Friday, May 17, 2013

Spring Quilt Market 2013: Schoolhouse

Our first day at Spring Quilt Market was spent at school. Schoolhouse to be exact! This year, we listened to great speakers, saw adorable projects and are now our brains are stuffed full of valuable information. This year we give Schoolhouse an A+. Keep reading for a lesson in Schoolhouse, but we promise the quiz at the end will be easy!

A breakfast of champions before Schoolhouse! Mother's Bistro in Portland is highly recommended by Fat Quarter Shop!

Joanna of Fig Tree Quilts and Kimberly before the Fig Tree Schoolhouse!

Joanna and Debbie showing off quilts at the Fig Tree Schoolhouse

Joanna of Fig Tree is fantastic with basket blocks!

The adorable Camille at the Moda Size Matters Schoolhouse

Barb and Mary of Me and My Sister Designs showing of their new Giggles collection at the Moda Size Matters Schoolhouse!

Vanessa Christenson of V & Co. shows off an adorable ombre quilt at the Moda Schoolhouse.

Deb Strain's block from the Size Matters Schoolhouse by Moda!

Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs discusses her new petite Molly patterns!

The Moda designers after their Size Matters Schoolhouse session! They are all so fun and adorable.

A gorgeous butterfly quilt by Tula Pink shown at Schoolhouse featuring her collection, Acacia. 

Tula Pink chatting about her new collection, Acacia, which coordinates perfectly with her Aurifil Thread Boxes!

Cindy and Jina of Riley Blake Designs debuting their "Gingham Style"! We much prefer "Gingham Style" to "Gangnam Style"!

This year we took a trip to India!  Amanda Herring of The Quilted Fish featured her new collection, Madhuri at Schoolhouse.  

Atkinson Designs shows off their new pattern, Stash Stars.  Perfect for using up your stash or showing off a new collection!

Sherri McConnell of A Quilting Life debuting her new book.  We can't wait for it's arrival!

Amy Butler showcasing her classic Belle collection!  They are being reprinted in 24 of her favorite skus, and they are beautiful! 

Fantastic projects made with Amy Butler fabric.  Don't you adore these prints?  They are so versatile!

The adorable Heather Bailey chatting about her new embroidery patterns and her new fabric collection, Lottie Da!

Gerri Robinson of Planted Seed Designs shows of the Tumbling Spools Quilt Pattern and other projects   made with Attic Treasures.

Denyse Schmidt showing her new line, Florence!
Verna Mosquera chatting about romantic florals for Westminister Fibers!

The Sample Spree craziness! Lucky for you, we got plenty of stuff for GIVEAWAYS! Are you ready, we have some fun to be had!

Tonight we are giving away two bundles from our Sample Spree loot. Want a chance to win a bundle of Barcelona by Zen Chic or a bundle of Sweet Serenade by BasicGrey?


As you know, we love Twitter. If you are following along, we tried to tweet as much as possible to give you live Schoolhouse experience. We tallied our tweets today and the number is astonishing! Comment below guessing how many tweets were sent from the Fat Quarter Shop account today for a chance to win. TWO winners will be chosen and announced on Tuesday 5/21/13. Check back tomorrow for more Market updates, giveaways and more!

445 comments:

  1. 162 Tweets!
    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  2. Thank you for the photos from Quilt Market - it's good to admire it when you're not there!

    My guess is... 4378 tweets.

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  3. 192 is my guess! Lovely giveaway!

    murielvanderploeg at planet dot nl

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  4. I'm guessing about 160, looks like you're all having a lot of fun!

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  5. 1953? What fun you are having!

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  6. Tnanks for the great give a way and all the updates. 162 Tweets!!!!

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  7. Thanks so much for the pics! I guess about 140 tweets?

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  8. I'm guessing 129 tweets!!

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  9. 162 tweets! Thanks for keeping us up to date, I love the pictures. Looks like so much FUN, I'd LOVE to be there. Please send more pictures so we (those who couldn't be there) can't enjoy (drool) alone with you. Have a wonderful time!

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  10. Really enjoy your "market reports".
    Thanks for the opportunity to win some lovely goodies. My guess is 117. But looking at the other guesses, I didnt realise you could do so many tweets.

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  11. 202 tweets. Keep the pictures coming! We love seeing all the new fabrics and designs

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  12. I'll guess 165 tweets - and I loved every one of them. Thanks for keeping us updated!

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  13. I'm guessing 161 tweets. It looks like you are having fun!

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  14. 168 Tweets - looks like lots of fun! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  15. Loving the updates...almost as good as being there! 192 tweets!
    Denise

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  16. would love a chance - Sweet Serenade would be my choice - tweets? hmm maybe 625

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  17. Love seeing all the excitement from Market! Thanks :) I guess 169 tweets!

