Monday, May 23, 2011

Sew Serendipity by Kay Whitt - Signed Book Giveaway


I mentioned in last weeks "Quilt Market" post that I would be doing a book giveaway this week.  Well, here it is, just as promised - "Sew Serendipity" by Kay Whitt.
One of the first people my mom and I met at International Quilt Market was author and pattern designer, Kay Whitt.  We just happened upon her booth where she was sharing her gorgeous pattern designs, her wonderful book and was sporting the most adorable dress that you can see in the picture above (made from one of her own patterns).  And as I mentioned before, she was a true ray of sunshine.  So warm and friendly and more than happy to help an aspiring pattern designer with the ins and outs of the industry.

Later that day, Kay was doing a book signing for her book, "Sew Serendipity" and I received a signed copy of the book from her publicist.  Would I love to add this book to my stash? Well, absolutely!  But I have quite a few sewing books and I decided that the book would be better in the hands of one of you.  So that leads us to our giveaway.


Today I'm giving away a signed copy of Kay Whitt's "Sew Serendipity" sewing book.  Now even though I am giving this away, I had to take a peak inside to make sure you all would really like it.  And guess what?  It's a total winner!  This book is geared towards women's clothing and has many great skirt, tunic, dress, and coat patterns.  But it was the coat patterns that really won me over.



Oh, how I love this coat.  Love, love, love.  It's just so sweet and feminine without being over the top.  I'm always thinking of children's clothing, so I could totally see something like this on my little girls as well as myself.


I thought this one was really hip and fun with this modern fabric.  But it could also be toned down in a more subdued fabric.  This shape would be really figure flattering on lots of different body types.


And I just can't stop looking at this one!  So classic, yet modern - just my style.  If any of you win this book and would like to make this for me, I would gladly take it off your hands.  Just kidding, but isn't it adorable?


The book contains tons of illustrations throughout that makes it very easy to understand.  Kay does all the illustrations herself, which are just awesome.  I also love some of the other earlier chapters about getting a truly custom fit as well as her sewing tips and tools of the trade.

If you have ever been interested in sewing for yourself or another woman in your life, you are going to want this book.  So here's how to win...........

Three ways to enter.  You may enter up to three times total.  Please leave a comment for each entry.
1) Leave a comment.  You can say whatever you would like. (1 entry)
2) Follow The Cottage Home Blog. (1 entry)
3) Become a fan of The Cottage Mama on Facebook (click HERE to do so). (1 entry)

Giveaway will be open until Friday, May 27, 2011 at midnight (CST). Pin It

268 comments:

  1. Thank you for the giveaway...I hope you are having a lovely and hopefully relaxing day!

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  2. And a facebook fan (Thouraya Battye)...over and out!

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  3. wow, another giveaway in the midst of the SMS giveaway day! I'd love to win

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  4. I've been following you...and i would totally love to win this book!!!

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  5. Ahhh! I would love to win this amazing book!!! Thank you! :)

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  6. I love Kay Whitt, and this book has been on my list for a bit!

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  7. Follow your blog everyday! LOVE IT!

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  8. I'm a blog follower as well!

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  9. What a great giveaway! I've had my eye on this book for a while but just haven't bought it yet. Thanks for hosting!

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  10. What a lovely looking book. Thank you for the chance to win it!

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  11. And I like you on Facebook :-)

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  12. Those coats are beautiful, would love to win and actually sew something for myself!

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  13. I am a long time follower of your lovely blog!

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  14. How fun! I'd love to win! Thank you for the chance.

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  15. I follow your blog on google reader.

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  16. exciting giveaway!Thank you!

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  17. That book looks awesome! I also LOVE those coats! :)

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  18. I am also a facebook fan of yours!

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  19. Ooooh, I have this book from the library and I would LOVE my own copy!!

    I am a recent follower and I have "liked" you on FB!!

    Many thanks for a great giveaway!!

    S x

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  20. lovely book - thanks for the giveaway!

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  21. I have been eyeing this book for some time! Thanks for the giveaway :)

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  22. Oh, I hope I win. I have been admiring this book for a while.

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  23. This book would be the perfect piece to start my new sewing/crafting room! I'd love to win it!

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  24. I don't know why I didn't before, but I just formally followed your blog via Google. :)

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  25. Such a splendid book! Thanks for sharing and offering us all this chance :)

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  26. And I have followed you on FB for several months now. :)

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  27. This is such a cool book. I know a couple of people who could use it, along with myself!

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  28. I am a facebook fan - that's how I found out about this generous giveaway!

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  29. I would love this book. I really need to do more sewing for me and not just for Reese!

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  30. This looks like such a fun book, love the outerwear! I'm dying to try my hand at some clothes so this would be perfect!
    michelleflogsdon@gmail.com

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  31. Already a follower of your blog :)

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  32. Love, love, love Kaye! Would love to win this book!

