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Monday, December 12, 2011

new bags and a giveaway!







 These first three bags have just been added to the shop.  
I have been sewing away every spare moment,
not allowing myself to start Christmas decorating
or cookie baking,
until they were done.
{Oh, and 'miss scarlett' has a new special price.}
~
In the spirit of Christmas,
I would like to offer a giveaway
of a similar bag ~ it was made up as a sample
of the new spring-loaded frame closure bag style.
It measures approximately 14"w x 9"h x 4.5"d,
is fully lined,
and has 8 inner pockets,
plus,
it is embellished with a vintage button front & back.
My perfectionist side will not allow me to sell
this prototype in the shop,
but my practical side tells me it's a perfectly
useful bag that will serve someone well as a 
knitting/crochet/project bag or handbag.


If you have any interest in giving 'her' a home,
please let me know in comments
and I will enter you in the giveaway~ international
readers are welcome to enter.
I promise to pop a couple little surprise gifts
in the bag as well.
Be sure you leave your email address
so I can notify the winner.
I will accept comments until Friday, 11/16/11
and will announce the winner sometime Saturday.
Best wishes to all,
Deb

12/17/11::Thank you so much, everyone, for taking part in the giveaway
and also for the kindest words, which are so very encouraging!
Comments are now closed, and I will be announcing
a winner this {Saturday} evening.
Best wishes :)

115 comments:

  1. Katy A4:55 PM

    I would love to win this bag, Deb!!! Thank you for offering it! :)

    thecountryblossom at hotmail dot com

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  2. Lilian L4:55 PM

    O YES please. Gmail is at drlilianlee

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  3. Sharongkelley4:56 PM

    You have a really lovely blog, and your bags are adorable!
    will be putting "Miss Scarlet on my wish list"...
    Sharon

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  4. Pattie Donahue-Krueger5:01 PM

    Such a lovely, lovely bag.  I would absolutely love to be entered.  How sweet of you to do this for your readers.  pattiedonahue@gmail.com

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  5. Lori Tullis5:05 PM

    I love this bag! Actually, I love them all. I'm a knitter that travels with a bag of yarn and needles everywhere I go, this would be perfect.

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  6. Lori Tullis5:07 PM

    I was thinking that the profile thing would link to my blogger profile, but it did not. You can reach me at ifeelfroggy at gmail dot com

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  7. Rose Marshall5:10 PM

    Oh Deb that's gorgeous, may I enter the draw please?

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  8. Woolyknitsnbits5:11 PM

    I would offer this bag a new home. This bag would be roomy enough to hold my knitting.
    woolyknitsnbits(at)live(dot)ca

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  9. I would be honored to provide a loving home for that beautiful bag. So nice of you to offer!
    Anna

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  10. Brenda5:17 PM

    Deb, how lovely of your to offer your work as a giveaway, I would love to own something you have made, your work is stunning and your quality looks amazing.  Merry Christmas - have gun decorating and baking! xxBrenda

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  12. staci5:26 PM

    Oh my goodness, me-oh-my!  That is such a gorgeous bag and it would be such a pleasure to tote my knitting in it!  Thank you for offering such a lovely giveaway!!!

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  13. Billyanddebhamilton5:26 PM

    Please enter me in the bag drawing.  I would love to have it for a knitting bag.  Thanks so much for offering,
    Deborah

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  14. Sue in MI5:51 PM

    Beautiful bag! I'd love to win it for my knitting.  Thanks for offering such a lovely giveaway.

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  15. Emma Feuling6:01 PM

    Your bags are gorgeous! 8 pockets? Imagine how much knitting I could fit in there!

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  16. I'm always packing up my crochet to go with me, this bag would be WONDERFUL!

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  17. Jeanine Q.6:14 PM

    This bag looks lovely!  I would love to win it, but I'd like to win anything!

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  18. Cheryl6:14 PM

    I love your giveway. Please enter me. I think it would be perfect for my current crochet project! Merry Christmas Deb. 

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  19. This is very nice of you. I'm always amazed at the generosity of bloggers. Thanks for the opportunity. I do pop in here from time to time -- seeing that we're both New Yorkers.

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  20. Carolyne Carrick7:10 PM

    Well, I know *my* knitting would feel right cozy and at home in that gorgeous bag! As always, I am inspired by your creativity and most humbled by your generous spirit.

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  21. Jeanene7:18 PM

    I always love the things you make, and have bought a few things over the years -- your work is always so beautiful!

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  22. Maggymay227:36 PM

    I love your blog, and you're quite a talented needleworker.  I would love to win the bag for my quilting supplies! 

