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Friday, January 6, 2012

Fun Friday: Sewline Fabric Marking Pencils


Sewline is the sponsor of today's Fun Friday giveaway.  The winner will receive a Sewline mechanical fabric pencil with ceramic leads.









The Sewline fabric marker is a easy to use marker that is perfect for sewing, quilting and embroidery enthusiasts.  The fine tip, with ceramic technology leads, make it an easy to use marking tool on fabrics, especially when using stencils.
You may want to read a previous review, written by SewCalGal, where insights are also shared on testing marking pencils.  Always, do remember to test any fabric marking tool on your fabrics.  And, try to use the lightest level of marking you can use, as this will also help improve the ease of removing any marks later.




To enter to win a Sewline fabric marking pencil, simply be a follower of SewCalGal and leave a comment on this post.  One lucky winner will be randomly selected and announced next Friday, January 13th.   If you haven't ever won a giveaway on a blog, you may want to read my post "WANTED: Quilters that never win at giveaways".

The winner of last weeks' Fun Friday giveaway, sponsored by Martingale & Company, home of that Patchwork Place, for a copy of Make Your Bed: Quilted Bed Runners, Pillows, and More to Suit Your Style, by Leslee Evans, is

Congratulations to Anita (The Other Side of Me)

219 comments:

  1. How SWEET! =) I am so surprised...and so excited too! Thank you for a lovely win...I'm looking forward to checking it out. =)

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  2. I definitely need help with marking. Thanks for the giveaway. I'm already a follower!

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  3. Oh wow! I love this pen and almost ordered one last week. I'm really excited at the chance of winning one. Thanks

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  4. I've heard so much about this marker. Thanks for the chance to win.

    -debby
    Chester, NY

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  5. One of my favourite notions. Wish the refill leads weren't quite expensive though, or that we could buy larger quantities of refills.

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  6. Great giveaway! Thank you for the chance!. I am already a follower.

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  7. what a neat pen. Thanks for the chance to win

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  8. I've been wanting to try one of these, but no one around here sells them yet . . .

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  9. Love your giveaways!! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  10. I haven't seen these before so I'd love to win one!
    I'm a happy follower!

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  11. Thanks for the review...you have a lot of fun things going on here.

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  12. I've been using this pen for the past 2 years. I love it.

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  13. Thanks for the fun 1st Friday giveaway SewCal Gal! And congrats to you Anita on your win! Kim C

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  14. This is an awesome pencil that I would love to win!

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  15. I'm a follower and would love to win one of these pens. I've purchased other Sewline products in the past and been extremely happy with them.

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  16. I'm always looking to try a knew marking pencil or marker. I still haven't found one that I'm totally happy with.

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  17. I've seen this pen and heard a lot about it but never tried it. Thanks for the giveway. seamlessexpressions.gmail.com.

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  18. Have one, but would love to have another. Then I could have different colours!

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  19. What a great giveaway..thanks for the chance to win!

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  20. Thanks for the giveaway! I need a marking pencil.

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  21. I'm a follower. I'd love to try this pencil.

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  22. I haven't had a new marking pencil in ??, a really long time! Thank you for a chance to try a new one...

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  23. I am always looking for new marking things! Thanks :)

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  24. I always think of marking pens that disappear with water, but had never really thought of a marking pencil. I hope I win...I would like to try it out!

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  25. I'd love a Sewline Fabric Pecil! Thanks for the chance to win one! -Jeanne

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  26. Love the video. And would love to have the pencil.

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  27. I woulds love to try this new marker...and congrats to last weeks winner.

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  28. These pens are the best. I would love one to add to my quilting essentials.

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  29. I've been thinking about getting something like this. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  30. Hi Darlene, I could've really used this last week when I was marking about 70 blocks! Thanks and Happy New Year!

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  31. I'm always looking for good markers. I would love to try this one. Thanks for the chance. I'm already a follower.

