Monday, April 15, 2013

Birthday and Blog Anniversary Giveaway!

Congrats to our winner Gill! Keep reading the blog for more chances to win next time.
Wow, it's that time of year again and what do you know? I have been blogging for four years. It's time to celebrate!
 Let's start with a sale. All girls dress patterns are buy one, get the matching doll dress free! You can redeem this from my Etsy shop or Craftsy. Just leave me a note that says Happy Birthday or other birthday wishes to receive your free pattern. Paper patterns will receive a free paper pattern and e-patterns a free e-pattern. Now on Craftsy, the pattern you purchase will come immediately, but the free one will come just a bit later.
 All other patterns are buy one, get one free. I get to choose the free one but you can give me a suggestion! If you buy two, you get two free by the way, and so on.
 So for the giveaway, let's do something fun.

I'll send the winner of the giveaway the gift bag in this photo of Bountiful (the bag on the left) filled with patterns. I love my birthday, so all you need to do is send me birthday wishes! The sale and drawing will continue through Sunday, April 21, 2013. Winner announced Monday. Good luck!

In His hand is the life of every creature
    and the breath of all mankind.
Job 12:10

Love,
xoxo
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127 comments:

  1. Marla's CraftsApril 15, 2013 at 2:40 PM

    Those are really cute patterns. Thanks for having such a nice give away.

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  2. AnnieKApril 15, 2013 at 2:41 PM

    Happy birthday!! I just celebrated my birthday on the 11th...I do hope you're having as delicious of a cake to celebrate as the one my daughter made me...mmmm, chocolate with chocolate chips. :-)

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  3. Marjorie's Busy CornerApril 15, 2013 at 2:54 PM

    So sweet..thank you for this

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  4. Jeanine The Crafting FiendApril 15, 2013 at 2:59 PM

    wow a birthday and a blogaversary! happy happy day to both!

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  5. Missy ShayApril 15, 2013 at 3:15 PM

    Have a very happy birthday!
    missysaprons@gmail.com

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  6. UnknownApril 15, 2013 at 3:19 PM

    Cute patterns! Happy birthday and blogaversary!

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  7. Patty C.April 15, 2013 at 3:21 PM

    Ohhhh ehat a great celebration...
    Happy Birthday & Blogoversary..
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    Please include me in the drawing- i would love to have such beautiful patterns!

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  8. beaquilterApril 15, 2013 at 3:44 PM

    Happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear melissa, happy birthday to you!

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  9. Mary Grace McNamaraApril 15, 2013 at 3:52 PM

    Wishing you the happiest of birthdays! What a nice way to celebrate!

    MGM

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  10. GillApril 15, 2013 at 4:05 PM

    Happy Birthday Melissa!
    Have a great day!

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  11. UnknownApril 15, 2013 at 4:12 PM

    Wishing you a very Happy Birthday and once again thank you for your generosity with the opportunity of winning something.

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  12. CeciliaApril 15, 2013 at 5:08 PM

    Happy Birthday Melissa! I hope you have a blessed day. My oldest daughter will be 30 on April 20th. I have 3 young granddaughters who would love to wear clothes made from your patterns. Thank you for sharing your birthday with us.

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  13. DonnaApril 15, 2013 at 5:26 PM

    Happy Birthday! Happy Birthday! You are so generous with your giveaway. Thanks!

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  14. TiffanyApril 15, 2013 at 5:28 PM

    Celebrations are so fun! Hope you have a great one!

    Also - I would love to win some of your patterns ;)

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  15. TammyApril 15, 2013 at 6:16 PM

    Happy Birthday to you. And a big fat Happy Blogoversary also. Hope ur birthday is filled with fun, freinds, family and lots of fabric goodness. Your patterns are beautiful...I love the fabrics the outfits are made from. Very colorful and eye pleaseing.

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  16. UnknownApril 15, 2013 at 6:24 PM

    Happy birthday and blogaversary!
    My anniversary with my husband is April 22 and I have to say has been one of the top moments in my life. He is my best friend.

    I wish you a VERY Happy Birthday and blogaversary!!! :-)

    Beth

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  17. AllieApril 15, 2013 at 7:22 PM

    Happy Birthday!

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  18. JocelynApril 15, 2013 at 8:07 PM

    Happy Blogiversary!! AND Happy Birthday!! The bag patterns are so cute!! Love all the pictures.

