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Hello Dear Friends! Well, the time has come. It’s officially the 100th
post. I was thinking about doing something for the 1 year blog
anniversary, but the beginning of my blog started out kind of rocky
(ur…ugh… is this thing on??) and that’s not happening until April
anyway, so we are celebrating the 100th post instead!

I’ve been thinking about what I could give away to one lucky reader,
and well, since I’ve kind of been on an apron kick, I decided to make a
ruffle apron. I also wanted to include some of my favorite things, so
included are 2 sizes of these adorable tulip cupcake paper liners.Img_4341

The yellow are for mini-cupcakes, and the green are for the standard
size. I’m also including some of my most favorite sprinkles, which by
the way would look adorable on some spring-time cupcakes! So here’s
where you come in. Seeing as you all get to know me through the blog,
I’m really interested in
knowing who you are. I know there are a lot of lurkers out there, so
de-lurk! Even if it’s only for today. I promise I won’t ask you again.
In the comment section, I’d like you to post something about yourself.
Are you a sewer, crafter, scrapper, wonder woman, are you being paid by
me to read my little blog? What do you like doing? That’s what I want
to know. And I want to know where you are from. So, do those 2 things
and I’ll have my little darling pick a name on Sunday and I’ll announce
the lucky duck on Monday. Good luck!!

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142 responses to “100th Post!”

  1. Jeny Avatar
    Jeny

    Hi! I found your blog through Emily. I am a painter, sticher, and scrapbooker. I love the homemade happiness that is your blog! I live in a sunny condo in Virginia and I am newly single…and learning to love it. Glad you are at 100 posts!! Keep it up, I love your blog!!

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    Jeny

    Hi! I found your blog through Emily. I am a painter, sticher, scrapbooker. I love the homey happiness that is your blog! I live in a sunny condo in Virginia. I am newly single and learning to love it. Congrats on 100 posts!! I hope you keep writing and posting, I love your blog.

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  3. Toni Avatar
    Toni

    Oh boy!! What nice goodies you are giving away–that apron is so pretty! What a wonderful gift of time from you.
    I’ve already told you, but I’ll say it again, I’m glad I found you 🙂
    (i’ll be finishing up your pincushion hopefully tonight)

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  4. Diane Avatar
    Diane

    Hi. My name is Diane and I found your blog through Olive Juice. I was raised in Utah and my husband grew up near Boston. I live in Texas and have two girls, 8 and 11 years of age. I am
    “wicked impressed” by anyone who can make yummy chocolate chip cookies with wheat flour in them. I can’t wait to try them! I am always trying to find ways to get the family eating healthier foods.
    I love the variety of projects you do. I also love to bake a little (decorate my kids cupcakes and cakes), make all kinds of stuffed animals, sew (mostly handbags), crochet, knit, craft in general.
    I am grateful for the opportunity to feel connected to other like minded women. Sometimes I think that my projects are silly and I feel validated seeing other people do “silly” projects, too.
    Congratulations on your 100th blog and keep on blogging.

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  5. Jody Avatar
    Jody

    I don’t remember how I found your blog (I just can’t not follow a link LOL) but I am so glad that I did.
    I scrapbook and knit a bit, sew a bit, buy lots of supplies for all of them and hoard those I deem just to cute to use (a weird and costly habbit).
    I come to visit your blog to just soak up all things crafty, foody & creative 🙂

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  6. suesue Avatar
    suesue

    delurking here from south of new orleans, la to tell you i love your blog. so hooked on these things–so much inspiration! love to do all things crafty since i was young. so happy to have found a world to fit in–my family teases me about being so “martha” but i love this life. thanks to you all who help,sincerely!

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  7. leslie Avatar
    leslie

    hi………..just stumbled over from tie one on…..LOVE your apron……….and the photo…..
    i live in pennsylvania……..have 3 children……..love to knit, all of the time, and sew some of the time……..to make anything is just plain fun! 🙂
    Congrats on your 100th post, and I will be back! 🙂

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  8. Colleen Avatar
    Colleen

    Congratulations on your 100th post!
    Love your aprons! I am a scrapper, baker and wannebe sewer (okay, i mean i want to be better at sewing…hate that that looks like SEWER, lol-sorry, i ramble!)…love your blog for inspiration 🙂
    I live in DFW with my husband and two sons.

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  9. Candace Avatar
    Candace

    Hi! Candace from Rexburg, Idaho. I like to scrapbook, sew & cook. Lovely apron. I’d love to call it mine!!