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  32. This is a great pen, I know because I have one. I use mine for marking embroidery designs. It's awesome. So if you pick me to win, I'll give you the address of a friend who needs and deserves to have one. Thanks for the chance to win! Oh... and I'm a follower and a subscriber from here in Iowa.

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  33. This pen is an answer... I am entering for this giveaway too.

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  34. I'm a follower, and would love a pen! Thanks for the chance!

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  35. Thanks for all the great information you provide. I'd love to try the pen.

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  36. I've always wondered what people use. I bought a crayon style one, but it is difficult to use. I'd love to try this! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  37. I'm always looking for new fabric markers and this one looks lie a keeper!

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  38. I haven't heard of these, but it sounds neat. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  39. Thanks for the review of this marking pen. I look forward to trying it!

    Joanna

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  40. Follower - thanks for the review.

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  41. Thanks for another great giveaway :-). I'm already a follower via your RSS feed.

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  42. I'm a follower and would love to try this. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  43. I'm always looking for a good marking implement. Thanks for the review.

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  44. If I have you in my reader, does that mean I'm a follower? If so....I AM!

    Also, I have this pen and love it. I have the green lead which works great on light colored fabrics.

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  45. Oh wow! I love this pen hope to win.
    Milly in Sweden

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  46. I am a follower! I've heard great things about this pen and would love to win one!

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  47. Oh, how I'd love to win! I'm not happy with the pencil I'm currently using...... bet you can guess why!

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  48. I have followed you a long time. Love to have a decent marker.

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  49. I am a follower and I would LOVE to try that pencil out!

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  50. i like my green sewling pencil! will have to get another for darker colors ... but not grey!
    thanx for the info in the previous post.

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  51. Ceramic lead? I have an emboidery piece I have been putting off because it's not transferred. Time to do that.

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  52. They are a great item. I have them in two colors and will mostly like pick up another one soon.
    shelly beth

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  53. Interesting, I've never seen these before! You can never have too many choices of thing to mark fabric with... I have markers, pencils, soapstones, erasable highlighters, etc. :P

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  54. HAPPILY FOLLOWING YOU!
    I'D LIKE TO TRY THIS PEN.
    THANKS FOR SHARING!

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  55. I am a follower. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  56. I'm a follower and I love that pencil! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  57. congratulations to last weeks winner...
    I am a follower for quite some time now and I love every post... and show here....

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  58. Congrats to last week's winner! I am a regular follower :) Thanks for the opportunity to enter your great giveaway!!

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  59. already a follower :) and what an awesome giveaway!! I've never used a Sewline mechanical pencil before but have read many great raving reviews of them. Too bad I didn't think to ask Santa to bring me one...? Maybe I can talk dh into one for Valentines?? ;)

    Thanks again for chance to win. Love from Indiana! ~bonnie

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  60. Im a follower and woul love one of these. Need a great marker and its a bit out of my budget at the moment, so thanks for the chance!

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  61. I have been wanting to try one of these pencils, but I didn't get one in my stocking.

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  62. Thanks for the giveaway. I'm a follower. I'd love to try one of these pens.

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  63. This looks like a great marking pencil to have. I am already a follower. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  64. I have yet to find a fabric pencil that I like. This looks like a great option!

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  65. Looks like a great pencil...would love to try one! Thanks for a chance....

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  66. Thanks for a chance to win a Sewline pencil. I remember the first time I saw these and thought I would like to get one (someday). Haven't purchased one yet. I read your previous review, and was impressed by your thorough test.

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  67. I would love to try one of these - thanks for the giveaway!

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  68. I would love to try this one! I use several marking tools and always looking for another one.

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  69. Looks like something new to try for me. thanks for the giveaway.

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  70. That looks very handy :0)
    thanks for the chance to win.

    Happy sewing

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  71. Congratulations, Anita! I'd love to give one of these marking pens a try. I've not purchased one.

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  72. I would love to try that marking pen! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  73. loks like a neat new tool .... get item to add to my supplies .... thanks for having a give away... ps I'm a follower

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  74. I love these pens. Thanks for the chance to win one!