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  33. what a lovely book, count me in, Tone

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  34. I would love to read every single word and drool over every single pattern! Please enter me. Thank You,Beth N. (stormybrew57@aol.com)

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  35. I just saw this book on PBS with the "Sewing with Nancy"!

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  36. What a neat looking book! Thanks for the giveaway!

    jberkom (at) gmail (dot) com

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  37. Thank you for sharing your Quilt Market experience with us!! This is a book every sewing mom should have. With Kay Whitt's ideas, we finally have inspiration to sew for ourselves!

    Love reading your blog posts!!!!!!
    Kris
    krisdavis8@aol.com

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  38. Thanks for the great giveaway! It looks like a wonderful book.

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  39. I have been following your blog for awhile now on facebook.

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  40. I also follow you through blogger.

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  41. That books looks really great!

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  42. I am an old follower of your blog, always love your content

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  43. found you on facebook, absolutely 'like'

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  44. I love this book and would love to have my own copy, thanks for the giveaway!

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  45. I follow you through google reader.
    kristie_keely(at)yahoo(d0t)com

    Check out my giveaway at http://www.facebook.com/NIXOHandmade

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  46. I LOVE your site and your great ideas and projects. Thanks for the opportunity to get a great book. :)

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  47. I "like" you on facebook.
    kristie_keely(at)yahoo(d0t)com

    Check out my giveaway at http://www.facebook.com/NIXOHandmade

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  48. I would love a copy of Sew Serendipity, expecially signed! Thanks.
    kristie_keely(at)yahoo(d0t)com

    Check out my giveaway at http://www.facebook.com/NIXOHandmade

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  49. love it. would love to add it to my collection and sew some things for myself for a change!

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  50. I am a faithful follower ! Thanks for the chance to get this adorable book :)

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  51. I've followed Serendipity's website, and what a thrill it must have been for you to meet the creator. Please enter me in the book giveaway.

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  52. I have already "liked" you on Facebook.

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  53. That book looks very interesting - I'll bet the young ladies I help with sewing projects at our church would love it!

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  54. I am a follower and really enjoy your blog!

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  55. That looks like a great book to win! hanks for the giveaway!

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  56. I love your blog, I have been following you for awhile now.

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  57. I'd love a copy of that lovely book! j-j-s AT juno DOT com

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  58. And I'm already a follower of your blog! j-j-s AT juno DOT com

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  59. I "like" your facebook page.

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  60. I already "follow" your blog, but hadn't realised I could follow it officially!! Hooray! So that's done.
    I already follow you on FB, so that's done.
    All I need to do now is leave a comment here... oh wait... hooray, that's done too

    Wonderful, wonderful giveaway, thank you. I'll now throw myself at the mercy of the random number generator...

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  61. And a second comment, for my second entry

    Do I leave a 3rd comment here or on FB? Im confused!!
    I will anyway...

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  62. ... and you can delete it if need be!!

    Btw, my 1st entry has come up as 'me', not 'Debby B' for some reason!!

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  63. This looks like such a great resource to have...Lots of illustrations is what I need.

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  64. I follow the blog! it's one of my sites I visit daily!

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  65. Those coats are amazing, I've loved coats forever, but they are hard to wear in AZ. This would be a lovely treat.

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  66. What a lovely giveaway! Crossing my fingers...

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  68. i follow your blog! This looks like a lovely book!

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  69. This book is on my shortlist! Thank you for the giveaway!

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  70. I really would love to try one of those coat patterns for my lovely college daughter. She would look so chic.

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  71. I am also a blog follower (love it, too).

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  72. Love your site and I have gotten many good Ideas from your post. Thank you so much

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  73. I am a folower of you blog sbm11685@yahoo.com

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  74. I also liked your FB page thanks! sbm11685@yahoo.com

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  75. It was that last coat pattern that sold me on the book, too. I wish i could just get my hands on that exact fabric!! But every thing is so cute! How generous of you to give it away!!!

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  76. Oh I would love to have this book! I'm starting to make clothing for all of my family and I want some cute patterns for me and those coats are super cute!

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  77. I follow on Facebook as well.

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  78. Those coats are AMAZING!! Wow, what an artist :)

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  79. I've had my eye on this book for a while! Thanks for all the good sewing tips on your blog too!
    -Laura (laura.e.maxwell@gmail.com)

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  80. I'm a follower on FB now. :)
    -Laura (laura.e.maxwell@gmail.com)

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  81. Now "officially" following your blog too!
    -Laura (laura.e.maxwell@gmail.com)

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  82. Just recently found your site - very inspriational... makes me feel more courageous about trying to sew clothes for myself:)

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  83. official blog follower now too:) and facebook fan. whooot!