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  18. I would guess you sent 3,482 tweets.
    Shawn

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  19. 173
    VHarrah{at}aol{dot}com

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  20. You all are the best at showing all the goodies! Thanks! My guess is 1,293.

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  21. Have fun tweeting! I'm going to guess 325.

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  22. I think it is 169, if you count re tweets and I got the time zone difference right!

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  23. Loved all the photos. My guess is 356

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  24. I am guessing 876! Keep showing us photos! Really enjoying them!

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  25. My guess is 162 tweets. Looks like a lot of fun.

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  26. 175 is my guess. Fan4may at aol dot com

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  27. 476 tweets. Thanks for all the photos!

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  28. Around 162 Tweets. Thanks for keeping us so well informed.

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  29. 192 ~ that's my guess.
    Thanks for all the photos of what's new. Makes up for the fact that I live in Portland and can't go to Market.

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  30. I love following along with your tweets! Thanks;-) I'm guessing 99!

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  31. My guess is 375. Thanks for sharing so much of the excitement at market.

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  33. I am guessing 1010 tweets. Thanks for sharing the lovely new items. Love the butterfly quilt.

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  34. Great pictures of Quilt Market! I'd say you received 450 tweets.

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  35. I would guess 372 - thanks!

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  36. Clueless, 4612. c.teasley@yahoo.com

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  37. thanks for the chance. guessing 525 tweets

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  38. 167 tweets! Are your fingers tired from all the typing?

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  39. Fun pictures. Makes me want to head to my sewing room. My guess is 486.

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  40. I would say around 459 tweets:) Loved seeing the schoolhouse:)

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  41. 123
    Thanks for doing such a great job of making us feel like we're there!

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  42. My guess is 527 tweets.

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  43. I'm going to go wtih 162 as well! :)

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  44. my guess is about 200 or a little less
    thank you so much for this new opportunity ^_^

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  45. How about 915 tweets? Love the pics.

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  46. Let's say 170.
    Wish I was there enjoying all the fun.

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  47. I'm going to totally guess at 165! Love seeing what was going on at Schoolhouse--I wish I could be there in person, but your coverage is great.

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  48. I'm going with 165 tweets. Thanks!

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  49. I will say 688.

    and what is the block that camille is holding? I love that.

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  50. Thanks for all the pre-view pictures. 63 tweets?

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  51. I'll guess 150. I know you went over the amount of pixs. I loved seeing the pictures all day long and can't wait for today's photos! Thanks

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  52. I`m going with 673.Thanks for the great pics!

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  53. 162 tweets. so wish I could be there. love some of those new fabrics. can't wait til I get my hands on a couple of them. more quilts! Cindy

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  54. My guess is 161 tweets. What a great post looks like so much fun:)

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  55. Oh I'm guessing 168 - love the updates please keep them coming!

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  56. I am going to guess 250? It was fun checking up on Twitter to see all the fun new things :) Thank you!

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  57. I guess 129 tweets. Enjoyed the pictures in this post : )

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  58. Wow...I don't Tweet very often, but I'm going to be bold and guess...13,300. LOLOL I honestly have no idea Hugs...

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  59. janet@lemontreequilts.comMay 17, 2013 at 8:41 AM

    I am guesssing at 243, please let me right!

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  60. My best guess would be 350 tweets, by the way I have joined your following on twitter

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  61. I'm guessing about 200. Looks like fun.

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  62. Love seeing all the market and I am going to guess 137. Keep the information coming, we love feeling like we are with you.

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  63. wow, I do not know much about tweeting but.....my guess would be 3600 The math led me to an average of 40 tweets each hour per person...times 9?...times 10 hours?! Am I close:) It sure is fun to see pictures!!

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  64. Thank you for so many pictures of upcoming lines and patterns. My guess is 342.

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  65. I am not into Twitter, but I am guessing, 245.

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  66. My guess is 295. Thanks for sharing the photos from Quilt Market.

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  67. One hundred and sixty-six, wow. Are your fingers flying or do you use Siri?

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  68. I am guessing 263 wonderful tweets!

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  69. 162 (including 3 retweets)

    sckett at yahoo dot com

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  70. 179 tweets! Looks like bunches of fun. thanks for all the pic's and the giveaway!

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  71. I'm guessing 205 tweets. Thanks for the great pictures that almost make us feel like we are there.

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  72. How about 250 tweets? Thanks for the pictures of Market.

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  73. 213 Tweets....thanks for a chance. It is so nice to see the pics, feel like I am there too!

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  74. I am guessing 168? Thanks for the chance!

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  75. My guess is 168. Love that new Basic Grey fabric. Thanks for all of your pictures from market. You guys do the best market coverage!

    -Marilyn
    (mgrif@pacbell.net)

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  76. 273 tweets! Thank you for all the great photos!

