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Monday, May 23, 2011

sew, mama, sew giveaway

Sew, Mama, Sew! is a fun blog, dedicated to fabric and sewing. I pop over there occasionally for tutorials, inspiration and the fun sense of community. They're hosting a huge online giveaway, beginning today. Carve out some time in the next few days to brew yourself a pot of tea, and check out all the fun. You'll discover blogs you've never read and you might win some handmade goodness.

At the last minute, I decided to play along, and here's a peek at my giveaway...

a sew and sow life tea towel,
appliqued with a bit of my own shibori hand dyed blue,
a bit of birch and fern fabric.
 a collection of woodland inspired fabrics,
(mostly fat quarters).
if you click on the image, you'll see better details of the fabric.
and a set of six of my notecards from my shop.

Here's how it works...
-Leave a comment here on this post, or send me an e-mail (address is in the sidebar).
-Be sure to let me know how to get in touch with you in case you win!!!
-I will choose the winner at random, there are no gimmicks.
-I will ship internationally.
-This giveaway will be open until midnight (EST) on Wednesday, May 25th. I will post the winner's name by 9 AM (EST) on Thursday.

So...join in the fun, leave a comment and cross your fingers for good luck! Thanks so much for stopping by to play along! And many thanks to Sew, Mama, Sew! for the organizing logistics...well done!

THERE WERE SOME TECHNICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE LINK FROM SEW, MAMA, SEW'S BLOG, BUT WE THINK IT'S OK NOW. IF YOU EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS LEAVING A COMMENT, PLEASE SEND ME AN EMAIL. THANKS.
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122 comments:

  1. GillMay 23, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    I love your shibori dyed fabric!
    Thank you

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  2. lindaMay 23, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    love the woodland inspired fabrics wow! thanks for a chance!

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  3. AnonymousMay 23, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    I think the best part of the Sew Mama Sew giveaway day is discovering new blogs. I'm glad I stopped by yours (and you're very welcome at mine)! Your creations are lovely and so are your photos - those notecards are beautiful! I love your quotes too. And I'm going to follow your blog too - as the Vermont posts make me feel quite nostalgic. I grew up in central Vermont and still go back every year, with my French husband and "little cabbages" in tow.

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  4. OzKnitterMay 23, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    What beautiful fabrics! I especially love the silver birch trunks.

    Thanks
    ozknitter AT gmail DOT com

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  5. JingleMay 23, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    This is SUCH a great giveaway! I love it! Thanks for the chance to win. jinglesells at gmail dot com

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  6. PomonaMay 23, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    I didn't know that you were joining in! I have a giveaway, too, which I hope that you will enter. Your giveaway is lovely!

    Pomona x

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  7. EmMay 23, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Lovely fabrics, just my style. I love nature-inspired items.

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  8. Wrongtree09May 23, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Your style is just lovely. The gingko leaf fabric makes me smile.

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  9. LethargicLassMay 23, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    Your link wasn't working on the SMS site, so I had to google your blog... just letting you know :)

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  10. Holly UMay 23, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    LOVE it, and what a great title for a blog! Gonna add you to my blogroll.

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  11. nicoleMay 23, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    thanks for the chance to win - as someone said you link wasn't working but all you have to do is remove the "@" in the address and replace with a "." instead.

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  12. Lindsey ReedMay 23, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Looks good Marm! I'd love a chance :)

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  13. BrittanyGaleMay 23, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Great giveaway! Love those fabrics :D


    quixoticdreamer(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  14. Kelly MassmanMay 23, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    What a lovely giveaway!

    thanks also for a chance to win!
    kmassmanATgmailDOTcom

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  15. LizMay 23, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    What wonderful fabric. A lovely giveaway. Thank you .

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  16. DebbieMay 23, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    Your notecards are beautiful, Karen! Are you the photographer? Thanks for counting me in for the giveaway.

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  17. AlisonMay 24, 2011 at 12:50 AM

    Thanks for a great giveaway!
    aliben7 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  18. Catskill QuilterMay 24, 2011 at 1:03 AM

    Wonderful giveaway! Thank you!

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  19. The Yatzeck FamilyMay 24, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    Lovely fabrics! I would love to sew these into something beautiful! It's my birthday today, so it would be fabulous to win some great presents!

