Friday, January 25, 2008

~*Will You Be My Valentine?*~ Give Away!!

Happy early Valentine's Day to you! I am so joyful with all the love in my life... my husband, my kids, my extended family, and all my friends! My wish for you all...... that you have as much (maybe even more) love in your own lives!

As promised..... I have a Valentine offering for you! One of you will be getting a little bit more than everyone else.... but you are ALL getting a gift! Because all my friends mean the world to me ~ you all deserve something special!

You will all get to 'enter' your name in a Valentine drawing to have your chance to receive this..........

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~*Included in the gift is....... 3 pieces of hand dyed (by me) red wool, a tin of Mrs. Fields Premium Assorted Chocolates (It is only a 2 oz. size ~ but I thought the tin was darling & I know the chocolate will be yummy!), and a sewing roll up made by yours truly.

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The wool pieces are all about (not exactly) 13 by 14 inches. They are all over dyed on textured prints. Now.... you must know, I am not a professional dyer..... but I did my best! (All have been washed after the dye process with Orvus soap.) The colors in the pictures are showing up with a little more of a yellow cast than they actually have in person ~ they are not orange. Now, hopefully I can hold out & not open the tin of chocolates before they are placed in the mail!

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I made the little sewing roll out of scraps from left over projects.... but I think it turned out as precious as precious can be! When open, it is about 3 by 9 inches. I have stitched the bird on linen with a lovely red floss. The fabrics used are reproductions Civil War era prints. The roll has been filled with various olde tyme notions ~ a few bone buttons, rusty safety and straight pins, and a couple old needles. I did some hand stitching around the entire piece with my favorite linen thread & attached a cotton string for the tie up. The scrap of fabric on the inside has been stitched on over a piece of cotton batting to add a little more stability & protection (so you don't get poked by the pins & needles!). Of course, I severely aged the entire piece with my walnut & spice mix. It does appear to have flecks of dirt on it..... but I assure you, this is only ground up cinnamon & cloves.

To sign up for your chance to receive this gift package in the mail (there is only one!)..... leave a comment on this post. You will have until Sunday night, midnight, to sign up. Please make sure I can contact you ~ either thru your blog or by email..... that way, if you are the winner of the drawing, I can get your address & mail out your gift next week. (Sorry, but this is only for US and Canada friends.) The winner will be announced here on my blog on Monday, January 28th, 2008.

Because you all deserve a gift....... this is for everyone .......

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A little doodle for you to enjoy! Hook it, punch it, penny rug it.... or do as you wish. Please be kind and give credit for the design to me, Betty Dekat/primitivebettys.

Ok..... enter now my friends! Hugs & smiles to you all....... Betty

(P.S. I forgot to mention.... the bird was stitched from a pattern in Lori Brechlin's Notforgotten Farm's.... Stitches in Tyme booklet. If you don't have it.... you might want to check it out. She gives some really wonderful ideas & instrucion in it!)

83 comments:

  1. How Wonderful !!! Please, please enter my name for your drawing of those goodies !!! And thank you for the Doodle also... It is just toooo sweet !!!
    Robin Leuschen
    robin_leuschen_06@yahoo.com

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  2. How wonderful!
    You are such a kind & giving person Betty ~ may it always come back to you~

    Blessed be!

    Lori from Notforgotten Farm

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  3. Hey Betty - thanks so much for the free patterns and for showing the finished projects from your sewing friends! Oh, please enter me for your wonderful valentine's give-away. Beautiful work as always! sandi
    setelzrow@grandecom.net

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  4. What a beautiful bundle of wool, and your hand made gift is wonderful! You are just so creative Betty, and very generous. I love the free pattern - thank you! Please enter me in the drawing.
    Patti Stephens
    ayntbee@comcast.net

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  5. Your cute little doodle might just get me back in to needle punch! I'd love to be added to your Valentine's Day drawing also! ;o)

    Naomi-CT
    nallenteach@gmail.com

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  6. Betty, YOu are so kind and talented toooo. I love the doddle drawing and the drawing for goodies, ohhhhhhh soooooo nice. You really do so much for our group, I am most thankful too. Please add my name to your drawing. Catherine Warner Malarky2@comcast.net

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  7. Oh I see that doodle done in a wool applique! Thank you for sharing it with us! and Pleaseeeeee sign me up for your give away!

    Huggles, Jean :)

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  8. Here I am, Bossy Betty! Sign me up for your give away!