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  19. Heather BApril 15, 2013 at 8:56 PM

    Happy Birthday and Happy Blogiversary! Hope you have a great one! The Bag and patterns are too cute!
    mrs(dot)hbraun(at)gmail(dot)com

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  20. Bec ClarkeApril 15, 2013 at 9:02 PM

    Firstly Happy Birthday and thank you for such a great special.
    I just put a stack of your patterns in my wishlist on Craftsy the other day so this must be serrendipity.
    I don't know if I am eligible to enter the gift bag draw, living in Australia but I am ok either way, the sale is wonderful.
    :)

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  21. B GreeneApril 15, 2013 at 9:22 PM

    I hope you have a very happy birthday!!!!

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  22. ReneaApril 15, 2013 at 9:29 PM

    Happy Birthday. Hope you took time to celebrate and do something that you love to do on your special day. Thanks for treating all of us to an awesome giveaway.

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  23. DebApril 15, 2013 at 9:59 PM

    Happy, happy Birthday! And a wish for many blessings in this new year.

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  24. JodiApril 15, 2013 at 10:52 PM

    Hope you have a very very happy birthday filled with all the nicest things that you love.

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  25. NatiApril 16, 2013 at 1:07 AM

    Happy birthday, may all wishes come true!

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  26. MyselfApril 16, 2013 at 1:10 AM

    Happy Birthday!!! Wishing you all the best (and all sewing time) that you need and wish :)

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  27. linnyApril 16, 2013 at 1:38 AM

    Happy happy birthday. Hope you have a great day, with lots of sewing. Thanks for having a giveaway.
    lyn.robyn.smith@gmail.com

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  28. PiaApril 16, 2013 at 4:28 AM

    Happy Birthday
    Thanks for the chance to win
    tagelaursenpiaeriksen@gmail.com

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  29. annemarieApril 16, 2013 at 7:33 AM

    Happy Birthday to you - thanks for the wonderful giveaway.

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  30. LaraApril 16, 2013 at 8:02 AM

    Happy Birthday

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  31. JennyApril 16, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    happy birthday melissa.
    hope spring has sprung in your neck of the woods!

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  32. m hoch dreiApril 16, 2013 at 8:55 AM

    Its my Birthday this week, too, so I whish you (and me) all the best, much sunshine, a bit of rain and always a smile when needed. Hope you had a nice day.

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  33. KULLA'S JOURNEYApril 16, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    Happy Birthday! Thanks for the giveaway:)

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  34. Shelley (aka Mommy)April 16, 2013 at 12:42 PM

    Happy Birthday. Hope you have a wonderful day. Today is my oldest daughter's 12th birthday!

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  35. Candy MakApril 16, 2013 at 1:12 PM

    Happy Birthday! I hope you have a wonderful birthday and a fabulous year to follow! :)

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  36. LiciaLeeApril 16, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    Happy birthday! What a fabulous way to celebrate! :D

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  37. HopeApril 16, 2013 at 2:52 PM

    Happy birthday! What a nice way to celebrate, by giving a gift to someone else - thanks for the chance to win your lovely patterns.

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  38. MargaretApril 16, 2013 at 9:22 PM

    Happy, happy birthday to you! Hope you have a truly awesome day!

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  39. GGApril 16, 2013 at 9:53 PM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Melissa!!! And may God richly bless you on your birthday & the coming year!

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  40. sewjazzy59April 16, 2013 at 10:03 PM

    Melissa, wishing you a very happy and special birthday! Hope its the best ever!

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  41. QuiltKornerApril 16, 2013 at 10:30 PM

    Happy birthday. I've made four f the grocery bags and love the way they turned out. Koye

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  42. Cori CApril 17, 2013 at 2:19 AM

    Happy Birthday! April birthdays are the best (diamonds are a girls best friend ;))!

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  43. sandie333April 17, 2013 at 1:21 PM

    Happy Birthday......April is the best birthday month I have 2 daughters and 2 granddaughters born in April

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  44. ceromeroApril 17, 2013 at 1:29 PM

    Happy birthday! Thank you for creating and sharing great patterns!

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  45. UnknownApril 17, 2013 at 1:40 PM

    Hope your special day is wonderful! Happy birthday and thank you for hosting a wonderful give-a-way!!

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  46. StacyApril 17, 2013 at 3:03 PM

    Very cute patterns. A big happy birthday and thanks for the opportunity to win some awesome patterns!

