Monday, December 3, 2012

Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Day!

Hello everyone! I'm giving away a copy of my book A Year of Making Life Beautiful: 45 Projects to Bake, Grow, Craft, and Sew as part of the Sew Mama Sew giveaway. To enter, simply leave me a comment with Christmas wishes or thoughts. For extra entries:
  • follow me on facebook 
  • follow this blog
  • share this post on your blog, facebook or twitter
If you do any of the extra entries, please leave a separate comment for each one. Also make sure I have an e-mail address so I can get ahold of you.

If you would like to see my book, just visit my website: Lilac Lane Patterns. You can also flip through a lot of the book on Amazon.

Good luck and Merry Christmas!
Yes I will ship internationally. This giveaway closes at 5 pm CST on December 7. Please visit Sew Mama Sew for tons more giveaways.
 
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138 comments:

  1. ElizabethDecember 3, 2012 at 11:42 AM

    I have fabric and sewing patterns on my Christmas wishlist.

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  2. ElizabethDecember 3, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    I follow you on facebook.

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  3. Richard HealeyDecember 3, 2012 at 11:47 AM

    Looks like a fun book. thanks for chance to win. And my wish is for a happy holiday but that will only happen when I finish the 4 quilts and 30 wall hangings I have left to make.

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  4. Richard HealeyDecember 3, 2012 at 11:47 AM

    I liked you on Facebook.

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  5. Richard HealeyDecember 3, 2012 at 11:48 AM

    I have long been a follower on GFC and Reader.

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  6. DeniseDecember 3, 2012 at 11:51 AM

    I follow and enjoy your blog! Thank you for the giveaway! Christmas is a wonderful time of the year when we remember the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!

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  7. TeresaDecember 3, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    I hope someone is as generous to you this Christmas as you have been to us

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  8. Marjorie's Busy CornerDecember 3, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    lovely, Melissa..thank you

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  9. Marjorie's Busy CornerDecember 3, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    I follow you here.

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  10. Quilts, Cakes and Other FunDecember 3, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    I follow your blog. lisaursino@msn.com

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  11. Diane WildDecember 3, 2012 at 1:20 PM

    I would love to win a copy of your book. Thanks for the chance.

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  12. Diane WildDecember 3, 2012 at 1:20 PM

    I'm a loyal follower of your blog.

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  13. m hoch dreiDecember 3, 2012 at 1:23 PM

    Thank you and have a nice christmas time.

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  14. barbara woodsDecember 3, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    thanks for the giveaway

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  15. barbara woodsDecember 3, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    i follow you on facebook

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  16. barbara woodsDecember 3, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    i follow your blog

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  17. AnnieKDecember 3, 2012 at 1:57 PM

    Wishing you and your readers a wonderful Christmas!

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  18. AnnieKDecember 3, 2012 at 1:58 PM

    Follower here. :-)

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  19. Little Ella LuDecember 3, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    I'm really looking forward to my husband having extra time off this year. It is going to be so wonderful.

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  20. Amanda December 3, 2012 at 2:55 PM

    I don't celebrate Christmas, but I wish all the best all throughout the year.

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  21. DorianDecember 3, 2012 at 3:26 PM

    This looks like such a great book! It is one of them on my Christmas list this year :) Along with fabric, of course ;) Wishing you and yours a beautiful Christmas. Thank you.

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  22. UnknownDecember 3, 2012 at 3:32 PM

    I wish you a very merry Christmas with our beloved ones! Thank you for the chance towin

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  23. Amy's Crafty ShenanigansDecember 3, 2012 at 3:52 PM

    Wow - your book! What a fab prize :) I'm looking forward to 11 days off work so I can catch up with myself and sit down and let the world stop spinning!!!

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  24. Amy's Crafty ShenanigansDecember 3, 2012 at 3:57 PM

    I now follow you on Twitter - I am @amycansew

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  25. AnonymousDecember 3, 2012 at 4:31 PM

    I hope that your Christmas is full of joy and peace - time with family and friends.