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  75. I love these pens! I bought a new color for my stocking stuffer this year, but I go through them so quickly. Thanks for the chance to win a new one!

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  76. I have been reading your blog for awhile but I am now a follower. My friend has one of these pencils and loves it. I would love to win one. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  77. I'm always looking for a better marking pen/pencil. Thanks for all the giveaways!

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  78. I've seen this pen and heard a lot about it but never tried it. Thanks for the giveway.

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  79. congratulations to Anita and I`d love to try this pencil.Thanks for the chance to win.

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  80. I'm always looking for a better way to mark my quilts for quilting or applique. Thanks for the offer to WIN.

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  81. That looks pretty nifty, would love to try it out. I'm a follower.

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  82. Thanks for the review. I've tried several different marking tool and haven't found THE one yet.

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  83. I was just looking into marking tools last night. The are so many to choose from! Thanks for a chance to try this one. I am a follower.

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  84. Finally starting to stretch my wings and get away from following the seam lines... and looking at ways to mark.

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  85. I'm now a follower. Thanks for the opportunity to win your giveaway.

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  86. WOW What a nice pencil. I have several templates I haven't even tried to use yet - this would surely be a great help.
    I'm a follower ... lead on lady :)
    Cathy Byrd
    byrd@gulftel.com

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  87. I think these pens a wonderful, they make marking so easy. I need a second pen so i don't have to change the "leads" when i need to change colour, not greedy just time saving.
    i have been a "lurker" for a while and am now a "follower"

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  88. I'd love to give Sewline a try! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  89. I would love to win this Sewline fabric marking pencil. I have yet to find a marking pencil that really works for me & would love to try this one. Thanks for offering this giveaway.

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  90. I haven't heard of these markers yet. I would love to win!

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  91. I would love to win this ceramic pencil! Especially with all the fmq I'll be doing! I was awake at 3:30 a.m. this a.m. so I got up and was making quilt sandwiches of different batts. Its going to be a batting 2012 experience!
    Thanks for your blog!

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  92. You are so right about testing markers before using. I had a horror story with a marker I had tested on the selvedge of a cotton sateen and not on the body of the fabric. One needs to try them under multiple situations----something I always teach my students

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  93. I love these ceramic pencils. Thanks for the chance to win one.

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  94. I am enjoying the FQM Challenge so far! Thank you to Sewline for sponsoring this weeks giveaway.

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  95. Would love to try this out. I've been trying to find a good marking pencil for some time now!

    Sandy A

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  96. I would like to try this out thank you for the chance to win
    Melisa http://www.crazyqsis.blogspot.com

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  97. I have had my eye on this marking pencil, so would love to win one!

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  98. hmmm... 101.. sounds like a lucky number to me! :-) Thank you for a chance to win one of these marking pencils--they sound great!!

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  99. I am definitively a quilter who never wins anything. Love your website!

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  100. I've heard that this is THE marking pencil to have. I would love to try one. Thanks!

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  101. I am a follower, and would love to win this pencil! :) thanks for the chance.

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  102. Thank you for this chance to win a sewline pencil as know it would help me in marking my quilts. I follow your blog.

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  103. I would love to have one of those marking pencils. Thanks for the chance to win

    Vail in TN

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  104. I would love to give this marking pencil a try. I am a follower. Thanks for the opportunity to win!

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  105. These are the greatest markers. Thanks for the chance to win one.

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  106. Looks like something I would definitely used. Thanks for the chance!

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  107. I love the sewline marking pens -- use them often for my needle turn applique markings...

    TGIF !
    Karen

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  108. Thanks for the Fun Friday Giveaway. I hope I've cured my "never win a prize" situation!

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  109. I would love to give this a try. If I don't win I am putting it on my wish list.

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  110. Always looking for a good marking tool. This would be great to try.