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  10. Tawni Franklin Avatar
    Tawni Franklin

    Wow. There were zero comments the other day and today over 100!! Go Morgan! So, I really thought I had a chance of winning, but oh well. I am still trying to make it to the fabric store to buy some in order to start my apron 🙂 I am so stealing this idea on my blog to get everyone to leave comments. I wonder what I can give away…
    Your blog is always one I get inspiration from!

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  11. Megan Avatar
    Megan

    I’m a working mom of 3 who loves to scrapbook but has a hard time finding the time. I stumbled upon your blog from Tara Whitney’s to Emily’s to you! Love your style and creativity!

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  12. Sarah Avatar
    Sarah

    Wowza! Looks like I just stumbled on a good thing from the looks of all these comments. I saw your lovely apron in the Jan/Feb Tie One On gallery and had to see the mastermind behind it.
    Since it seems you’re running a little contest, I guess I’ll throw my hat in the ring too.
    I’m a ‘young’ wife/graphic designer/crafter. I do a little bit of everything and am rather domestic. Who knows where it came from? My husband and I recently up-rooted, so in the past month I’ve become accustomed to the domestic role. Being at home all day can be really fun. I have so much time to cook and craft!
    Congrats on the 100th post/year anniversary! I may go digging through your archives, give myself some hope that not everyone starts off with hundreds of readers on their blogs. Stop on by my place (http://craftnclutter.blogspot.com) sometime, I’ve love to have ya!

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  13. Shabbyjuls Avatar
    Shabbyjuls

    WOW….Tons of lurkers here…..love your blog. I live in Nor Cal…2 kids a darling husband, shelty names maizy. I love to sew, scrap, hang out, vanilla lattes and diet coke..can’t get enough of them:) And ooooooohhhh I LOVE cupcakes:) LOL

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  14. Susan Avatar
    Susan

    I stumbled upon you through Emily’s blog, too. First and foremost, I’m a scrapbooker, but I also love to sew, craft, cook, can, knit, whatever! You’ve got great style, esp. when it comes to picking names for your children (I’ve got a Henry, too!). Anyway, I’m from Arkansas, but am currently living in Amman, Jordan.

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  15. Jeanne Avatar
    Jeanne

    Whew, 114 comments already! I stopped by via the February/March apron gallery at Tie One On to say how seriously cute your ruffle apron is. I haven’t seen your blog before, but needless to say I love the combination of crafts and cooking!

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  16. Megan Avatar
    Megan

    Saw this cupcake shot on Flickr, along with your awesome Valentine’s apron and had to come check you out. Glad I did!

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  17. Heather Avatar
    Heather

    Hi! We have a common friend (Jean J.) who turned me onto your blog, then you are a link for my sister-in-law. I laughed a bit when you asked what our interests are… with the sewer part (like where the potty goes..)I am a cooker but like to do all kinds of things…

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  18. Holly Avatar
    Holly

    Hi, I’m a wannabe crafter, scrapper and notorious lurker that just hasn’t figured out how to fit it all in yet with a wild 2 year old son (who also loves Thomas trains) and two older daughters, 9 and 12. I live in Utah and have loved seeing all your fun spring-like fabrics, etc. Love the ruffle aprons!

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  19. Michelle A. Avatar
    Michelle A.

    YOU are truly an inspiration to all mothers! I first met you at your cookie exchange a year ago and was so amazed at how you were able to throw a party with such ease and delight. I used to live in your complex (we moved to the other side) so you may remember me or my kids, Annabelle and Jake. I’m still a stay at home mom with a hubby in school. I spend most of my days at parks, Disneyland, or any place kid friendly. I love looking for recipes(although I rarely ever actually get to use them), love arts and crafts, and teach piano. We’re also expecting another little bundle so I’m hoping that I can learn to crochet a blanket or sew a blanket, something I’ve said that I would do since I was pregnant with my first. I love to visit your blog b/c you are one of very few moms who I can relate to. I co-sleep and nursed past two. So, thank you for being so open and sharing so much about yourself with all of us.

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  20. Jen Avatar
    Jen

    Happy 100! I love your blog!

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  21. ammie Avatar
    ammie

    Hi! I’m Ammie (pronounced like Annie with “m”s). I’m a scrapper and mother of four living in West Los Angeles. Would love to be able to sew and knit but haven’t learned to yet…maybe someday. Love to cook for appreciative and open minded people and ADORE baking. Stumbled upon your blog via Emily Falconbridge’s blog. I don’t know her either but adore her funky, free-spirited scrapping style. I love your recipes and your fun vintage style. I think I may have seen you riding your bike around my neighborhood…and the photos of your home look vaguely familiar. The Village? We lived there for three years. Anyhow, that’s me in a nutshell. Happy 100th!