    Thanks for a chance to win.

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  26. AnonymousDecember 3, 2012 at 4:31 PM

    I follow your blog.

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  27. TamieDecember 3, 2012 at 4:32 PM

    Merry Christmas. You are generous to share with others during this giveaway.

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  28. TamieDecember 3, 2012 at 4:32 PM

    I'm following. Looks like this book would be right up my alley.

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  29. TamieDecember 3, 2012 at 4:32 PM

    I'm following. Looks like this book would be right up my alley.

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  30. ShannonDecember 3, 2012 at 4:42 PM

    I love this season. At Christmas time, I think about the miracle that each new baby is: how one baby changed the world and how each new baby does in his/her own way too.

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  31. TiffanyDecember 3, 2012 at 4:59 PM

    I wish for Christmas - that I have a peaceful family gathering, filled with love and laughter. That everyone is satisfied with their gifts, and realize it's the thought and giving more than the receiving that's important. <3

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  32. TiffanyDecember 3, 2012 at 4:59 PM

    Follow you on FB

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  33. TiffanyDecember 3, 2012 at 5:00 PM

    Follow the blog <3

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  34. AliciaDecember 3, 2012 at 5:08 PM

    I love your moda bake shop tutorials! I am looking forward to checking out more of your patterns!

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  35. Reb ThackDecember 3, 2012 at 5:28 PM

    I'm wishing for a new stitch ripper. Seriously.

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  36. LoriDecember 3, 2012 at 5:54 PM

    Sounds like a great book. All I want for Christmas is some snow.

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  37. scodyDecember 3, 2012 at 5:59 PM

    That looks like a lovely book! I'm truly wishing for some hard times to end.. but happy faces of loved ones will be good too :)

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  38. scodyDecember 3, 2012 at 5:59 PM

    Following you on FB!

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  39. JodiDecember 3, 2012 at 6:04 PM

    I am not really wishing for much this Christmas... fabric and notions and habby and house renovation supplies are all great but I really am just looking forward to time away with family relaxing and enjoying each other.

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  40. CandiceDecember 3, 2012 at 6:24 PM

    Very neat book! I would love a sewing machine with a huge harp space :)

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  41. LibbyDecember 3, 2012 at 6:45 PM

    I'm wishing for a Photoshop program, so I can edit my product photos a little bit easier.

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  42. ceromeroDecember 3, 2012 at 7:05 PM

    I follow on facebook!

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  43. ceromeroDecember 3, 2012 at 7:07 PM

    I am also following your blog!!! I love your patterns! meelyromero@gmail.com

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  44. AmyDecember 3, 2012 at 8:01 PM

    Love your patterns! Merry Christmas!

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  45. MorganDecember 3, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    What a lovely Christmas giveaway. :-)

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  46. GeorgiaDecember 3, 2012 at 8:41 PM

    We're enjoying our first Advent with our little boy! :)
    peachstateme (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  47. Missy ShayDecember 3, 2012 at 8:43 PM

    Have a very merry Christmas! I love the look of your blog by the way!
    missysaprons@gmail.com

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  48. JoyDecember 3, 2012 at 8:45 PM

    My wish for you is a white Christmas, health and happiness.

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  49. LJDecember 3, 2012 at 9:52 PM

    I follower your blog.

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  50. LJDecember 3, 2012 at 9:53 PM

    Merry Christmas and may 2013 be filled with love and laughter.

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  51. JenilynDecember 3, 2012 at 10:46 PM

    I'm hoping for a white Christmas this year! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  52. SallieDecember 3, 2012 at 11:05 PM

    Joy to the World! The Lord is come!

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  53. CherylDecember 3, 2012 at 11:40 PM

    Your friendship dresses are lovely and with the capelets they are perfect for Christmas events. Have a merry Christmas!

