2/18/2011

Big Announcement: Introducing the Ruffled Begonia {and a double Giveaway!}

Giveaway has closed!
i'm so excited to let you all in on a little secret....errr...project i've been working on. 
i started a pattern shop called  
The Ruffled Begonia!!! wahoo!
it's something i've been tossing back and forth for awhile. and thanks to my good friend and mentor, Scotti, i opened The Ruffled Begonia about a month ago. i was hoping to get at least 3 patterns done before i told you lovelies about my new shop. but mommy life happened and only two are done. but i am really excited about the 2 patterns that are done!
being a breastfeeding mom myself, i wanted a cover that was both stylish and functional. so i designed this Ruffled Nursing Cover. it is lined and has plenty of coverage. i have a couple more designs for nursing covers that i plan to create patterns for {whenever i get the time!!} .

i {heart} ruffles! and this bag is rufflicious!! this is the perfect little bag to grab on your way out the door. this bag can be made using fat quarters for the ruffles.

***i will be giving away "Party Favors" from the Ruffled Begonia later today. so check back and act fast if you want one!!***
GIVEAWAY
win the sample Layla Bag pictured above?! {yup, i'm giving away the actual bag, not the pattern!}
OR
 a sample Ruffled Nursing Cover made by one of my awesome pattern testers and friend, Caroline from Artfully @ Atelier Carolinel!


Required Entry: leave me a comment telling me a pattern you would like to see in the Ruffled Begonia. and please specify which sample you would like- Nursing Cover or Bag (1 entry)

Additional Entries:
  • Follow Craftaholics Anonymous blog- current or new (1 entry) 
  • Follow Artfully @ Atelier Caroline (1 entry)
  • Follow Craftaholics Anonymous on Facebook (1 entry)
  • Follow Craftaholics Anonymous on Twitter (1 entry)
  • 1 EXTRA entry if your birthday is in February! {consider this my gift to you ;} 
  • 1 entry for each of the following that you do to spread the word about this giveaway: tweet, blog, or FB status update and please include this link: http://tinyurl.com/6joxqun
    • {copy and paste one of these if you want} 
      • i want to win a sample from Ruffled Begonia!! http://tinyurl.com/6joxqun  @CraftaholicAnon
      • love ruffles? check out this killer sample handbag giveaway from Ruffle Begonia  http://tinyurl.com/6joxqun @CraftaholicAnon

**leave a separate comment for EACH entry and your email address in one comment unless it is linked to your account** 
*open to WORLDWIDE entries!*
giveaway ends Monday, February 21, 2011 at 11:59PM.  winner will be chosen by random.org.
good luck!

DISCLOSURE: this is a post to promote my own shop. I gave myself a HUGE pat on the back and a bunch of FREE patterns. haha.

395 comments:

  1. Congratulations! How exciting! And thanks for sharing the fun with us!

    Love both of your beautiful new projects, but since my nurslings are all grown up now, I'd pick the lovely purse....and probably have to fight my oldest daughter to keep it! lol!

    Thanks again!

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  2. LOVE IT!!!!!

    love ruffles? check out this killer sample handbag giveaway from Ruffle Begonia http://tinyurl.com/6joxqun @CraftaholicAnon

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  3. Oh boy! I'm on a roll! :) My birthday is the 24th! Thanks!

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  4. how about ruffled aprons? :) I would have to choose the lovely purse for myself; but those nursing covers are lovely!

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  5. adorable! I just purchased a nursing cover (dang!) so I would choose the layla bag. So pretty!!

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  6. i follow your blog and have for some time now :)

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  7. i also follow you on twitter.
    Aanewcreation

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  8. and on facebook now! :)
    Courtney Schmidt

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  9. Ashley C. I follow your blog.

    ashley@artbyashleyphotography.com

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  10. Ashley C. i "like" (and love!) you on facebook.

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  11. I would love to see some cute patterns for bags! oh and I would like the bag

    kaysiscrafts@gmail.com

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  12. I think a little girls skirt with ruffles would be adorable! I would love to have the bag!

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  13. I follow via GFC
    ThankfullyThrifty at gmail dot com

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  14. I'm not great w patterns but I'd like to try the bag one and win it as well.

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  15. Follow you on twitter
    @thankfulthrifty

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  16. So my bday isn't in feb but I just had a baby feb 6 - 12 days ago! And since these items would be used for her I think that should count. :)

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  17. Love the purse! that is what I would pick. Other pattern ideas - a tote type of bag or messenger bag!
    thanks!