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  111. Wow! What an absolutely fantastic giveaway! If I don't win one, I'm going to buy one! Thank you to you and the giveaway sponsor for the chance to win.

    xo -E

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  112. I am a follower and would love a chance to win your wonderful giveaway

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  113. I'm now a follower and would really love to win the Sewline fabric marking pencil! Thanks for the opportunity to participate:)
    LauraT

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  114. I would love one of these, thanks for the chance.

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  115. I am a follower of your blog. I am always looking at alternative ways to mark my fabrics. Thank you for the info, and the giveaway.

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  116. I'm a follower. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  117. Great Giveaway! I follow and would love to win!

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  118. I'd love to win a Sewline marking pencil - thanks for the opportunity!

    And of course I'm a follower?

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  119. I have never tried these! Thanks for the chance to win!!

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  120. Thank you for such a great review and for the giveaway! I am already a follower of your blog...love it!

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  121. I would to win the marking pencil. Thanks for the give away. I'm also a follower.

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  122. Your review answered so many questions for me. thanks for introducing me to this form of quilt marking. i am ready to roll now, well as soon as my studio drys out, we had a bit of a flood yesterday. Ugh

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  123. I am so excited about the FMQ challenge, have been drawing and plan to hit my practice sandwiches today. I have several quilts that need quilting! Thanks for such a great blog, learning experience and information, plus give aways! Who could ask for more?

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  124. I do follow you and would love to win - thanks for the giving.

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  125. Oh yes! I'm a long-time follower and I'd love to win!

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  126. I've never heard of them. Would love to try one out.

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  127. I've been hearing good things about these pens so would love to try them out.
    thanks!

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  128. I would love to win this marker. Thanks for the chance.

    Janet

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  129. That's a cooooool marker that I've never seen before. Probably would be great on darker fabrics.

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  130. I'm a never have won a giveaway people. I follow your blog and I would love to win. Contact info:
    Mary Beth Ticknor
    marybeth.ticknor@yahoo.com

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  131. I have one with white lead and love it! But I didn't know there are other colors of lead as well. I am an avid follower of your blog - thanks for taking time to share with all of us!

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  132. Yes, I would like to win this sew line marking pencil! Looks like a great tool, would love to try it! Keeping my fingers crossed, lol!

    Thanks!

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  133. Gee, I clicked on anonymous, lol, don't like it, so here I am again, I want to win!
    Thanks!

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  134. I could really use one of these. It looks like it makes a very thin line, just what I've been looking for. Perfect! What a wonderful giveaway! ;->

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  135. I'm thinking this must be a great marking pencil because every time I try to buy one at my local quilt store they are sold out!

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  136. I love my pen and another would go nicely in my traveling pack! These are great

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  137. This pencil looks great. Thanks for counting me in, Darlene!

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  138. I have heard of this pencil and would definitely like to check it out. Thanks for a chance to win.

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  139. Would love a chance to try these!

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  140. I love my Sewline marking pencil, but hate having to change the colors, so I would love to win another!

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  141. I need a fine line marker and Sewline sounds like a good choice.

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  142. I have the pencil as well, very smooth writing.

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  143. They make very good products!

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  144. Keep showing us the new and not-so-new products. Love getting your ideas on their use. Go FMQ!!

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  145. oh what a very nice looking marking pen, i definitely need to mark my lines more lightly, i always seem to have trouble getting some markings out.

    thanks for the tip

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  146. I love these markers, especially for use with quilting stencils.

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  147. I love Sewline pencils. I need more black leads!! lol It works so well on so many projects. What a great giveaway! Thanks.

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  148. This looks like a fantastic tool. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  149. Oh, I 'sew' need something better than the graphite pencil I use for everything. And, I thought I would branch out and try a washable marker that I may regret... I think some time with bleach gel is in my future!

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  150. Even if I don't win, I think that pencil/pen is on my shopping list! Tracing that stencil looked so easy.

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  151. That pen looks like a great marking tool. I think it would be good for embroidery or quilting. Thanks for the offer. Love your blog.