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  23. Becka7:46 PM

    All your bags are so lovely. You are very creative and talented.

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  24. Leianna7:48 PM

    You really have been very busy, just like Santa's Elves!
    Your work is wonderful and I am sure your bags will find very good homes.

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  25. Your bags are beautiful.

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  26. Tesssharris9:18 PM

    I think you make the prettiest things. I hope I win :)

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  27. giving 'her' a home would be my pleasure!

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  28. elaine shannon9:39 PM

    She is lovely and I can see her with my knitting within..

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  29. Panza in Oz9:42 PM

    Hi Deb, I only discovered your blog about a week ago and now I have read it all from the beginning. I think you are so amazing and talented. I love to see all the things you create! You are very inspirational. Please put me in the draw, I Would love to own one of your bags!

    panza in Oz
    rvmjdellaca at gmail dot com

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  30. Barbara10:00 PM

    Hi Deb, I have been enjoying your blog for awhile now and have tried some of your recipes with great success. I've also used your pattern for the knitted dishcloths. Thank you for inspiring me to try something new! I love your new bags and would love to win this pretty one for my knitting projects!  Have a wonderful Christmas and I'll look forward to seeing your decorating ideas now that you've finished your sewing projects.

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  31. Merry Christmas to you and your family, Deb. I have enjoyed following your blog and shop for the past year and a half. I have purchased some items for gifts and for myself. I always look forward to seeing your fabulous ideas and new items for sale. You constantly amaze me with the beautiful simplicity of your creations. I am going to try the gourd birdhouses this coming year. Thank you for all your creative ideas. I would, of course, love to win but have wanted to give you feedback for a while. Cheers!
    Nancy Passe
    passenj@hotmail.com

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  32. Mrsmom49710:30 PM

    Oh I would sooo love to give this bag a home :)
    My email is mrsmom497@gmail.com

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  33. I would love to give this bag a good home.  Lovely giveaway :) 
    Niki
    www.ruralwritings.blogspot.com

    Ps this may be my 2nd comment...I wasn't sure if the first one would show up or not...

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  34. traceyserrano11:34 PM

    I enjoy your blog. Nice giveaway!

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  35. I would love to give your bag a home. I just not sure which project will live it....so many ideas, I like your suggestion for my knitting. I will add my crochet project, too.
    Thanks for sharing your talent!

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  36. I'd be most happy to give her a home, and I promise she'd be very well cared for. :-) Your bags are gorgeous!

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  37. ewemama12:47 AM

    Your items are always so beautiful. thanks for the chance to win one!

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  38. Margaret Goodson2:41 AM

    Your bags are gorgeous and I would to be entered the draw for the chance to win one of them.
    Can you explain what a spring loaded fastening is please?
    Love your blog - have just finished knitting a waffle dishcloth.  Such an easy pattern that looks great.
    Margaret

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  39. Your work is always beautiful and inspirational. I love to see what you are sewing, decorating, or baking.

    I hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas and a good new year ahead of you.

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  40. I think my crochet would love to make a home in this bag!! With 8 pockets too? Sounds very useful. Thanks for sharing your handmade goodness. 

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  41. Anonymous6:18 AM

    Cute bags! Mtnbiker.ma@gmail.com

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  42. Anonymous6:19 AM

    Cute bags! Mtnbiker.ma@gmail.com

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  43. Larry Eversman6:25 AM

    What a pretty bag! Thank you for the giveaway.
    eversmanfamily@gmail.com

    Kim

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  44. Lindsey Brake7:23 AM

    I love reading your blog and finding out what you are creating. Please enter me in the giveaway.
    lindsey.brake@btinternet.com

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  45. Hi Deb,
    I find your blog so inspiring.I have been following you for a long time, and always look forward to your posts. I too live on a farm. How do you find the time for all that creativity? I would really love to win that beautiful bag. 

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  46. I have been following your inspiring blog for some time and I wish I had an ounce of your skills. I would love to enter the draw

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  47. Oh my your bag are beautiful. I especially love the second one. 
    The giveaway bag is also stunning. Thank you for the chance to win.

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  48. You may be the only one that thinks your prototype isn't perfect!  Needless to say, it would be a lovely prize to win.  Thanks for the giveaway.
    Sheila H.

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  49. Stone2489:04 AM

    What a beautiful bag.  Thanks for the chance to win her.  Deb, you do such great work on all your handicrafts. 

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  50. WOW!  I've been knitting for ?? (too many years to count!!!) and have been searching for the perfect (that's PERFECT) knitting bag all those years.  Is that it???  And it does look perfect in spite of being a prototype.