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  18. i now follow Carolines blog too! gfc

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  19. Perfect timing...My baby is due in August! I really love the ruffle cover up.

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  20. Ruffled aprons would be very cute to see! I love the bag.

    dominiquesboutique@yahoo.com

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  21. I follow craftaholics anonymous blog :)

    dominiquesboutique@yahoo.com

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  22. I follow you on twitter.

    dominiquesboutique@yahoo.com

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  23. I like Craftaholics anonymous on fb

    dominiquesboutique@yahoo.com

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  24. I'd like to see pillow-case dress patterns. I'd love to win the adorable bag! SO CUTE!

    charityd AT centurytel DOT net

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  25. I am a blog follower!
    charityd AT centurytel DOT net

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  26. I facebooked about this giveaway...

    khttp://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Craft-Couture/186002881423506

    dominiquesboutique@yahoo.com

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  27. Wow, congratulations to you on your new shop and wishing you lots of success! I think some little girl pinafores or tiered skirts would be really cute.

    Thanks for the giveaway. I just stopped nursing my youngest a few months back, so I'd love to win your fab ruffled bag!

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  28. Faithful blog follower! And I can't believe you're willing to give up that beautiful bag! And I'm definitely going to be needing that nursing cover tutorial! So cute!

    -Brittany
    mommyspocket@hotmail.com

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  29. I've been following Caroline, too. She's so stylish!

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  30. I also follow your facebook page!

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  31. I tweeted about this..
    http://twitter.com/?status=Big%20Announcement%3A%20Introducing%20the%20Ruffled%20Begonia%20{and%20a%20double%20Giveaway!}%20http%3A%2F%2Fnetworkedblogs.com%2Fes0Io#!/CraftCouture44

    dominiquesboutique@yahoo.com

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  32. Ooh! I love the layla bag! I hope I win! :)

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  33. I think more bag patterns would be good who couldn't use another bag. I'd like the bag but my daughter who will be having her 2nd in April I guess I'll go with the nursing cover since she could really use it.
    Holly

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  34. I follower your blog for awhile and I love it.
    Holly

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  35. I liked you on FB liked you awhile back
    Holly

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  36. I follow on twitter I love twitter
    Holly

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  37. Oooh... the Layla bag is just gorgeous... am a follower (will be heading over to FB now & will be back shortly :)
    Cheers
    The spangler @
    The Quick Unpick
    *and I just love the yellow accents and the pillows - gorgeous*

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  38. Ruffled apron was suggested and I second that. Also, I would like to win a bag!

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  39. My birthday is next Wednesday!! Hooray for extra entries!

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  40. Am your newest (but my guess is not for long - you're on fire!!) follower on FB :)

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  41. Congratulations on your new business. Love the name! :) I'd love to win the bag and I'd love to see a diaper bag pattern in your shop.

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  42. Thank you for leading me to Artfully @ Atelier Caroline... what a great blog - am now a follower

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  43. LOVE that nursing cover and bag! So cute! and unique too!! I think patterns are the way to go and I'd love to see more baby things or more bags!

    (I think I want the bag!)

    Sarah8914 at gmail dot com

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  44. I'd love either a ruffled apron or a ruffled laptop sized bag! And I'd choose the bag sample! Thanks!

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  45. I would like to see any sort of dress/skirt patterns at the Ruffled Begonia!

    I would love to have the nursing cover (so cute! plus i have a baby on the way)!

    ~Katie~

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  46. I would love to see maybe some little girl skirts or even mommy skirts. Hey, I think I just came up with something matching mommy and daughter skirts. I would like the bag since I don't have any babies anymore, and when I didn't I couldn't really breastfeed very well. Thanks

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  47. Congratulations! It is so wonderful that you are taking your talent to the next level. Good wishes to you.
    I am a SAHM and love your blog! You are an inspiration!

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  48. I'm new to sewing so I have no idea what patterns I'd like to see, but I'm LOVING the blog! I would love to have the ruffled bag- it's adorable!

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  49. I am in love with the ruffle bag-- so amazingly cute!

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  50. Oh my goodness I LOVE that bag !! SO CUTE. I would really like to see ruffled aprons or ruffled skirts or dresses, more bags etc. The possibilities are endless ! I just really enjoy ruffles :)

    sheena_martin07@hotmail.com

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  51. I am a follower of this GREAT blog !