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  54. SaritaDecember 3, 2012 at 11:40 PM

    My Christmas wish, unfortunately, is that my nana makes it past the 6 months her doctor gave her.
    Thanks for the opportunity to win -- your book looks lovely. :)

    sarita0818 at comcast dot net

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  55. SaritaDecember 3, 2012 at 11:41 PM

    Also a follower now ~
    Thanks for the opportunity to win!

    sarita0818 at comcast dot net

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  56. Jennifer GDecember 3, 2012 at 11:49 PM

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family. I just browsed your book on Amazon and added it to my wishlist. Looks great! Thanks for the giveaway. jenniferkg(at)me(dot)com

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  57. MichelleDecember 4, 2012 at 12:12 AM

    I'm really looking forward to all my family getting together over Christmas. My wish is that everyone can spend time with those they care about!

    Thanks you for the giveaway!

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  58. MichelleDecember 4, 2012 at 12:13 AM

    I follow you with my google reader.

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  59. TheresaDecember 4, 2012 at 12:54 AM

    Best wishes for a merry and calm Christmas!

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  60. JanetDecember 4, 2012 at 2:15 AM

    May your Christmas be everything you hope it will be.

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  61. MacskaDecember 4, 2012 at 2:50 AM

    What a lovely looking book! (I just went and had a peek on Amazon.)

    I'm wishing everyone happy times with their loved ones - the main purpose of Christmas I think!

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  62. Melissa AnnDecember 4, 2012 at 6:23 AM

    Merry Christmas, may you revel in LOVE come down to live with us.

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  63. annemarieDecember 4, 2012 at 6:32 AM

    Happy holidays to all!

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  64. annemarieDecember 4, 2012 at 6:33 AM

    Email subscriber/follower of your blog.

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  65. VivianDecember 4, 2012 at 7:55 AM

    Sounds like an all around perfect book, all the things I like to do. Merry Christmas. Vivian

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  66. Maria KievitDecember 4, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    Have loved seeing all the things in this book, and would love a chance to win it! Merry Christmas!

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  67. principetaDecember 4, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    It is Christmas in the heart that puts Christmas in the air."
    ~ W. T. Ellis

    This is amazing and so generous of you.Lovely giveaway,thanks for the chance to win it.

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  68. AnonymousDecember 4, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    Merry Christmas to you!

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  69. Mary BethDecember 4, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    Merry Christmas!

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  70. pbs.seamsDecember 4, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    I would love a copy of your book, have a great holiday.

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  71. KathyDecember 4, 2012 at 2:21 PM

    Love your blog - Have a beautiful and glorious Christmas!

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  72. Kristin at SunnySewing.comDecember 4, 2012 at 2:23 PM

    fabric is always in my wishes ~ can't get enough! :D

    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  73. TammyDecember 4, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    I wish for no more children to suffer from poverty, hope that is not too much of a downer, I love this time of year, but Advent gives us time to reflect on those less fortunate and to be more appreciative of what we do have. I have all I need health, faith and my family and wish for little else x

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  74. thehappycrochetchicDecember 4, 2012 at 3:42 PM

    my christmas wish is for everyone to have something to be happy about this year

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  75. Sew SurprisingDecember 4, 2012 at 3:47 PM

    Liked on facebook and my Christmas wish is for the kindness and generosity to continue through out the year, rather than for just one day :)

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  76. ELNMDecember 4, 2012 at 3:49 PM

    My wish for everyone is health, peace, and contentment. Thanks for the giveaway!
    ellen(at)myerly(dot)net

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  77. ELNMDecember 4, 2012 at 3:50 PM

    I already like you on Facebook. Merry Christmas and thanks for a chance at your book!
    ellen(at)myerly(dot)net

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  78. AnonymousDecember 4, 2012 at 7:06 PM

    I wish for a better year next year! Lost too many loved ones this year. Looking forward for the chance at winning your book. Thanks!

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  79. Donna S.December 4, 2012 at 7:15 PM

    Happy Holidays!! Would love a copy of your book.

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  80. Anda WDecember 4, 2012 at 9:00 PM

    I follow you via email! awolk at rogers dot com

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  81. Anda WDecember 4, 2012 at 9:01 PM

    I like you on Facebook! awolk at rogers dot com

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  82. kathyDecember 4, 2012 at 9:08 PM

    Remember to breathe.
    Thanks for the giveaway and please enter mine.