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  152. I'm working on my FMQ and taking the Challenge. A good marker would help me, as I am a real beginner. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  153. Thanks for introducing us to this pencil. It sounds like a great tool for the fabric artist.

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  154. What a cool marking tool, hope I win (I've never won one of these :c))

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  155. Looks like a great addition for any quilter.

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  156. I would love to win this! Thanks for the giveaway chance!

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  157. I love your blog and would enjoy using this pencil.

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  158. Would love to win this. Thanks for all the work you do on this blog and the FMQ challenge.
    Pat

    babcia2008@ymail.com

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  159. Love new tools, thanks for keeping us in the know!

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  160. This is one I would REALLY like to win! ;-) Thanks for yet another great giveaway.

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  161. I would love a chance to try one of these pencils :)

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  162. Hi, I sure could use a marker like that. Thank you for the giveaway.

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  163. Congrats to the ever-deserving Anita. Thanks for the chance Darlene.

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  164. I never win anything, but keep trying anyway! I use a chalk pencil for marking, would love to "move up" to this ceramic pencil.

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  165. I love your blog and am a faithful follower of yours but have never won a give-a-way. Some day I will. I love this pencil and all the different leads it have - although quite expensitive. Happy stitches to you.

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  166. Fabulous and I would love to win(never have won anything yet).Kathy Schatt.

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  167. THanks for the chance to win one of these awesome pencils. I hope to win sometime!!!

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  168. I'm always looking for good tools that make things easier! Thanks for the change to win it!!!
    md_angelo@libero.it

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  169. This is one of my favorite marking pencils. It has a very thin line, very accurate when drawing the line for handsewing and hand applique. Nice to not have to use a pencil sharpner...especially when in the car or visiting somewhere.

    hugZ,
    annie
    anniesrubyslipperz.com
    yep! I'm a follower

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  170. This is the Cadillac of marking pencils

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  171. I'm already a follower of your blog!

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  172. I'm a follower in need of a new marking pencil that works!

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  173. Thanks for having such blog, finally starting following it. I've read your FAQ about never winning and made some suggested changes. Hopefully I've done it right. I'm looking forward to the FMQ challenge too.

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  174. I'm a new follower and would appreciate winning the new marking pencil! Thank you for the opportunity.
    midwayfarms@hughes.net

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  175. Hi, I'm a new follower participating in the FMQ Sew Along. New sewing tools are always welcome. Thabks for the chance to win.

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  176. I'm a new follower and that pencil is just what I need.

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  177. Looks like a fine product. Enter me into the drawing please.

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  178. Would love to give this a try..

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  179. I am marker challenged, so this might be the answer I am looking for! Thanks for the chance! :o)

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  180. Thanks for the chance to win one of these pencils

    Charlotte T.

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  181. I adore my own Sewline Pencil so much I've been wanting another. Kudos on getting the word out on a great product.

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  182. i love my sewline pen, wish I could have more of them! they outdo any of all the single lead pencils for sure. Great investment. and yes I do follow you

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  183. Oh gosh, these are awesome marking tools. I need to get more of them so I don't have to keep changing the color in them. I always worry that I'll break one when switching colors.

    I've tried every kinda of marking pencil or marker and this is, by far the best yet. All my markers always seem to dry out so I stopped buying those.

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  184. I love my sew line pen. I want to buy a second one so that I don't have to change the leads on the go. I like the fine line it makes instead of the larger lines other pens make.

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  185. I love these pencil, especially the white one. It shows up so clearly on dark fabrics.

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  186. Parece un buen aliado para los trabajos de patchwork. Me gusta sobretodo un sólo lápiz para telas claras y oscuras con un simple cambio de mina. Gracias.

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  187. Oh would love to have this marker for my birthday on the 14th!!!

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  188. I have been looking for a really good pencil marker. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  189. I just heard about these, but haven't started looking yet. I would love to win one of these! thanks for the opportunity, Terri in BC

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  190. This marker sounds wonderful. I am looking for a better way to mark fabric. I enjoy your site!

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