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  22. Era Avatar
    Era

    I’m sure you’re sick of reading these comments by now (I think I’m comment 121), but I really want that apron and those cupcake liners! I am currently a graduate student in Davis CA and my crafts of choice are weaving and quilting. I’m working on a log cabin quilt right now, going on the third year and I’m maybe 1/5 of the way through it. I have patience. I love reading about parenting and I love kids, though I’m far from having my own right now. But I hope to be as together as you seem to be. I’m new to your blog, but I really like it! Thanks for spending the time to do it for all of us out here.

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  23. Michelle Avatar
    Michelle

    It amazes me that I’m just finding you on your 100th post day. I loved your photo in the Tie One On group for Feb and followed the link here. Why haven’t our paths crossed sooner? I try to keep up with everyone, but the world’s a little too big. 🙂 I like to make everything, but no longer feel the need to make everything. I used to want to make my own shoes, dishes, utensils, etc. Now I know there isn’t enough time, but I still want there to be at least one handmade thing in all our family photos. Last year was a big yarn (knitting and crocheting) year for me. This year is starting out in fabric. It might be the year of the handmade wardrobe here in Santa Cruz. Congratulations on the first 100. Keep on truckin’ 🙂

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  24. Dee Avatar
    Dee

    Ciao, and congrats on your 100th blog post!
    I live in Wake Forest, North Carolina and work in Research & Developmentment for a major pharma company (that unfortunately consumes too much of my life!). In 1997 I had the wonderful fortune to live in Verona, Italy and work with said corporation for 6 months. I’ve since become passionate about all things Italian so in my free time, I read in Italian (about 26 novels in the past 3 years), listen to Italian music, ride my Vespa Italian scooter on warm days, and take photos, editing in Photoshop. My favorite subjects are my family! My goal is to move from amateur photographer to professional so I can freelance as a child photographer when I retire in just a few years! Enough about me. I do love you your precious aprons. I have NO talent or patience for sewing so maybe I’ll be a lucky winner. 🙂
    Ciao,
    Dee

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  25. Julie Avatar
    Julie

    I just started a food blog for gourmet cooking with kids (I have a 1 and 3 year old.) and my sister-in-law, Rebecca Mudrick, told me to check yours out. Love it. It’s everything I wish I could do. Your site is flawlessly put together, you have riveting ideas, and I can tell you are bursting with personality. Here’s to 100 more posts.

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  26. Jocelyn Delgado Avatar
    Jocelyn Delgado

    Hi! I’m a 26 yr old mommy of 3 boys (5,3,1) I happen to come across your blog through Nate Franklins blog yesterday 3/2/07. Your beautiful apron inspired me so much. Its so fresh and lovely! I LOVE IT! I own a business in Bakersfield CA sewing handbags, diaper bags, aprons and all sorts of baby things. I love to sew after the kiddos are fast asleep because Im less cranky that way. I just started my blog last week. I cant wait to read your past blogs Im sure they are fantastic!

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  27. Angie Fischer Avatar
    Angie Fischer

    I’m a 30-year old woman who recently moved to Chicago with my husband. I started a restaurant review/cooking blog and when I was talking with one of my co-workers she mentioned this blog to me. I think her sister might be a friend of yours? Anyway, I immediately loved your blog. I love cooking, crafts, etc and you and your son are just so cute. I hope I get to join you in the joys of motherhood soon.

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  28. Julie Avatar
    Julie

    All right Morgan, you’ve lured me out of hiding. You know the details, but for the sake of getting my name in the hat for the drawing. Closing in on 30, Elk Grove,CA two darling daughters and
    of course the hubby who incidently was the proud owner and one of the glassy-eyed huddlers around the leg lamp (SEE -Dec 14th post.) Our current project or, shall we say experiment, is trying to grow lemon trees from seeds . . . long story – I’ll keep you posted. Miss you!!

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  29. Ailie Avatar
    Ailie

    I’m a 27-year-old crafter living in Los Angeles. I like to make cards, embellish things, cook, and put together cute packages for people.
    I just discovered your blog a couple weeks ago, and I love it! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  30. LeeAnn Avatar
    LeeAnn

    Did you even think this many people read your blog? You’re such a popular gal! When I stopped back in I saw your comment count was at 129. I wanted to round that up to 130!