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  47. Raina April 17, 2013 at 4:37 PM

    Hope your birthday is as wonderful as you are <3

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  48. Dawn LucilleApril 17, 2013 at 4:41 PM

    Happy birthday and thanks for te opportunity!

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  49. BrookeApril 17, 2013 at 4:41 PM

    Happy Birthday! I hope it is a special one!

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  50. Linda HarrisApril 17, 2013 at 4:48 PM

    Happy Birthday!!! Hope you have a wonderful day!!! Today 31 yrs ago I gave birth to my set of twin girls , Was so happy after having 3 boys LOL Out with them all for dinnr in a bit!!!

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  51. TinaApril 17, 2013 at 4:50 PM

    Happy birthday to you!
    This would be the world best goody bag ever.

    Greetings,
    Tina

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  52. UnknownApril 17, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    happy birthday!!! hope you had a wonderful day!!

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  53. Sew Pretty DressesApril 17, 2013 at 5:04 PM

    Happy Birthday girl! I hope your day is filled with colorful fabric and happy children and dinner you didn't cook! Ha!
    Blessings to you!
    Jenny Fish

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  54. GoosegirlApril 17, 2013 at 5:19 PM

    Happy birthday Melissa!! I pray your birthday is blessed and joyful.
    Sivje

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  55. MelissaApril 17, 2013 at 5:24 PM

    Happy Birthday! I love the patterns! What a wonderful giveaway!

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  56. KennaApril 17, 2013 at 5:25 PM

    Happy Happy Birthday to you!

    I love the prints in the bag in the giveaway photo.....I feel bags coming on!!!

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  57. HannahApril 17, 2013 at 5:30 PM

    Happy birthday! Hope your day is amazing and filled with blessings!

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  58. DebbieApril 17, 2013 at 5:32 PM

    Have a great fibery Birthday!

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  59. Deb (Two Cheeky Monkeys)April 17, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    Wishing you a blessed birthday celebrating with your loved ones!

    :) Deb

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  60. HeartsdesireApril 17, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    I'd be happy to wish you a very "Happy, Happy, Birthday." And also a "congratulations" for four years in blog land. All your patterns are so cute, and who wouldn't love a bag full of them.

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  61. BethanyApril 17, 2013 at 5:40 PM

    happy happy birthday to you. And thanks for the chance.

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  62. AnonymousApril 17, 2013 at 5:47 PM

    How sweet are you! Hope you have a blessed birthday! Thank you so kindly for the amazing giveaway! :D

    kko2186@yahoo.com

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  63. KrisApril 17, 2013 at 5:55 PM

    Thanks for the chance to win and Happy Birthday!! :)

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  64. Gale, Ky quilterApril 17, 2013 at 6:06 PM

    Gorgeous patterns! I love them all & what a deal!!! Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday, Dear Melissa, Happy birthday to you!!!! And, many more!!!!

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  65. tubilinha tiacarminhaApril 17, 2013 at 6:07 PM

    Eu amo o mes de abril,comecei namoro com meu marido,minha primeira e segunda filha nasceram ,minha neta faz um aninho amanhã dezoito...É só alegria,Feliz ANIVERSÁRIO!!!!!Obrigada.
    tiacarmnhapezzuto@gmail.com

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  66. Joyce CarterApril 17, 2013 at 6:15 PM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MELISSA!! Hope your day is filled with lots of fun and joy.(And of course, presents) I am wishing you a happy 4th Blogaversary also. Thank you for the great giveaway.

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  67. JustPamApril 17, 2013 at 6:25 PM

    Happy Birthday Melissa and happy blogiversary too! Great giveaway.

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  68. CherylApril 17, 2013 at 6:28 PM

    Happy Birthday, Melissa! It hardly seems right for you to be giving us a present of this pretty bag and patterns when it's your birthday. I hope it gives you much happiness to be so generous!

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  69. ElizabethApril 17, 2013 at 6:52 PM

    Happy Birthday Melissa!!! Hope you have a wonderful day! Congratulations on your blogiversary too! Thanks for being so generous. The patterns are all so cute.

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  70. hollyctrApril 17, 2013 at 6:59 PM

    Happy Birthday!!!

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  71. steevesyweevies1031April 17, 2013 at 6:59 PM

    Happy Birthday! That is just so sweet of you! All your patterns are so beautiful!