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  20. YanaMay 24, 2011 at 1:36 AM

    glad to be your new reader! thank you for chance to win

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  21. Mama&COMay 24, 2011 at 1:42 AM

    Great giveaway! Thanks for a chance to win!

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  22. LizMay 24, 2011 at 2:03 AM

    Lovely fabrics - the gingko really caught my eye. THanks for the giveaway!

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  23. Peach RainbowMay 24, 2011 at 2:43 AM

    Lovely!
    Thanks for the chance :D

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  24. Carla GMay 24, 2011 at 3:39 AM

    Great giveaway! What neat fabric - I've never seen any like it... Thanks for a chance to win!

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  25. rosewendyMay 24, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    What lovely fabrics. I love the ginko leaves, and the ferns. My fingers are crossed!

    wendyhatton@yahoo.com.au

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  26. CassMay 24, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    Love the tea towel. It would look perfect in my kitchen. :)
    Have a wonderful day!
    Cass at daleking dot org

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  27. elflynMay 24, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Oh so lovely!
    Thank you for the opportunity to win.

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  28. TabathaMay 24, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    What a gorgeous tea towel and LOVE those fabrics! Thanks for participating in Sew Mama Sew's give-away and for giving us all a chance to in your fabulous prizes!

    Tabatha
    sewsister (at) rocketmail (dot) com

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  29. PoddleMay 24, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Oh wow. What fantastic gifts to give away. Those tree based fabrics are just gorgeous, as is your dyed piece. I'm very impressed and would love to enter. Email is in my profile. :)

    I think you just got a new follower...

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  30. ValerieMay 24, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    What lovely fabrics! That tea towel is gorgeous.

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  31. AlexandraMay 24, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    The fabrics are beautiful!

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  32. UnknownMay 24, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    What a lovely prize! A fellow New Englander, here! Currently NH, but I lived in VT till I was 12! (which was a VERY long time ago...LOL!)

    Thanks for offering up such a lovely prize! I am participating as well, so come on over! http://whittskitsfabricscrafts.blogspot.com

    Thanks again!
    Carrie
    carrie(dot)whittemore(at)gmail(dot)com

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  33. AliceMay 24, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Those are really fun fabrics. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  34. UnityMay 24, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    The woodland prints are so pretty!

    Greetings from central Illinois!

    Thank you for the chance to enter your giveaway.

    modernwench @ gmail.com

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  35. ElishaMay 24, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    Oh, what gorgeous fabric choices!

    eternal.alchemy[at]gmail[dot]com

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  36. HeatheryMay 24, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Thanks for hosting this giveaway!
    myheehaw at hotmail dot com

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  37. wendyMay 24, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    What a lovely prize! you can get me at http://thecraftersapprentice.blogspot.com

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  38. LizMay 24, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Thanks for the great giveaway. I love the woodland fabrics!

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  39. UnknownMay 24, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  40. hilaryMay 24, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    I love the ginkgo leaf fabrics!Thanks for being part of Giveaway Day.

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  41. AnonymousMay 24, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    beautiful notecards, and love the earthy fabrics!

    somerzinzella@yahoo.com

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  42. AnonymousMay 24, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    I absolutely love your fabric!!!
    abcsemartin(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  43. danetteMay 24, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Very cute. Such wonderful fabric. My email should be there when you click on my name.

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  44. zees5May 24, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    I really like the homemade cards. We send a lot of letters. Thanks for a great giveaway! izazbz at yahoo dot com

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  45. BrandyMay 24, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Awesome giveaway!
    brandyschell@gmail.com

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  46. Nuts To You!May 24, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    I love the simplicity of the tea towel...it makes me calm just looking at it!
    Shawna

    Just contact me via email shawnamariehenry@yahoo.com

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  47. StephanieMay 24, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    have you had many emails? I wonder...

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  48. Sandra :)May 24, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    What a pretty giveaway - thank you for the chance! I especially love the tea towel - simple but pretty - it would almost make drying dishes fun. Or - better yet - they can air dry and the tea towel can be artfully flung across a shoulder for a spiffy look ;)

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  49. SkooksMay 24, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Lovely stuff! Would love to add your stash to mine. :)

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  50. AudreyMay 24, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Wow! Thanks for the great giveaway!

