 thoughts on “Treats, not tricks :-).”

Sarah on October 31, 2013 at 12:29 PM said:

Wow! I’d love to win this book. Thanks for the chance, Becky!

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Debra Harry on October 31, 2013 at 12:50 PM said:

Cute costumes!! You both look great.
Thanks for the opportunity to possibily win this wonderful book! Happy Halloween.

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Patty on October 31, 2013 at 1:07 PM said:

I’d love to win this book and add it to my library!
And you mad scientists look very…..mad :-)!!!

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Annemiek on October 31, 2013 at 1:19 PM said:

ah, yes please! for my quilting DD who LOVES the Material Obsession books!!!

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BL on October 31, 2013 at 1:24 PM said:

Your original post about this book led me to K. Dought’s web site. WOW!! Some wonderful quilts are being made in Australia. I’d love the chance to spend some time with this book.

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Joan on October 31, 2013 at 1:41 PM said:

Thanks for the chance to win. The mad scientists look great. Happy Halloween!

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Gill on October 31, 2013 at 2:15 PM said:

Happy Halloween!
Thanks for a fabulous giveaway!

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LaVaughn Bye on October 31, 2013 at 2:28 PM said:

I’d love to win the book!

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Cindy on October 31, 2013 at 3:27 PM said:

Great costumes! And thanks for always finding fun ways to keep us excited about quilting, I’d love to win a copy of this book.

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Cathy on October 31, 2013 at 3:38 PM said:

Thanks for the opportunity to win this book. I really enjoy your blog.

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Kathy on October 31, 2013 at 4:27 PM said:

I love the movement on the quilt on the cover, I’d love to win! Thanks for sharing so much of your life, you are always so busy!

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elle on October 31, 2013 at 4:30 PM said:

I wish I was as fearless as Kathy! What a treat this book would be to have!

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Bev Bryan on October 31, 2013 at 4:47 PM said:

So cute! I would love to win that book…I already have most of yours. In fact, I just bought a bunch of upholstery plastic for applique… 🙂 Everyone at the store always wants to know what I’m going to do with it-lol. I’m having a giveaway on my blog right now too.
So Happy Halloween!
Cheery wave from
Bev

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Brenda on October 31, 2013 at 5:30 PM said:

Love a chance to win this book. Hope to see you in Houston. Have a wonderful and safe Halloween.

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Francis C. Moore on October 31, 2013 at 5:31 PM said:

Would love to have this book. fmoore11589@comcast.net

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Deb G. in VA on October 31, 2013 at 5:38 PM said:

Happy Halloween! I would love to win a copy of Kathy’s book! Thanks for the giveaway!

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Cissa K on October 31, 2013 at 7:18 PM said:

Great Costumes! Happy Halloween.
I would LOVE to win the book. Please enter me in your give away. Thank you.

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Diane Carson on October 31, 2013 at 7:52 PM said:

Love the costumes and would love the book

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Margaret on October 31, 2013 at 7:59 PM said:

Looks like a wonderful book.
Great costumes-love the socks!
Happy Halloween!

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reckdavis@suddenlink.net on October 31, 2013 at 9:09 PM said:

What a great Halloween gift! This book would be a great “treat”. Love the costumes, too.

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Anita on October 31, 2013 at 11:35 PM said:

Happy Halloween! My fingers are crossed.

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Nancy on November 1, 2013 at 12:02 AM said:

You two look fabulous in your costumes, Becky! No wonder you won! Thanks for offering the book giveaway. I’d be thrilled to give it a home.

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Mary Val on November 1, 2013 at 4:29 AM said:

Love this book! Thanks for the give away.

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Suzanne on November 1, 2013 at 4:29 AM said:

Looks like a fun time. Especially like the tights.
I’d love a copy of the book. The colors on the cover so energizing.
Suzanneyerks@gmail.com

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Barbara on November 1, 2013 at 4:52 AM said:

…love Kathy and her quilting style. I would love to win this book. Thank you for the opportunity!

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Jackie Anderson on November 1, 2013 at 5:22 AM said:

I am in the UK but follow your blog. I already have Material Obsession two and love it. I would assume this is only open to US citizens but just thought I would say hello anyway

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deb on November 1, 2013 at 5:30 AM said:

You can tell what you were without giving it away (get the pun) I know I know wry humour. You are wonderful to give us a chance for one of Kathy’s great books. What a treat!

