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Friday, August 3, 2012

Fun Friday Giveaway Sponsored by Martingale/That Patchwork Place





Thank you to Martingale, Home of That Patchwork Place for being our Fun Friday Sponsor today.

I'm excited to share some insights, with you today,  on  "Sew Merry and Bright: 21 Easy, Fun and Festive Patterns", by Linda Lum DeBono and published by Martingale/That Patchwork Place.  


Martingale - Sew Merry and Bright (Print version + eBook bundle)

The 21 projects include little quilts, a couple of stockings, placemats, table toppers, tree skirts, decorations, pillows and much more!
Martingale - Sew Merry and Bright (Print version + eBook bundle)Martingale - Sew Merry and Bright (Print version + eBook bundle)Martingale - Sew Merry and Bright (Print version + eBook bundle)

All of the projects have easy to follow instructions with great visuals, making this an excellent book for quilting and sewing enthusiasts of all skill levels.

Martingale - Sew Merry and Bright (Print version + eBook bundle)
These projects are fast and will help you decorate your home for the holidays, as well as make some wonderful gifts in a hurry!

Martingale - Sew Merry and Bright (Print version + eBook bundle)
Who wouldn't love to receive a cute handmade ornament?

Martingale - Sew Merry and Bright (Print version + eBook bundle)
Martingale - Sew Merry and Bright (Print version + eBook bundle)Martingale - Sew Merry and Bright (Print version + eBook bundle)

But a small quilt would also make a wonderful gift too!
Martingale - Sew Merry and Bright (Print version + eBook bundle)

There are definitely a lot of fun projects, in this book,  to help you be Merry this holiday season and many holidays to follow!  Plus, the majority of the projects can easily be applied to non-holiday projects too!
Martingale - Sew Merry and Bright (Print version + eBook bundle)


I hope you get a chance to check out this creative new book at your local quilt shop soon, or at Martingale's online store. 



Did I mention a giveaway? 

Martingale & Company is sponsoring this giveaway for followers of SewCalGal. As SewCalGal is shipping this prize directly to the winner and has limited funds for shipping expenses, the giveaway this week  is open to US Residents only.  As I manage to obtain more funds to help with shipping expenses, I'll go back to opening up Fun Friday Giveaways for international followers.

 To enter, all you need to do is leave a comment on this post telling me you  you'd like to win.  

 Be sure I have a way to contact you.  If you are not sure, check out my post "WANTED: Quilters that never win at giveaways", which I periodically update.    

 Want extra entry to increase your chance at winning?

After you have completed the required entry above, here is how you can get one extra:  Just  be sure I have a way to contact you if you name is drawn when I randomly select a winner next Friday:

 For Facebook users only -  Like Martingale & Company on Facebook.  Leave a comment under their post, dated Monday, July 30th, regarding a cute new book titled "Baby's First Quilts".   Come back here and leave an extra comment, to claim this extra entry.
Again, one lucky  winner will be randomly selected and announced on Friday,  August 10th.

 Don't forget you can find Martingale at your local quilt shop, as well as at:
http://www.shopmartingale.com/
http://blog.shopmartingale.com/


You may also want to check the page on my blog labeled "Giveaways" for insights on more contests & giveaways.



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95 comments:

  1. StitchingBahmaAugust 3, 2012 at 12:19 AM

    Sew Merry & Bright looks like such a fun holiday book with light and cherry projects. I'm definitely interested!

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  2. jody59August 3, 2012 at 12:35 AM

    I would love to win this book! It looks so interesting!!

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  3. jody59August 3, 2012 at 12:37 AM

    oops forgot to say the books Name Sew Merry & Bright! :)

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  4. AnonymousAugust 3, 2012 at 2:21 AM

    I would love a christmas book for quilting, I can never think of anything to make!!

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  5. DrolkarAugust 3, 2012 at 2:31 AM

    Sew Merry & Bright looks interesting. I'm definitely would love to win this book: Name Sew Merry & Bright! :)

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  6. Kathy S.August 3, 2012 at 4:49 AM

    I'd love to win Sew Merry and Bright! Cute stuff!

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  7. AnonymousAugust 3, 2012 at 4:50 AM

    Sew Merry and Bright looks great! I've never created much in the way of Christmas themed projects, this could be the ticket!
    loritfrench@comcast.net

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  8. Purl ButtonsAugust 3, 2012 at 4:56 AM

    I would like to win Sew Merry and Bright.