    SARAH

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  9. Betty,
    You are so thoughtful to offer this gift to someone. You are a true friend to all your crafting friends and I am glad I have had a chance to know you, even if it is online only:)
    Debbie aka Kitane
    Woolensails@verizon.net

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  10. oh how beautiful is this Betty
    you are awesome!!!!!

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  11. What a nice thing to do Betty. I just love all your items. Thanks for the freebie. Might use that on my next project.Enter me!!!
    Brenda-auntieb56
    sandbtapia@comcast.net

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  12. Betty, you're work is just lovely! I would very much like my name to be added to your "Giveaway". Very generous of you to hold it, thank you. :)

    ~Peace,
    Alie

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  13. What a nice way to celebrate Valentine's Day. You're so sweet.
    Jeannette PA
    maggiegypsy@comcast.net

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  14. Betty,
    What wonderful and exciting gifts you are giving. I would count myself blessed indeed to win such goodies. Thank you for offering them. Lori

    homespunprimsbylori@gmail.com

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  15. Oh Betty!! How fun!!! Please put my name in the drawing!!

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  16. Betty,
    You're really keeping your New year's resolutions!! Count me in.

    Thanks for all you do for PRHG!

    Julie Butler
    tpbutleriii@aol.com

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  17. This is a wonderful thing to do! enter me
    bbmarie@gmail.com
    Blessings,
    Brenda

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  18. Betty: I was just checking out all of your wonderful stitcheries today and I must say you are one talented lady!! I didn't even know you did stitcheries. I am glad I found out. Maybe one of these days I will win one!! :)

    I would love to win your Valentine's give away! It would be a treasure! Thanks so much for the nice giveaway too! I want to hook it!! :)

    Christie
    folk*art*woolens
    folkartwoolens@gmail.com

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  19. Oooh, those pictures are so enticing! Thank you for the chance to win!

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  20. Wow what an awesome give away, and what fun too!

    Beautiful wool!

    ~Michele

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  21. What a great blog! Betty your generosity is an inspiration to us all to do better. I love the free patterns and your give-away is just super. It's obvious that you really enjoy giving and making other people happy. Bless yur heart, you are a little angel!!
    Doris
    danners2@att.net

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  22. Hi, Betty! I haven't punched anything since before Christmas, but that Doodle Bird is too cute to pass up--THANKS! Also, I'd love to be entered in your Valentine drawing:-)...Hugs, Marilyn

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  23. Thanks Betty for all your hard work on our group, also the pattern it is so kind of you to take the time for us, the goodies are just great.

    Sylvia Sanchez
    wispywillows06@sbcglobal.net

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  24. Hi Betty, I love all your patterns. Willie and his mate is on my list to do. You are a very talented artist. Your blog is very nice. Please enter me into your drawing.

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  25. OK Betty first thanks for the doodle,love it!!!!
    NOW I REALLY need to win!!!! I REALLY REALLY NEED some red wool & Who doesn't NEED chocolate & the little red heart tin is sooooo cute & the little needlecase??? Well I simply MUST have it!!!!!
    Did I mention my favorite color is RED?????
    The Queen
    jstoff@windstream.net

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  26. Aw, shucks, so many people have entered, not much chance of me winning, but I'm giving it a go anyhow...

    You are a sweetheart to share your talents so freely. I am inspired, and someday when I am not so busy taking care of two tiny little ones, I am going to pay it forward!

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  27. Oh Betty, these are such wonderful treats! Your work is so beautiful, I be just smitten if I were to win...so please enter me in your drawing. Thanks for all your generous offerings...the patterns are GREAT!
    Laurie
    ljfibers@hotmail.com

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  28. How super fun and very generous of you! Please do include this fellow PRHG sister in all the fun!
    Blessings,
    Lora ~ Primkeepings

    brocks5@wjtl.net

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  29. What a wonderful gift to offer your friends! I love the free pattern.....please enter my name your wools look great.

    Laura

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  30. What a nice giveaway & thanks for the free doodle!

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  31. Hi there! I'm new to the PRHG group and couldn't resist coming to your blog! I love your work and this was so very nice of you. Please sign me up for the Valentine giveaway and thanks for the doodle!

    Doreen in PA
    ragdogprimitives
    doreen@cagno.com

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  32. I LOVE the sewing roll!!!! And who wouldn't LOVE chocolates!!!! Woolens in my favorite color!!!!!! Please enter my name, Thanks!!

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  33. Thank you for another wonderful freebie. I am also a huge fan of Lori's. I mostly do needlepunch and have really enjoyed doing your needlepunch dolls. Please enter me in your giveaway. And thank you for a great idea!!!