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  72. JerriApril 17, 2013 at 7:09 PM

    Happy Birthday! Birthdays are so much fun- the most memorable ones are usually strange in some way though.

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  73. JoanApril 17, 2013 at 7:11 PM

    It's a great month for birthdays. Mine was on the 12th. Enjoy them while you're young!!

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  74. BrandonApril 17, 2013 at 7:20 PM

    Happy Birthday!!! Fun idea to do for a birthday!

    Sorry it posts hubby's name

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  75. KristyApril 17, 2013 at 7:22 PM

    Happy Birthday! Many blessings!

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  76. robertkayeApril 17, 2013 at 7:28 PM

    Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday Happy Birthday; Happy Birthday to you!


    Hope your day is all you wished for!

    Amanda Kaye Grant
    robertkaye@charter.net

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  77. UnknownApril 17, 2013 at 7:34 PM

    Happy Birthday! Mine is next month! Hope your day is fantastic!!

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  78. AnonymousApril 17, 2013 at 7:37 PM

    Happy Birthday! Lovely patterns and with two granddaughters I can see so much fun.

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  79. Mama LuscoApril 17, 2013 at 7:40 PM

    Happy Birthday, Melissa! Wishing you a blessed year ahead. Congratulations on your creative success over the past 4 years! I truly enjoy your blog and creative inspiration. mamalusco at ortelco.net

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  80. VickiTApril 17, 2013 at 8:09 PM

    Wow. What a celebration! Not only your birthday but the blogiversary too. Yay. Happy Birthday and Blogiversary too. Enjoy.

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  81. AndiApril 17, 2013 at 8:19 PM

    Happy birthday and happy blogaversary!

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  82. MareApril 17, 2013 at 8:19 PM

    Happy Birthday and Blogiversary!

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  83. AnonymousApril 17, 2013 at 8:38 PM

    Happy happy Birthday! Congrats on your Blog Anniversary too!

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  84. LindsayApril 17, 2013 at 8:48 PM

    Happy Birthday! I hope you get a present as fun as the one you're giving away!

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  85. hueiseiApril 17, 2013 at 8:50 PM

    Happy Birthday!!!!

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  86. OhioLoriApril 17, 2013 at 9:17 PM

    Happy Happy Birthday!!! May God Bless you..in alllll you set your hands to do........and Bless you with His Best & most Abundant Blessings.....Always!! Have an AWESOME day!!!

    Ohio Hugs!! :)

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  87. mhugesApril 17, 2013 at 9:36 PM

    Happy Birthday....May your day be full of many blessings! Love your patterns!!

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  88. MysticaApril 17, 2013 at 9:43 PM

    A very happy birthday to you. Thank you for sharing.

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  89. Garilyn SApril 17, 2013 at 9:52 PM

    Happy Birthday! Hope you had a very blessed day and that it continues throughout the next year!

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  90. UnknownApril 17, 2013 at 10:16 PM

    Happy birthday!!! Thanks for the giveaway!!!

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  91. LisaApril 17, 2013 at 10:23 PM

    Happy, happy birthday to you! Happy, happy birthday, now you know I really cannot sing! Please don't tell anyone about my silly singing. Thank you, I hope you have a very sunshiney day that is warm and no one is sick especially you. I hope you dance even if it is just in the livingroom to remember your young (no matter what your age) and beautiful. Happy Birthday Melissa!

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  92. UnknownApril 17, 2013 at 10:40 PM

    Happiest of happy birthdays to you. I hope the day is full of cake, lots of smiles and fun. Love your site :)

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  93. atabanana29April 17, 2013 at 11:16 PM

    Have the happiest birthday ever!!! mjalfano19 at gmail dot com

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  94. SaraApril 17, 2013 at 11:16 PM

    Happy Birthday!

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  95. SaraApril 17, 2013 at 11:17 PM

    Happy Birthday!

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  96. MartinaApril 18, 2013 at 12:10 AM

    Have a wonderful birthday and I wish you lots of blessings. Thanks so much for celebrating with us!

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  97. KarrieApril 18, 2013 at 12:52 AM

    Have a super Happy Birthday!!!

    from
    -karrie :)

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  98. LyndaApril 18, 2013 at 1:19 AM

    Happy Birthday to you - I have three grandchildren who will turn two in July (triplets) two of them being girls - would love to win some of your patterns to make for them. Such a great idea - hope you enjoy your special day and get loads of birthday wishes your way...here is one...