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  31. Jen G Avatar
    Jen G

    My name is Jen and I live in Michigan where it is very cold and snowy this day. I am a Mom to 4 great kids (Jonah 7, Sam, Landon & Lauren 6 Yes! Triplets!) I would have to say that I am multi-crafter. I love scrapbooking, knitting, sewing, photography, and I am thinking embroidery might be fun because I need just one more project to keep me going. I love your blog it gives me inspiration! Thanks!!

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  32. Heather Avatar
    Heather

    I love your blog. You have such wonderfully inspirational projects. I have enjoyed your recipes and craft ideas. I am from Las Vegas, Nevada and I scrapbook, try to sew and love to craft.

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  33. Darcy Avatar
    Darcy

    Hello from Minnesota! I found your blog a couple of weeks ago and have enjoyed lurking around through some of the older posts! 🙂 I love to sew, knit, cook and bake. I have all of Ina Garten’s cookbooks – she’s one of my favorites as well! I think your ruffle aprons are adorable and hope to make one for myself and my daughter soon. Looking forward to many more posts from you!

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  34. lera Avatar
    lera

    congrats on your 100th post.
    i’m a mom of 6 who sews. well, when i have “spare” time. (i’m also an M)

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  35. N. Avatar
    N.

    I wandered over to your blog from someone else’s craft blog. I like to make things, but I can’t ever seem to take the plunge and actually do any of it, except cook. I was won over by your Valentine’s Day apron and then the various recipes (I tried the lentil soup and tonight for my husband’s bday I’m trying that Westwood Salad). You make lovely things. Congrats on the 100th post! 🙂

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  36. N. Avatar
    N.

    PS. I sew a little, paper craft a little, bind books a little, and cook a lot. I’m from NH. 😀

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  37. monica Avatar
    monica

    sorry to have missed the deadline! I love that ruffle apron and have been trying to persuade myself that I do really need another apron… even if my apron drawer is overflowing… maybe some spring cleaning is necessary.
    I’m Italian but live in England and have been blogging under a year… but have found so many kindred spirits I don’t how I could live without it. I love quilting and knitting and crochet and sewing… I’ll try any craft at least once!
    take care.

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  38. J-dawg Avatar
    J-dawg

    So I’m not in for the apron as I realize the deadline has past – although the cupcake thingies would be nice. Lately I’m hearing a lot of buzz about the MM blog. Admittedly so, this in not my bag to browse the web looking for stitching helps or baking advice but WOW. Ms M. has presented yet another quality product. Your passion and professionalism is unsurpassed. You need your own TV show, or at least a monthly magazine.
    Three cheers.

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  39. Steph Avatar
    Steph

    I recently got into lurking in blogs, thanks to a friend, from a link on her blog to a link on the next blog to several more and…..here I am. I am a sewer, scrapbooker, crafter, etc. , but never seem to have the time to do it all! I have 3 kids: boy – 7, boy – 2, and girl – 5 months. LOVE the apron and laughed when I inspected the adorable fabrics – I just made baby bibs out of the orange/red/pink paisley. Well, thanks for the inspiration! Where do you usually get your fabrics?

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  40. Steph Avatar
    Steph

    I recently got into lurking in blogs, thanks to a friend, from a link on her blog to a link on the next blog to several more and…..here I am. I am a sewer, scrapbooker, crafter, etc. , but never seem to have the time to do it all! I have 3 kids: boy – 7, boy – 2, and girl – 5 months. LOVE the apron and laughed when I inspected the adorable fabrics – I just made baby bibs out of the orange/red/pink paisley. Well, thanks for the inspiration! Where do you usually get your fabrics?

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  41. Anne Avatar
    Anne

    Hi!
    I have never been to this site before until just right now, but immediately fell in love with it! (I came across it while googling images of cupcake liners since I love to bake and wanted to add a little twist to a small program that I am running later this week). Well, I absolutely adore the tulip cupcake liners and was wondering where I could possibly purchase them myself?

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  42. Bev Jackson Avatar
    Bev Jackson

    On a lark, I typed in “make a ruffled apron” and came up with this web page.
    I sew, quilt, love to decorate sweat shirts. I do a lot of outside work as well, but the snow has taken care of that tonight.
    I cannot wait to begin reading all or your blogs, but will have to take them one at a time, till next year. Busy time right now.

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