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  52. I follow Artfully @ Atelier Caroline ! :)

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  53. I love the nursing cover! The one I have just doesn't seem to cover enough, and it doesn't have a cute ruffle.

    As for a pattern what about a little bib with a ruffle around the outside. I can never have too many bibs.

    stephwood123@hotmail.com

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  54. Congratulations! Love the shop name. =]

    How about patterns for ruffled pretties for us mommas? (shirts, scarves, etc)

    I would choose the bag. Thanks! =]

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  55. I follow you on facebook.

    stephwood123@hotmail.com

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  56. I follow craftaholics anonymous =]

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  57. I follow you on twitter.

    stephwood123@hotmail.com

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  58. I follow your blog :)

    stephwood123@hotmail.com

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  59. I put the giveaway as my status on facebook !

    love ruffles? check out this killer sample handbag giveaway from Ruffle Begonia http://tinyurl.com/6joxqun @CraftaholicAnon

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  60. My husbands birthday is in February...does that count? His name is on my account :)

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  61. I would love to see an apron pattern. I would love the bag.

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  62. How about a car seat blanket cover with ruffles? I would definitely make one for my new little girl!

    mikencara@hotmail.com

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  63. I'd like to see a clutch or purse pattern made completely out of zippers. I'd like to win the ruffled bag.
    heidikittelson at gmail dot com

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  64. I'm a follower of your blog! Oh and I would like the nursing cover, oober cute!

    mikencara@hotmail.com

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  65. I love the nursing cover, being a BFing Mom, but I'd love to see an apron for the kitchen!
    I also like you on FB, and my B'day is the 7th of Feb. :)

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  66. Liked you on facebook and now follow both blogs.

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  67. I "liked" Craftaholics Anonymous on Facebook.

    mikencara@hotmail.com

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  68. I'd like to see more bag items because I adore her bag :D

    ckaylie777(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  69. Follow Craftaholics Anonymous.
    heidikittelson at gmail dot com

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  70. I'm a current follower of Craftaholics Anonymous blog

    ckaylie777(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  71. Follow Artfully @ Atelier Caroline.
    heidikittelson at gmail dot com

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  72. I follow Artfully @ Atelier Caroline

    ckaylie777(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  73. I followed Craftaholics Anonymous on Facebook

    ckaylie777(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  74. I followed Craftaholics Anonymous on Twitter

    ckaylie777(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  75. Follow Craftaholics Anonymous on facebook.
    heidikittelson at gmail dot com

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  76. http://twitter.com/#!/ckaylie777/status/38622459116789760

    that's my tweet
    ckaylie777(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  77. Follow Craftaholics Anonymous on twitter (@hkittelson)
    heidikittelson at gmail dot com

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  78. http://www.facebook.com/#!/ckaylie777/posts/196271573735727

    That's my facebook update

    ckaylie777(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  79. I would go with the purse since I don't have any kids, and will not be expecting any for a while. (also i agree with other comments about ruffles and aprons... just a thought. AND CONGRATS)

    jennyann8@gmail.com

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  80. I follow you!!! love all these giveaways! What a birthday!

    jennyann8@gmail.com

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  81. http://tranntb08.blogspot.com/2011/02/friday-giveaway.html

    that's my blog post

    ckaylie777(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  82. I would like to see the pattern for some bags. I would love the bag!!

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  83. I follow you, love your blog! I love that ruffle bag. I am headed over to purchase the pattern!

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    Jodi

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  84. I am a nursing mom...but will be ending soon. I have wanted a nursing cover this whole time!!! Bummer. So it would probably make more sense to have the bag at this point (since this is my last baby). Bags are always needed and always handy to have! And I LOVE this bag. So cute and rufflicious!!! :)

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  85. I'm dying to win this nursing cover! So beautiful!! And I would love to see a pattern for a ruffled apron someday. Hope I'm the winner - THANKS!! :)

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  86. I'd love to see more bag patterns, for some reason I can never have too many bags!
    I'd choose the nursing cover for my sister who's expecting.

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  87. I would like to see something with a toile pattern! I LOVE toile...maybe in lavender?? I also LOVE the bag!! I am so in love with ruffles its ridiculous!

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  88. Love both! I would lean a little more towards the bag since I'm not nursing right now.

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  89. I am a current follower of craftaholics anonymous

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  90. I am a current follower of craftaholics anonymous on facebook!