    ConnieKay
    chascon2729@sbcglobal.net

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  34. Oh, how fun!!! I always enjoy reading your blog so a chance at something you made is just icing on an already sweet cake!!
    Terri
    LittleThistleDesigns

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  35. Please throw my name in the hat Betty I love that little sewing roll, and the hand dyed wool looks lovely! :)

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  36. Betty,

    I would love to be your valentine! How nice of you!

    thanks!

    Irma Sefers
    cookiequilts@yahoo.com

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  37. Just found your blog and what a sweet gesture to have a V-day give-away!
    Please add my name to the drawing.
    I have you bookmarked and I love your stuff! So Primsically Sweet!
    Bear Hugs & Faerie Sprinkles-
    ~Wysperia~
    wysewyspyATgmailDOTcom

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  39. Betty,
    Thank you for being so generous, you are so kind to offer us all a free pattern!... Your Valentine give-away items are wonderful. I love the beautiful wool, the lovely needle case, and who doesn’t want chocolate!!!... Please enter me in the give-away. Good luck to everyone, but I think we are all winners just knowing you.
    Anne
    anne.tiques@yahoo.com

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  40. Wow Betty you are truly a sweet heart..I wanted to Thank You for the doodle,What fun this will be to stitch or needle punch!Im working as time allows on your adorable Willie Has Found Love!!
    I am hand stitching him and his Love!!
    Pretty please add/enter my name to your wonderful "Will You Be My Valentine?*~ Give Away"
    Tahnk You again SO much.
    Sherrie Nordgren
    SympleTymes1@yahoo.com

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  41. I hope I unsubscribed!!! Boy am I flakey!!
    doris

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  42. Betty, this sewing roll is just perfect! How kind of you to share your talents so generously. Jo

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  43. Ooops...this might be on here twice...I'm such a squirrel!
    Love your doodle bird!!! I've been sharing your blog with my little hooking group and they are loving all of these free patterns you've been having on here!!!
    You are so giving!!! May it come back to you 1,000 fold!!!

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  44. Hi Betty girl...what a sweet and wonderful Valentine!please add my name to this list of many and more that covet it!

    and the doodle will be delightful to use...

    thanks bunches...now get to hooking your Big Girl Rug...

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  45. Everything is just beautiful! Surely you get extra points for having such a generous spirit!
    Mary Brown
    jmbrown1@frontiernet.net

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  46. BETTY, I JUST LOVE YOUR SEWING ROLL, BUT AGAIN I LOVE ALL OF YOUR THINGS, YOUR ARE SO TALENTED, AND CREATIVE. PLEASE ENTER ME FOR YOUR VALENTINE, AND THANK YOU, YOU ARE SUCH A KIND AND GIVING PERSON.
    RHONDA
    SRTHMSJR@AOL.COM

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  47. Betty,
    This giveaway is wonderful!! You do such nice work. I love the pattern, will definitely be hooking or punching this one. Thanks so much for the offer.
    Lisa Holland
    primitively_yours@sbcglobal.net

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  48. I love your give-away! I have only just discovered your blog and love reading it. Not only are you a very talented person, but you share your talent with those of us who aren't gifted artists. Thank you!!
    Diane Gill
    dgill3@ec.rr.com

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  49. Betty-
    Thanks for your free patterns!!! And now goodies too? I think I'm in hooking heaven! I'd love to give them a new home!

    Mary from Maryland

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  50. Oopps! I forgot to leave my email just in case...

    Mary in Maryland
    mnmpasq@comcast.net

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  51. What a wonderful give away.Please enter me in the drawing.
    Charlene Cole
    dentonstavern@worldnet.att.net

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  52. Hi Betty, so glad to have found your blog. I am new to this and love the contact with others with similar interests. I am new to rug hooking, love punch needle and quilting and primitive antiques. Look forward to reading more from you.

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  53. Count me in. I just received your 1836 Spring Tyme Sampler pattern (ebay) from you. I love it! I truly enjoy your Blog too.

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  54. Hi Betty! Please enter me into your Valentine give away and thank you so much for the wonderful gift of the free pattern. How sweet of you to share your wonderful creative talents with everyone!
    I enjoy your blog which was introduced to me by Sher/Keith of Old Crow Farm blog. You're a very talented and gifted crafter with a huge heart! Thanks!
    Sher

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  55. Oooooo! Enter me! :) And THANK YOU for the freebie pattern...it's just beautiful!
    :)
    Nutmeg

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  56. Hi Betty~ what a fun give away! And the design is so sweet of you to post. I still haven't tried needle punch!