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  51. Chelsie Cate9:33 AM

    Beautiful bag! I would love a chance to win it.

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  52. quilt-nut10:12 AM

    What a nice offer. I would love to win this bag. It would make a nice knitting bag. Thanks, Terry

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  53. Heather10:18 AM

    I think she's just beautiful!  I need a new knitting bag!!  :) 
    hroy1976@yahoo.com

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  54. wendy.wilson32110:44 AM

    OMG!! Are there no ends to your talents, these bags are beautiful, I especially like the second one down...so pretty! 
    I have a lovely home here in Yorkshire that Im sure your giveaway bag would love to move to! Just think how excited she would be to be all wrapped up and nestled in on an aeroplane, flying over the Atlantic to her new home where she would be very loved and cared for. And all the adventures she could have on days out over my arm, after all she is far too pretty to spend her life as a knitting bag!!!
    Hugs Wendy x

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  55. Tara Okerson11:28 AM

    Oh I have the perfect place for her to call home! What beautiful work.  I just love stopping in to see your latest and greatest.  Thank you for all of your sharing.
    tarabrodkorb@hotmail.com

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  56. Tracey Tims11:34 AM

    I would love to give the bag a home, it is beautiful.

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  57. Carol Ridyard11:38 AM

    Beautiful bags and a wonderful giveaway. Please enter me in to the draw.

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  58. blueknitter11:57 AM

    What lovely bags, and I would also be thrilled to give the prototype a home. :)

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  59. Suellen12:05 PM

    I would love to give your bag a happy home.  She is lovely!!

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  60. Vicki K.12:17 PM

    These bags are so cute - love the vintage feel but they seem fresh and a little modern too.  I would love to win your giveaway - thank you!  I have been looking back through some of your December posts and gleaning inspiration!

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  61. Bareftmom12:55 PM

    I would love to own that beautiful bag. I even have a name for her "Maura".

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  62. Lynn Lantz1:09 PM

    You inspire me with your blog! That bag would find a very happy home here!

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  63. Ooh, I'm not a perfectionist but I would love one of your beautiful bags! 

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  64. Melody3:09 PM

    It's a beautiful bag and I would love to own it!  Your sewing is wonderful (I wish I knew how to!).

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  65. Granny3:32 PM

    What a fantastic giveaway :0) I would love to be in the draw! Thank you.

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  66. Christine3:54 PM

    What a fun giveaway...love to win!

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  67. Zacsmom774:57 PM

    I love you bags, so pretty.  Would love to be entered into your giveaway!  Thank you so very much!

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  68. Gtsanders5:38 PM

    Love it all.  Please enter me in your giveaway!

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  69. Stacyleaw6:13 PM

    what gorgeous bags!! i love the top barkcloth colors!

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  70. dadrpark6:17 PM

    I love it!  It will make a great takealong yarn project bag.

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  71. Are you kidding?  "She" is beautiful! I would not only love to give her a home, but she'll get to see the US as we travel from one RV Park to another!  We'll spread your name everywhere!

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  72. Kathleen6:54 PM

    Please enter me into your giveaway! I may pop over to the Shop and get one for my mother-in-law!
    Kathleen

    materdei7@juno.com

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  73. Please enter me into your giveaway!

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  74. Sullins50507:43 PM

    I would love to be entered in your give away.  I love everthing you do.  I have been a follower for a little over a month, and have recommended your blog to several of my crafty friends.  We all really appreciate the originality and yummyness of your blog!  Thanks!  Claudia
    sullins5050@aim.com

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  75. Robin Diebold7:44 PM

    I would love to win. Thanks for the chance
    rbndbld@yahoo.com

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  76. Mamabeanof47:45 PM

    Oh! My Goodness-to own one of your bags would be heavenly! Please enter me in.
    mamabeanof4@verizon.net

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  77. Cindy8:18 PM

    Love Love Love the patterns and style of your bags.  I would love the opportunity to win one!  Happy Holidays to all!  
    cindygach@hotmail.com

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  78. Sandi8:32 PM

    Hi,  First let me tell you how much I enjoy your blog.  I think the purse is very nice, thanks for a chance to win.  Sandi   szil949@yahoo.com

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  79. Vickie8:47 PM

    I would love to give your precious bag a home.  All of your things are soooo lovely.

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  80. You always amaze me with your creativity. Love the new bags.

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  81. Renee, Spear4012:20 AM

    Great bag.  I love the style.  Please enter me in your give-away.

    Happy Holidays,
    Renee

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  82. Jderouin554:33 AM

    I would love this bag!!
    jderouin55@yahoo.com

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  83. Marsha7:15 AM

    Very nice design. I love and use bags all the time. Thank you for a chance to use one of yours.