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  51. AmandaMay 24, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    I almost bought those trees, but they sold out. I love it!
    smooze13 (at) aol (dot) com

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  52. JenelleMay 24, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    These are such unique and beautiful fabrics! My creative wheels are already spinning. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  53. SallieMay 24, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    lovely fabric and notecards! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  54. AnonymousMay 24, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    love the notecards. thanks for the great giveaway

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  55. Hippie HousewifeMay 24, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    Beautiful items! Thank you!

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  56. HelenMay 24, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    What gorgeous notecards.

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  57. BinksMay 24, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    your dyed fabric is gorgeous! i just love all the earthiness and comfort it brings.
    Thanks.

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  58. Scott and TrishaMay 24, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Beautiful, Karen--you have such lovely things in your shop! Hearted you in etsy!

    For some reason, blogger isn't letting me sign out of our store blog; my personal blog is
    http://easilyamusedhardtooffend.blogspot.com
    Provided I can ever get back into it!!!!!!
    :)
    trishatoo at hotmail dot com

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  59. drmithomeMay 24, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Your tea towel is really unique. I love it.

    drmithome at yahoo dot com

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  60. Patty May 24, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    very nice set of fabrics to win. Thanks!

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  61. AnonymousMay 24, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    Beautiful tea towel and the cards are lovely too.

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  62. MindyMay 24, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    I love your choices of fabrics! Sign me up!

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  63. ikkinlalaMay 24, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Gorgeous!

    ikkinlala AT yahoo DOT ca

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  64. JustPamMay 24, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    Hello,
    Very nice giveaway-thanks

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  65. AnonymousMay 24, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    karen this is lovely so thank you .x

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  66. LaurelMay 24, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    great fabrics! thanks for the chance to win.

    lrlriddle@gmail.com

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  67. AnonymousMay 24, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    Your giveaway makes me want to go out and start a garden...but then again, I dont' have the slightest bit of green in my thumb! Thank you for this chance! I love it! KERIHAG@YAHOO.COM

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  68. MeganMay 24, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    Thanks for the great giveaway!!
    megancparsons(at)gmail(dot)com

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  69. LoriMay 24, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    You have a great giveaway...and beautiful site! My email is lsaporito@aol.com.

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  70. JamieMay 24, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    Beautiful fabrics! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  71. UmmaThreads~ Crafty SquirrelMay 24, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    I'm rooting for a tea towel and some of that gorgeous fabric. Thanks for the giveaway.
    ummabbaas AT yahoo DOT com

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  72. AnonymousMay 24, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    Hello, Beautiful fabrics. I'd love to win. Thanks Linda
    rodlindafansler (at) gmail (dot) com

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  73. UnknownMay 24, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    What beauteous prizes! Isn't this fun?

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  74. BaileyMay 24, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    I need some new notecards and I love the fabric

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  75. JoMay 24, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    The notecards are very pretty :)

    jo.tee35 AT gmail DOT com

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  76. Amanda May 24, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    The fabric's fabulous.

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  77. Domestic DivaMay 24, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    Lovely! Thanks for the chance.

    lovelydomesticdiva (at) gmail (dot) com

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  78. Evelene SMay 25, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    I love those fabrics thanks for a chance to win. bimbi9 at verizon dot net

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  79. MorganMay 25, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  80. AshleyMay 25, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    thanks for the giveaway!

    rascarborough (at) gmail (dot) com

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  81. ElfReneeMay 25, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    Those are some of the best fabrics I've ever seen! Love them!!

    reneelasater(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  82. MeganMay 25, 2011 at 2:07 AM

    What pretty fabrics! You can just reply to my comment. THanks! :)

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  83. shimaMay 25, 2011 at 2:42 AM

    hi there.. i am your new follower from Malaysia

    girlynicknack@gmail.com

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  84. UnknownMay 25, 2011 at 3:04 AM

    Thank you for the Great prize!

    violet_bg1(at)yahoo(dot)co(dot)uk

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  85. AnonymousMay 25, 2011 at 3:18 AM

    I think I've discovered a kindred spirit in you! Your giveaway prizes are perfect for this misplaced nature girl. And you make your own shibori? I'm impressed! Keep up the great work and come visit me on my blog after all the hub-bub is over.
    ~Janine in Japan

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  86. karaminoMay 25, 2011 at 3:20 AM

    Thanks for the great giveaway and the chance to win!