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  91. Those are amazing! I think aprons would be a fun pattern to have :) A girl feels good cooking when she is in a ruffly little number ;)

    I would pick the adorable bag this time due to my lack of babies at the current time ;)

    yosho_13@hotmail.com

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  92. I'm a follower of Artfully@Alellier Caroline

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  93. Congrats on the shop, Linda! :) I am a Follower and I'd love to win!!!

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  94. i would like to see some more bag patterns! this one is so cute!

    i would pick the bag :)

    sarah at dahlhome dot org

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  95. LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! So cute :)

    I'm a 'follower'!!

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  96. I love them both... but I would pick the purse! Great job!

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  97. Just beautiful! I would love to win the Layla Bag!
    I would love to see more purse and diaper bag patterns in your shop:)

    email: lesli_lulu@hotmail.com

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  98. I think more bag patterns or perhaps a fun apron! I would choose the bag!!

    charisse_medico@yahoo.com

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  99. I follow your blog

    charisse_medico@yahoo.com

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  100. i've 'liked' you on facebook for a while now - and i'd love to win the bag!

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  101. I follow on facebook.

    charisse_medico@yahoo.com

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  102. I put the link to this as my facebook status!

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  103. I would like to see quilting patterns in the store.

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  104. perhaps a cute apron?
    (i'd like the cover!)

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  105. I would love to see a pattern for a small makeup bag. Ruffles on it would a nice addition too:) I would love to have the bag pattern!

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  106. I follow CA on twitter. SUPERMOM_Kelli

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  107. Congratulations! How exciting!

    I would like to see patterns for big bags and floor pillows!

    I would like the bag!

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  108. I tweeted! http://twitter.com/#!/SUPERMOM_Kelli/status/38648653430276096

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  109. First congrats on opening the store! I would love the bag it's super cute!

    I would love to see some frilly pillows!!

    lindsayfields at live dot com

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  110. I love the bag and I'd like to see some ruffled baby dresses!

    melissastaker(at)gmail(dot)com

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  111. I follow the blog.

    melissastaker(at)gmail(dot)com

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  112. Facebook follower

    melissastaker(at)gmail(dot)com

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  113. I'm a follower!

    libby dot lohnes at gmail dot com

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  114. I'd pick the purse. It's so cute. Plus, my youngest is 5. She better not be nursing anymore!

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  115. i'd love to see BOY patterns :)
    boys always seem to get left out of the loop.

    that bag would be awesome!

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  116. I would love to see a ruffled little girl skirt pattern.
    Cmcrandell@gmail.com

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  117. My birthday is in February(3rd) and Valentines Day is my favorite. I LOVE February.

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  118. Current CA follower! I would love the bag since I'm done nursing for now.
    cmcrandell@gmail.com

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  120. I'm a blog follower, of course.

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  121. I'm with those who said aprons. They're so easy but so cute! I'd be a pattern tester on one of those if you were looking.... :)

    (these are out of order because I left of the preference.) I'd be all for the bag. The cover would do someone else FAR more good!

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  122. FABULOUS!!!!

    I love both, I'd be happy to receive either. The bag is adorable, and I have a baby on the way for July!

    I agree with a couple others... ruffled aprons!!

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  123. I follow Craftaholics Anonymous blog!

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  124. I love the bag! so cute!! i'd love to see one in a child's size.

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  125. tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/7alltogether/status/38666593198149633

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  126. I'd love to see a pattern for a cute apron, I have been dying to make one for a year now! I'd pick the Layla Bag you posted! It's SO adorable! I might have to buy the pattern whether I win or not :) Thanks for the chance to win!

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  127. I think it would be really cute tO see a ruffled once pattern. I love the bag, really cute ruffles

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  128. blogged about it :)
    http://confessionsofaclearanceshopaholic.blogspot.com/2011/02/craftaholics-anonymous-go-enter-her.html

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  129. I think a pattern for a ruffled apron would be super cute. Plus, I have a thing for aprons. I would love the ruffled bag, since I think I may just buy your pattern and try to make the nursing cover myself! :)

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  130. I started following Artfully @ Atelier Caroline

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  131. I posted a link to your giveaway as my facebook status!

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  132. I LOV LOV LOV the bag! hooter hider is cute too. I guess I'd like to see more home items, pillows, duvet covers etc.

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  133. i follow your twitter feed an love this giveaway!! <3

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  134. I follow your blog :)
    chelsea[dot]dorn{at}yahoo[dot]com

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