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  84. I love your new bag designs and look forward your new posts. Have a great Christmas

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  85. grammie2madie8:53 AM

    I love everything you make - exhibit one:  the lovely 'knitting' bag I purchased recently.  I have received so many compliments on it.

    I would love to have one of your new creations!

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  86. I would love to be included in the drawing. All of your items are beautiful.  :)
    Linda at lkelley1211@gmail.com

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  87. Laura F.9:23 AM

    It's beautiful...like everything you make!
    I would love to win.Thanks for a chance.
    Laura F. at lfulk71@gmail.com

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  88. All your hand made items are lovely, Deb.  I would love to win one of your beautiful bags and promise it would find a happy, useful home!  My e-mail is: Theirzykfamily@msn.com

     

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  89. Gail L9:51 AM

    Oh how I would love to give your bag a home where it would be loved, used and treasured!  Your hand made items are always so beautiful and of such quality.  Thanks for the opportunity to win. 

    Wishing you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas!
    Gail
    gtlacroix(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  90. It's a beauty, and who couldn't use another bag?

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  91. Jackie1:19 PM

    I love the look of the bags; not one you see everyday. Your bag would find it's self right at home at my house. pennj97@gmail.com

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  92. Doreen1:30 PM

    The new bags are great. I love getting the updated emails.
    Thanks
    ddk9@aol.com

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  93. Lavender Dreams2:45 PM

    I love your beautiful bags...the first one looks like Florida! And I could use a nice big bag for traveling! Thanks and happy holidays!

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  94. ronnie tall3:20 PM

    I love your bags and would like a chance to win.
    Thanks

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  95. Carla M.5:51 PM

    It looks perfect to me! Would love to have it "live" here!

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  96. Gerri8:39 PM

    I love your blog, you inspire me, please add my name to your drawing for the bag.  gerri0322@aol.com Thanks!

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  97. Brenda Visser8:39 PM

    I love your handbags! I have been working on some simpler ones myself, using 100% quilting cotton. I love the colours and prints in cottons. Add me to your draw: brendavisser11@gmail.com or www.brendavisser.ripnet.com

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  98. She would be welcome to come and live with me. These bags are just lovely.

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  99. Terri Borden8:59 PM

    i think her name is miss rosealee.  i would love to fill her up with knitting or embroidery.  thank you so much for the chance.

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  100. Barbara Fessler10:30 AM

    Your bags are beautiful!!!!  For some one who doesn't know how to sew I'm so amazed at their quality.  I would be more than proud to own one!

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  101. Hey, perfect or not I would love to have that bag!!

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  102. Your bags are absolutely gorgeous, you clever thing.

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  103. Amish stories2:23 PM

    I'm just stopping by different type of blogs and thought id say hello folks. So greetings from  an Amish community in Pennsylvania, and wishing everyone a merry Christmas and a healthily and happy new year. Richard from Amish Stories

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  104. Richard Amish stories2:25 PM

    I'm just stopping by different type of blogs and thought id say hello folks. So greetings from  an Amish community in Pennsylvania, and wishing everyone a merry Christmas and a healthily and happy new year. Richard from Amish Stories www.Amishstorys.com

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  105. Sharon M.3:48 PM

    Lovely bag and it looks perfect to me!

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  106. Gayle P.3:58 PM

    You always have such cute bags.  I hope I get a chance to win this one. 

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  107. Janetmagina4:32 PM

    I would love to win this bag; the colors are perfect for me!

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  108. Carol7:58 AM

    such a lovely bag. I would sure like to own it. Thanks for the giveaway. quiltexas@gmail.com

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  109. Good Morning,  Have been admiring your blog for several months now. You're so very talented.  Love this bag, and would love to win!  Have a very Merry Christmas!  mrskmdallas@aol.com

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  110. Taconsolo11:06 AM

    Lovely bag, perfect for mom and in her favorite colors! Hope I Win (tee hee).

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  111. Joe & Jeannie Heystek1:24 PM

    Would love the bag and surprise goodies.

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  112. Susan2:50 PM

    Please enter me into the giveaway!  pyembroidery@yahoo.com

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  113. Odette4:46 PM

    Que hermoso!!!! es un magnifico regalo.
    Saludos desde Chile Odette

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  114. Susan4:50 PM

    Your bags are beautiful...I would love to give one of them a home!!

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  115. Christina5:11 PM

    What a beautiful bag. My knitting would love to live in something so pretty. 

    chrmuir@gmail.com

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