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Barbara B. on November 1, 2013 at 6:19 AM said:

Love Kathy’s style, would love to have her new book!

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Lisa M. on November 1, 2013 at 7:00 AM said:

Oh my, that is a BEEEEAUTIFUL cover quilt! I am not good with color, so I love seeing how talented people (like you!) put fabrics together! Would love to own this book – thanks for the opportunity! You and Steve look scary! 😉

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Mary on November 1, 2013 at 7:29 AM said:

I would love to win this book. Her quilts are gorgeous. Thanks.

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Laura Gottlieb on November 1, 2013 at 7:35 AM said:

I too would love to win this book! I have loved her previous ones and even made a wonderful quilt from the first one! Thanks for the opportunity! lauragottlieb@juno.com.

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Janet on November 1, 2013 at 8:22 AM said:

Would love the “treat” of this book… and loved your costumes! Congrats on the win…
janetlord@aol.com

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Maureen on November 1, 2013 at 8:40 AM said:

I would really like to win this book. Like many others I am a great admirer of Australian quilts. I would also like to thank you and Steve for your inspiring kitchen renovation project. It has resulted in our getting a sonotube for our new kitchen.

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Becky on November 1, 2013 at 8:55 AM said:

No, if you win, we ship anywhere. In fact, I have shipped a winning something to Australia before. Your email is in the mix :-).

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Becky on November 1, 2013 at 9:00 AM said:

Dont you love the Solatube! I look back and wonder how we went so long without them…

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Lynn on November 1, 2013 at 9:09 AM said:

Thanks for a chance to win! I would love to win this book!! Your costumes are great! Happy November!

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Janice on November 1, 2013 at 9:10 AM said:

Just the cover makes me want to start a new quilt. Thanks for the chance for a great book.

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Denise in Sacramento on November 1, 2013 at 9:24 AM said:

I’d love to win the book. I always read her blog by clicking on the link that you provide. Cute costumes, but the monster bug in the pocket kind of freaks me out. Ha ha.

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Loa Welles on November 1, 2013 at 9:54 AM said:

Thank you for introducing me to Kathy Doughty. I would also love to have a chance to win this book. I looked at her website and fell in love with a new pattern by Sue Cody called sweet surrender. Is it available in the US? I says it is $40AU. Would that be $40 plus shipping from Australia? Thanks- I love your blog as well!

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Bernie on November 1, 2013 at 9:56 AM said:

Love your costumes. Did not dress up this year, so I just gave out treats as “the-tired-middle-aged-neighbor-who-just-got-home-from-vacation-and-needed-her-beauty-sleep”. Would love to win the book.

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lisa on November 1, 2013 at 10:00 AM said:

Thanks for the chance to win! lisadcox1 at yahoo dot com

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Becky on November 1, 2013 at 10:02 AM said:

I dont know about Sues pattern, whether she ships to the US or how much it would be in US funds. The best thing to do would be to email Material Obsession to see. This email address ought to be the one to use:info@materialobsession.com.au.

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Carol on November 1, 2013 at 11:00 AM said:

The costumes are wonderful – it looks like you guys have a lot of fun!
I would love to win the book, it looks very inspirational.

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Jen Beatty on November 1, 2013 at 11:24 AM said:

Love the bugs on the lab coat! Thanks for the opportunity to win this great looking book!

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Lisa on November 1, 2013 at 11:30 AM said:

A mad applique scientist. Love it! Thanks for the giveaway, I’d love a chance to win.

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Patti V on November 1, 2013 at 11:30 AM said:

I love her books! Would like to add this one to the others.

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Jenny on November 1, 2013 at 12:02 PM said:

really great costumes! you deserve a reward!!
thanks for the chance, ive flipped thru Kathy’s book from our public library and its a must have!

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Angie in SoCal on November 1, 2013 at 1:39 PM said:

What a fun post, Becky! And thanks for the chance to win such an interesting book.

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Lorie B. on November 1, 2013 at 2:32 PM said:

I would love to win this book? Thanks for the giveaway!

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Debbie Rhodes on November 1, 2013 at 3:08 PM said:

Would love to win this book. Your blog is one of my favorite.

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