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  84. I've had my eye on this book for a while. I love your blog!

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  85. yay! thanks for offering this. love the mod jacket

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  86. This is so exciting! Hope I win!

    kgross333(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  87. I follow Cottage Home blog!

    kgross333(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  88. oh, and i've been following your blog for a spell. love it!

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  89. and i now follow you on fb too. thanks again for hosting this.

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  90. Love your blog and what a stunning book!

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  91. LOVE this give away. "Sew" many fun hours of projects.

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  92. I am a new seamstress and would love to have some more ideas and patterns to work with. Sewing is my new favorite distraction and this would keep me busy for hours!!!!

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  93. I'd love this book!
    ecisley(at)comcast.net

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  94. I follow your blog.

    ecisley(at)comcast(dot)net

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  95. I'm a fan on fb!
    ecisley(at)comcast(dot)net

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  96. I've been wanting that book ... the projects are so fun and have such a unique twist!

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  97. I'm already a follower of The Cottage Home.

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  98. I would love to win this book, as I have a new 6 month old son but can't quite fit back into my clothes. I am working on that, but would love to make myself some things. Thank you for a truly wonderful giveaway.

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  99. LOVE this book! I'd like a second copy to gift :) mamalusco at ortelco dot net

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  100. Loyal follower :) mamalusco at ortelco dot net

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  101. LIke you on FB, too! Promise I'm not the crazy stalker-type :) mamalusco at ortelco dot net

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  102. I love the coats in the book! Since we just moved to an area that has very cold winters, I could definitely use the patterns to make some nice warm coats.

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  103. I read you on Google everyday! I'm addicted to your awesomeness!

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  104. I love the same coat you do; great giveaway! And thanks for the chance.

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  105. Would love to make those coats for my two grown daughters - we all follow your blog! Thanks for sharing!

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  106. I would love to win this book!!

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  107. Love that outfit Ms Whitt is wearing in the picture of her holding the book! Hope the book is that cute!

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  108. love love your ideas and the way you use fabric!!
    joelisa@hotmail.com

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  109. I love your coats!!! I follow your blog and you on Facebook. I would love to own your book!!! If I had known the opportunities of writing books, designing patterns and working with wonderful fabrics was an option, I would have been right there with you at the Salt Lake City show. What wonderful talent and a wonderful job!
    Tamara.kemp @yahoo.com

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  110. How exciting, I just discovered your wonderful blog today AND you are having a give away of something I am coveting!

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  111. Nice blog, thanks for the giveaway!

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  112. Wow, what a book, I Love that first Coat too!!! Thank~you so much for a Fabulous Give Away!!

    Nancy

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  113. I do follow your Blog!!

    Thanks, Nancy

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  114. I like and follow you on FB!!

    Nancy

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  115. Nice blog, thanks for the giveaway!

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  116. and, um, I would love to win this book! I check it out from the library, and don't want to give it back!

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  117. I follow your blog using goggle reader

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  118. And I am of course your facebook fan!

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  119. I love books and this one looks great!

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  120. and I am following you on facebook as well

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  121. Wow, Lindsay! I see you already have 162 entries for this give-away! Well, I will enter with this comment: That lady looks like YOU made that dress that she is wearing. It's just your style/creation! :) Sadly, I am NOT a seamstress... BUT, if I won this book, I would gift it to my cousin, Sandra, who has been a wonderful seamstress her whole life. I'm sure she would enjoy seeing these patterns. So please enter me in your give-away. Thank you!
    Best regards,
    Gloria

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  122. What a wonderful giveaway!
    Narelle
    relmuffngirls@bigpond.com

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  123. and I follow you on FB =)
    Narelle
    relmuffngirls@bigpond.com

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  124. i follow you through bloglines :)

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  125. and i liked cottage mama on FB.

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  126. Would love to win this book! Thank you for the opportunity!

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  127. Oh my gosh, my daughter would LOVE this book!!!

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  128. I liked the Cottage Home on facebook! :)

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  129. I just found your blog but am now a follower and I will be watching daily for new posts!

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  130. This sounds like a great book!
    Thank you!
    missysaprons@yahoo.com

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  131. I am a new follower!
    missysaprons@yahoo.com

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  132. What a great book! Would love a copy.
    Evin5 at aol dot com

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  133. I've been meaning to try more sewing for myself. This book would be a great help! sarah AT vraeden DOT com

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  134. What a lovely book. Thank you for sharing! sarah AT vraeden.com

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  135. Fabulousness!

    Deborah
    Homemaker Honey
    homemakerhoney.com
    homemakerhoney @g mail .c om

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  136. What beautiful coats! This would be so much fun to have. I think I would make everything in it.

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