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  99. Jodi - usairdollApril 18, 2013 at 2:10 AM

    Time for a big celebration! Happy Birthday and Happy 4th Blogiversary!! I hope you have some fun plans!! Congratulations and many, many more celebrations in the future.

    Thank you for a great giveaway and a chance to win.

    usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

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  100. BethApril 18, 2013 at 2:39 AM

    Happy Birthday! I wish you a year in which every surprise is a delightful one.

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  101. Kathy S.April 18, 2013 at 3:54 AM

    Have a great birthday, Melissa. Happy 4th Blogiversary as well!

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  102. Clara {Clover and Violet}April 18, 2013 at 5:29 AM

    Happy Happy Birthday Melissa!

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  103. JessApril 18, 2013 at 7:52 AM

    Happy Birthday! Glad to have found your site!

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  104. Donna JoyApril 18, 2013 at 8:26 AM

    Happy Birthday and thanks so much for giving away presents for your birthday. Patterns are wonderful gifts. Thanks

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  105. Mom CApril 18, 2013 at 8:45 AM

    And a very happy birthday to you! I have 3 siblings whose birthdays are in April. Mine is in March and I always envied them because April is such a prefect month for a birthday. Everything is new, fresh and growing. Congratulation on your birthday and a great blog and shop. Thanks.

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  106. Julia SandvossApril 18, 2013 at 8:46 AM

    Love the patterns! Happy Happy Birthday to you..thank you for the chance to win!

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  107. DanieleApril 18, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    Happy Birthday!!! all the best for you!!

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  108. UnknownApril 18, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    Happy Birthday!!!!

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  109. gpcApril 18, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    Happy birthday -- I hope it will be the best year ever! :)

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  110. SherryApril 18, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    Happy Birthday! It is a great month to have a birthday, mine was a couple of weeks ago. I love your patterns, I have a couple I plan to use to make gifts for my granddaughters.

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  111. TEXAUS MOMMAApril 18, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    Happy, Happy Birthday! Hope you had a lovely one! Thanks also for the giveaway :)

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  112. Kris C.April 18, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    Happy birthday! Hope it's been lots of fun! Thanks for such a great giveaway.

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  113. Kathy HApril 18, 2013 at 11:21 AM

    Very sweet of you to think of others on your birthday. Wishing you a very happy birthday and hope you get to do something that is lots of fun.

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  114. Rebecca HolmesApril 18, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    Happy happy birthday! Now I need to buy some patterns ;)
    Rlynneholmes at aol dot com

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  115. principetaApril 18, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    Happy Birthday!!!Let it be full with laughter,joy,friends and family and lots of present.Amazing giveaway,thank you for the chance to win it.

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  116. MaryBethApril 18, 2013 at 3:01 PM

    Happy Birthday!! Thanks for giving presents!!!!

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  117. SheilaApril 18, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    Happy Birthday , thanks for being so kind to have a giveaway of our delightful patterns to celebrate . Hope your day is special

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  118. UnknownApril 18, 2013 at 5:51 PM

    Happy birthday to you and happy blog "birthday" too. May you be blessed with loads of everything that your heart desires and may the lovely day bring about a broad smile upon your lovely face.

    Usha
    usharaneem@yahoo.com

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  119. KingsApril 18, 2013 at 9:04 PM

    Happy birthday & blogiversary!!!

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  120. grammy and papiApril 19, 2013 at 6:01 AM

    Happy Birthday, Melissa. Praying you have a wonderful day.

    Shirley

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  121. Rhonda the RamblerApril 19, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    May the Lord return your generosity on this special day!

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  123. heidiApril 19, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    Happy Birthday, I hope this is a blessed year for you.

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  124. PinspotApril 19, 2013 at 1:30 PM

    Congratulations! You make beautiful things! You have developed a great brand.

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  125. JblantonApril 19, 2013 at 10:06 PM

    Happy Birthday- hope your day is great!

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  126. Carin@UllhärvanApril 20, 2013 at 1:04 PM

    Happy birthday! I hope you had a lovely one!
    carin.aschan@hotmail.com

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  127. JanetApril 21, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    Happy birthday to you! Do not put my name in the hat as I have just had such a lovely win of patterns from you. Someone else should win this time. :)

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