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  87. hafzaMay 25, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    Fabulous giveaway fabrics ...thank you

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  88. HelenNMay 25, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    Lovely really is the right word.

    helenhsin(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  89. LisaTMay 25, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    Thanks for participating in the giveaways!

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  90. AnonymousMay 25, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    Thanks for the chance to win these lovely notecards. I am having a give away too: You can find it here;
    http://allysonadeney.wordpress.com/2011/05/25/commission-for-sue-again/

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  91. AiliMay 25, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    Love the tea towel!

    nilatti at gmail dot com

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  92. PhyllisMay 25, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Thank you for the opportunity. rpshand(@)ns(dot)sympatico(dot)ca

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  93. JodiMay 25, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Thanks for the opportunity to win. the fabrics are beautiful

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  94. A Joyful ChaosMay 25, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Lovely giveaway. leaving my comment and crossing my fingers. :)

    ajoyfulnoise (at) live (dot) com

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  95. AnonymousMay 25, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    What a beautiful giveaway! Thank you!

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  96. bethanyMay 25, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    very fun...thanks for the chance!

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  97. VictoriaMay 25, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    I was tickled to hear your sorrow over the hospitalization of your machine. I am exactly the same; there isn't a single person in my life who doesn't know that "Heidi" or "Ethel Merman" are in the shop. I fret and grieve and go on a sewing binge upon their return.

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  98. ShirleyMay 25, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    Great fabrics! I don't think it was your blog. I think Blogger was having problems yesterday because I couldn't leave comments under my google account.

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  99. SarahMay 25, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    Just beautiful fabrics and the peek at the tea towel is awesome I would love it for my kitchen...for no one to use of course :)

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  100. deseraeMay 25, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    I love your cards! :) Cute stuff!

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  101. ShellyMay 25, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    What wonderful gifts! Thank you!

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  102. RachaelMay 25, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    What beautiful fabric! Thanks!
    rachael_nicole06@hotmail.com

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  103. UnknownMay 25, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    Very pretty! Love the fabrics too! Thanks so much for doing the giveaway! My email is in my profile! :)

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  104. TrishMay 25, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Glad you joined! thanks for the chance to win.

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  105. AnonymousMay 25, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    I love the woodland prints. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  106. LappegalMay 25, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway:-)

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  107. PeggyMay 25, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    I'd like to enter your contest; if I win I plan on using the fabric for our group, World of Charity Stitching, where we make lap quilts and totes for seniors citizens and children.
    http://www.worldofcharitystitching.blogspot.com/

    Thanks.
    Peggy
    peggy_verdongibbs@att.net
    http://keepmeinstitches-peggy.blogspot.com

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  108. AnneMay 25, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Thanks for participating in giveaway day!

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  109. AnonymousMay 25, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    Love your blog and love the giveaway.Please count me in.
    Leena
    sonaleeleena@yahoo.co.in

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  110. LyMay 25, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    Thanks for the chance to win -- love your blog!

    Ly

    lyannab(at)gmail(dot)com

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  111. HeidiMay 25, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    What pretty fabric thanks so much for the chance!

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  112. KathyMay 25, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Those are beautiful and unusual fabrics, and I love your notecards! Thanks for participating.

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  113. Crystal HendrixMay 25, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    Your cards look lovely!

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  114. maccaMay 25, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    Lovely giveaway - love the fabrics

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  115. KaceyMay 25, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  116. LynnMay 25, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    simple gorgeous stuff!

    thanks!

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  117. isabel f.May 25, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    wow!! great package!
    thanks for the chance to win:)
    please visit my blog http://rosaechocolat.blogspot.com/
    hugs from Portugal!

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  118. UnknownMay 25, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    I'm throwing my name in! It's still Wednesday, right?

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  119. CharlotteMay 25, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    Thanks for the chance to win! I love this fabric! :D

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  120. whoFiletsMay 26, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    I don't know if it's too late to enter! I just got off work and literally heated up some fried rice and sat down to enter more giveaways. Haha! Thanks :)
    my email is in my blogger profile. :)

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  121. robinMay 26, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    Lovely giveaway - thanks for the chance!

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