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  83. BethanyDecember 4, 2012 at 9:51 PM

    I wish to be with family, have fun and make memories.

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  84. The Hungry CrafterDecember 4, 2012 at 9:59 PM

    What a lovely book you've written! Thanks for sharing!

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  85. hueiseiDecember 4, 2012 at 11:35 PM

    My wish for this year Christmas is a pile of new fabrics :D

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  86. hueiseiDecember 4, 2012 at 11:36 PM

    tweeted - https://twitter.com/hueisei/status/276198286568849408

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  87. LobelaDecember 5, 2012 at 6:16 AM

    This books looks great! Hope you have a Merry Christmas! I know I will :)

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  88. JakeDecember 5, 2012 at 7:21 AM

    Happy Holidays! What a lovely thing to do. I love blogs and am enjoying learning all these new things to craft from others. ja21ke@yahoo.com

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  89. The ThompsonsDecember 5, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    I love the Christmas season because people always seem a bit nicer and more thoughtful. I love holiday cheer.

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  90. Housewife59December 5, 2012 at 12:32 PM

    Merry Stitch-mas : )

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  91. GillDecember 5, 2012 at 1:12 PM

    Follower!

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  92. GillDecember 5, 2012 at 1:12 PM

    Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas Melissa!

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  93. DespinaVDecember 5, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    I wish better days for my people in Greece who suffer..
    I would love this book, it'd help me offer more to my loved ones


    DESPINA
    deb_oro@yahoo.gr

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  94. DespinaVDecember 5, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    I follow you via GFC as deb_oro


    DESPINA
    deb_oro@yahoo.gr

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  95. cwebbDecember 5, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    I hope for good weather to enjoy our travles.

    jjjcwebb at hotmail dot com

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  96. CherylDecember 5, 2012 at 5:50 PM

    I wish for you brisk sales on your new book!

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  97. sandyandcosmoDecember 5, 2012 at 7:18 PM

    i'm just wishing for snow to drive my new Subaru in. How weird is that! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  98. Maureen HayesDecember 5, 2012 at 8:34 PM

    Merry Christmas! This looks like a really lovely book and I truly hope I win a copy. If not, I will simply have to go to Amazon and pick one up! Thank you for offering it to us as a giveaway, very generous of you!

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  99. Maureen HayesDecember 5, 2012 at 8:34 PM

    I follow your blog via GFC. Thank you for the additional entry!

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  100. Maureen HayesDecember 5, 2012 at 8:35 PM

    I follow your Facebook page, thanks for the additional entry!

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  101. Maureen HayesDecember 5, 2012 at 8:35 PM

    I posted about this giveaway on my Facebook page. Thank you for the additional entry!

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  102. DawnDecember 5, 2012 at 9:16 PM

    My wish is to find a job :/ Thanks for the great giveaway, your book looks terrific. Merry Christmas

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  103. DawnDecember 5, 2012 at 9:17 PM

    I'm a follower on Facebook :)

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  104. BlessedCPDecember 6, 2012 at 1:52 AM

    That book looks so sweet. I think I'd enjoy the projects in it.

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  105. TammyDecember 6, 2012 at 6:27 AM

    I tried to post earlier. It must be too earlyf or me as I posted to the wrong blog post. Wishing you and yoru fmaily a wonderful Christmas holiday season. I'm thinking your book will make soemone a lovely Holiday present indeed. I have been sewing and crafting sinch my vry earliest memories. My mom and gradmother sewed and I was around them with fabric and scrap galore. Hopefully your book will catch the eyes of a newbie and open their world up to the wonder of crafting and sewing and creativity.

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  106. TammyDecember 6, 2012 at 6:29 AM

    Just liked your facebook page

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  107. LeeDecember 6, 2012 at 7:31 AM

    On my list is some UGG boots! I hear they are wonderful and warm! thank you!