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  57. Please enter my name Betty ~ your work is awesome!

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  58. OOOH, I did it, I did it.... Hugs Betty!!! MO "Wings and Paws Primitives

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  59. What a dear, keepsake sewing pocket. Your year of giving is so inspirational, Betty--thank you so much for the free pattern. Please enter me in the Valentine drawing.

    Nancy in Oregon
    romeo-n-luna@comcast.net

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  60. How kind and sweet of you Betty. Count me in...............

    Barb

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  61. You are too sweet Betty!!! Thanks for the freebies and please enter me for your Valentine drawing. Chatty Kathy
    kkdittemore@charter.net

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  62. Pick me, pick me LOL! Love your blog, thanks for sharing!

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  63. Thank you so much for having a chance to win! I am new to visiting blogs and now spend too much time reading and seeing so many great items when I should be stitching!
    Tina McFadden
    tinamcfadden@att.net

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  64. Betty,
    Thank you so much for your generous spirit!!
    I hope this gets through--only trying for an hr. or so!!
    Please put me in the drawing for your wonerful valentine!!
    Thanks for your pattern too--it's great.
    Karen
    woodennichol@tellurian.net

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  65. Hi Betty,

    I tired and tired and I think I finally did it, don't know how. You are such a gifted and sharing person may it come back ten fold to you.

    Sheila
    ohio
    wkenned1@columbus.rr.com

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  66. Betty-you are so giving, you inspire me to do the same. One of us will be a lucky, lucky winner.
    Lisa
    chickonaroost
    macfamily@tds.net

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  67. What a sweetie you are Betty! Please enter me for your drawing and heartfelt thanks for blessing us with your treats!
    (Posting this while I'm still in wild, wonderful WINTRY WV! lol)

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  68. What a generous person you are and gifted too. Please sign me up for your giveaway. I love visiting your blog to see what you have been up to.

    Hugs Lisa lwagenhurst@hotmail.com
    http:/craftyeladyecreations.blogspot.com

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  69. You are so generous, Betty. So enjoy reading your blog and all the great patterns that you are including. Many blessings to you and your family.
    Pam - ihook2
    pcrc@comcast.net

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  70. What beautiful things you are giving away! I found out about your giveaway on Sher's blog Old Crow Farm. I love your work!

    Blessings,
    Kay

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  71. Oh I can't believe I missed this..LOVELY...OMG..
    someone will be VERY lucky!!

    deena

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  72. Oh Betty...what a sweetheart you are! Count me in too! Thank You so much for the doodle also. Hugs!

    Kimmie in OP
    kimmarie106@roadrunner.com

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  73. Hey Betty...Thank you for having this contest. It is really a bright spot in this dreary winter weather...YIPPEE...something to look forward too! Love your blogspot..I received my X-stitch pattern yesterday and cant' wait to get started on it!!

    Bobbie from Unionstar Primitives

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  74. Hey Betty...Thank you for having this contest. It is really a bright spot in this dreary winter weather...YIPPEE...something to look forward too! Love your blogspot..I received my X-stitch pattern yesterday and cant' wait to get started on it!!

    Bobbie from Unionstar Primitives

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  75. Hey Betty...Thank you for having this contest. It is really a bright spot in this dreary winter weather...YIPPEE...something to look forward too! Love your blogspot..I received my X-stitch pattern yesterday and cant' wait to get started on it!!

    Bobbie from Unionstar Primitives

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  76. WHOO-Hoo Betty....enter me please!! What a nice thing you are doing...really gives a lift to this dreary winter weather we are having!! Thank you for all your generosity. Love your patterns.

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  77. Hey Betty...Thank you for having this contest. It is really a bright spot in this dreary winter weather...YIPPEE...something to look forward too! Love your blogspot..I received my X-stitch pattern yesterday and cant' wait to get started on it!!

    Bobbie from Unionstar Primitives

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  78. Thank you so much for the wonderful pattern. I appreciate your generosity. Please enter my name for your drawing.
    Donna Mixner
    mixner2@sbcglobal.net

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  79. WOOO HOOO I made it home & online in time to enter!

    Thanks Bossy Betty!!!
    LY
    Tammy

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  80. Please sign me up!

    I just found out about your wonderful designs thanks to my latest newsletter from Simple Folk. LOVE your style!! :D

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  81. I would love to have this little girl. I just purchased the one on ebay with the book and she desperately needs a little sister.

    Thank you.

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  82. I am a newby to penny rug making but am really loving it. Please enter me in your give away. Thank you.

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