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  77. Yummy goodies. Thanks for the giveaway. My guess is 165.

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  78. Love seeing quilt market! I'm guessing about 173 tweets.

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  79. I loved seeing all your tweets! Keep em coming! I say 188!

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  80. An amazing amount. I guess 175

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  81. 150
    And I loved reading them and seeing the pictures. Thanks

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  82. Looks like fun. There were 813 tweets!

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  83. I am guess 231 tweets. Love seeing pictures from market.

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  84. I'm not on Twitter, but I'm going to guess 432. :)

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  85. I think it was 165 with 3 retweets/replies included from other 2 from tula pinkl and 1 from sewcalgal

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  86. I'm guessing 209 tweets!
    hulseybg at gmail dot com

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  87. So excited! My guess is 626.

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  88. 434 tweet tweets

    Would love to see the quilts, etc. in person!!

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  89. 137? I'm not on twitter so this is a wild guess.
    Thanks for sharing these photos, I'm so excited for all of this amazing new fabric coming out!

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  90. Love all these photos and am looking forward to more as the weekend passes. Thanks for helping the readers stay in the loop!! I don't tweet, but my guess is 615.

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  91. Imma guess 232 tweets. It's so addicting and I KNOW you had a ball there! Thanks for it all~

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  92. Wish I was there with you....but almost feel as if I am. I will guess 1956 tweets.

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  93. I guess 242. Love pictures from quilt market! Thanks again for sharing!

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  94. my guess is 5000. janiclashley@gmail.com

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  95. My guess is 2013...:o))) Have FUN!!And thanks for taking us along for the ride!! Can't wait to see more Quilt Market pictures!!
    Paulette

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  96. I think it's 165. Thanks for the opportunity to win.=)

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  97. I don't tweet and have no idea. How about 548? Love the pics from market. Thank you.

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  98. My guess is 169. Thanks for the chance to win!
    Silverize at hotmail

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  99. I'm guessing 257 tweets... thanks for the pics. Next best thing to being there.

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  100. 183 tweets, but whatever you're doing, it looks like fun. Thanks for the yummy fabric giveaway. Whatever would we do without Fat Quarter Shop?

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  101. What a great post, thank you. My guess is 1021. I'm looking forward to more great pictures from quilt market.

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  102. My guess is 162. Love the look at Market!

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  103. I'm guessing 356. Awesome pics too. Thanks for the giveaway.

    jacquelyndurant@live.ca

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  104. 173 tweets... love all the pictures,and love seeing Sherri at Schoolhouse! No doubt about it- you guys are the best! I am loving the Basic Grey fabric bundle/yum!

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  105. I am guessing 250 tweets. Thank you for the awesome pictures! jlblvn@gmail.com (having a hard time fixing my no reply blogger)

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  106. I guess 489 tweets!

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  107. With so many of you there, I'm guessing 1252.

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  108. What a hard question! I'm going to guess 3,333. I sure am loving your blog posts and tweets! It ALMOST feels like I'm there!

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  109. Thanks for sharing your day with us! My guess is 165 Tweets.

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  110. I will guess 250 tweets What fun, I wish I could got to market.

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  111. 162 But OMG, I love the color palatte of the new BasicGrey line. Woohoo, can't wait for that one to come out.

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  112. Wow! I bet your fingers were sore the next day!

    I'm guessing 158.

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  113. 317 tweets! I wanna be there, too:-)
    hildy(at)ebertzeder(dot)de

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  114. I am not on Twitter but I am going to guess 957 based on the fact that there are 9 of you in the photo at the top and guessing you each tweeted around 9 times.

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  115. I'm not a tweeter soI have no idea what a lot would be so I'll just guess 513.

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  116. I'LL GUESS: 144
    HAVE FUN THERE!

    msstitcher1948@yahoo.com

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  117. My guess is 141 tweets. This is first time I've followed you and am loving all the wonderful pictures. The restaurants sound great too! Enjoy.

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  118. I'm guessing 600. But twitter shouldn't put you in "twitter jail". It is so fun to see what is happening!!

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  119. I am guessing 175. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  120. 117 is my guess! Looks like so much fun in Portland!

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  121. I have no idea so I'm going to say 582.

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  122. Love the photos! My guess is 386

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  123. debsdunham@yaoo.comMay 17, 2013 at 11:38 AM

    I am hoping it was 632!

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  124. Um, 165? (I have no idea!!) Thanks for sharing all the fun and fun stuff!

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  125. I'm guessing 210! Oh how I wish I was there!

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  126. Thanks for sharing the pics! My guess is 211

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  127. I'm guessing.....212 tweets! I NEED to get on twitter to see them all :)
    ~Robin
    welchrobin@hotmail.com

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  128. Thanks for this give-away,I guess 250 tweets

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