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  108. LeeDecember 6, 2012 at 7:31 AM

    I follow your blog also! thanks!

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  109. Mary AnnDecember 6, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    Merry Christmas! And thanks!

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  110. StephanieDecember 6, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    Merry Christmas and may you enjoy the season to the fullest.
    Shuttermom77 at gmail dot com

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  111. StephanieDecember 6, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    Follow gfc, shuttermom77 at gmail dot com

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  112. Sarah_L_NDecember 6, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    Very merry Christmas to you :) Your book looks so lovely!

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  113. Sarah_L_NDecember 6, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    I already like you on facebook :)

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  114. Sarah_L_NDecember 6, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    And I am now following in google reader!

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  115. Sarah_L_NDecember 6, 2012 at 10:31 AM

    And I tweeted here :)
    https://twitter.com/Sarah_L_N/status/276725406890074112

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  116. TayshaDecember 6, 2012 at 11:26 AM

    I wish for this Xmas to enjoy it with my fam

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  117. DeliaDecember 6, 2012 at 3:06 PM

    I pray that you will find peace this Christmas season.

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  118. DeliaDecember 6, 2012 at 3:06 PM

    I like you on FB.

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  119. DeliaDecember 6, 2012 at 3:08 PM

    I follow you GFC.

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  120. AnonymousDecember 6, 2012 at 4:07 PM

    My Christmas wish is that it snows. I want to have my toddler enjoy a white Christmas :)

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  121. BrookeDecember 6, 2012 at 4:24 PM

    My thoughts this Christmas are about our new baby girl. :) I will be making her a stocking soon!

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  122. KeriCanDecember 6, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    My biggest wish is quiet time to craft with my kids over Christmas Break!

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  123. GinnyDecember 6, 2012 at 5:54 PM

    I cant wait to see my mom and niece for xmas!

    gdukeak@gmail.com

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  124. Southern GalDecember 6, 2012 at 6:13 PM

    Merry Christmas! Thanks for the chance.

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  125. AnonymousDecember 6, 2012 at 7:16 PM

    Remember to stop and smell the cinnamon. Merry Christmas.

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  126. KaynikDecember 6, 2012 at 9:04 PM

    Wishing you and your family health and happiness for the holiday season and 20 13.
    Thank you for the chance to win.
    ktreve (at) hotmail )dot) com

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  127. fernDecember 6, 2012 at 10:04 PM

    I'm hoping for a fantastic time with my family! :-)

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  128. BethanyDecember 6, 2012 at 11:23 PM

    Your book looks really interesting! Merry Christmas!

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  129. To boldly polishDecember 7, 2012 at 4:46 AM

    Your book looks wonderful. I want to do a lot more around the house next year and this looks like just the right kind of inspiration.
    Have a wonderful peaceful Christmas time with your loved ones!

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  130. To boldly polishDecember 7, 2012 at 4:46 AM

    I follow you on GFC as craftgirl83.

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  131. To boldly polishDecember 7, 2012 at 4:46 AM

    I tweeted about this too: https://twitter.com/craftgirl83/status/277000701220122624

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  132. MoeWestDecember 7, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    I wish you and your family a wonderful Christmas. I hope you will have all of your loved ones close by for the holidays.

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  133. MoeWestDecember 7, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    I like you on FB.

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  134. MoeWestDecember 7, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    I follow this blog.

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  135. MoeWestDecember 7, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    I tweeted. https://twitter.com/MoeWest/status/277073918790090752

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  136. FleuretteDecember 7, 2012 at 11:51 AM

    Wishing you much success with your book, it looks wonderful.

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  137. Jusmom1December 7, 2012 at 12:26 PM

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I just began quilting/sewing with regularity about 14 months ago and am loving every minute of it. I am really looking forward to making lots of quilts in 2013. Thanks for the chance to win your absolutely beautiful book!

    lindapawlak@verizon.net

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  138. the DominaDecember 7, 2012 at 1:30 PM

    Your book looks lovely! Have a Merry Christmas!

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