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  10. Purl ButtonsAugust 3, 2012 at 5:02 AM

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  11. SallieAugust 3, 2012 at 5:36 AM

    I like to win "Sew Merry and Bright: 21 Easy, Fun and Festive Patterns", by Linda Lum DeBono and published by Martingale/That Patchwork Place. Thanks for the chance!

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  12. DebAugust 3, 2012 at 5:37 AM

    I would love to win a copy of "Sew Merry and Bright" - thanks for the giveaway!

    Deb
    dr392809@gmail.com

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  13. DiannAugust 3, 2012 at 5:37 AM

    I would live to win the Sew Merry and Bright book. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  14. AnonymousAugust 3, 2012 at 5:46 AM

    Sew Merry and Bright book would make me Sooooo Merry and Bright.
    kwilty.pleasures@gmail.com

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  15. NancyAugust 3, 2012 at 6:04 AM

    I LOVE the colors in the book Sew Merry and Bright!! Makes me ready for Christmas!! nancyhart4@gmail.com

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  16. DianeAugust 3, 2012 at 6:05 AM

    Ooh, I would love to win the Sew Merry and Bright book. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  17. DianeAugust 3, 2012 at 6:09 AM

    I posted on Martingale's FB page. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  18. DebAugust 3, 2012 at 6:17 AM

    I would love the book Sew Merry and Bright. Lots of great projects!

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  19. LongvacationAugust 3, 2012 at 6:29 AM

    Sew Merry and Bright looks like a lot of fun, I would love to win a copy.

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  20. JocelynAugust 3, 2012 at 6:31 AM

    Sew Merry and Bright looks like an awesome Christmas book. Never can have too many ideas for Christmas.

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  21. Bridget BAugust 3, 2012 at 6:57 AM

    Sew Merry & Bright would make me very happy. Thanks for a giveaway.

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  22. Quilting BabciaAugust 3, 2012 at 6:57 AM

    I love Christmas projects; this book looks like there are some really fun ideas. Thanks for the opportunity to enter.

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  23. Donna~~August 3, 2012 at 7:01 AM

    Sew Merry... looks like a great resource for some quick Christmas gifts (that I've been promising I would make for years!) Not sure what the other book title is? Perhaps I'm missing something. :)

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  24. JeanneAugust 3, 2012 at 7:34 AM

    What a great holiday book to win. Thanks for the chance.

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  25. B GreeneAugust 3, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    I would love to win a copy of So Merry and bright! Thanks for the chance.

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  26. HeatherK @ A Reformed Heath'nAugust 3, 2012 at 7:47 AM

    So Merry is really putting me in a festive frame of mind! Thanks to you AND to Martingale for another great chance to WIN!

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  27. KathrynAugust 3, 2012 at 8:00 AM

    There appear to be several ideas in that book that I'd love to try. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  28. pburketbAugust 3, 2012 at 8:02 AM

    Ready for Christmas projects. Love the stockings in Sew Merry and Bright

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  29. PamelaAugust 3, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    I'd love to have a copy of Sew Merry and Bright - it looks like a wonderful book.

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  30. JillAugust 3, 2012 at 8:10 AM

    Sew Merry & Bright! Those projects look soooo fun!

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  31. Joyce CarterAugust 3, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    I would love to win So Merry and Bright.It looks like a great book to have. Thanks for the chance to win it.

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  32. Josie McRazieAugust 3, 2012 at 8:57 AM

    I see only one book silly goose! LOL I think it looks like a lot of great fun!!! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  33. KristinAugust 3, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    Sew Merry and Bright looks so fun. Great place to draw inspiration and great projects.

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  34. CourtneysewsAugust 3, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    Sew merry & Bright looks like such an adorable book. Would love to win it! Thanks for the chance!

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  35. AnonymousAugust 3, 2012 at 12:19 PM

    LOVE TO WIN SEW MERRY+BRIGHT!
    THANKS FOR SHARING!

    msstitcher1948@yahoo.com

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  36. AnonymousAugust 3, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    COMMENTED ON MARTINGALES FB PAGE!
    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1711336606

    msstitcher1948@yahoo.com

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  37. MommarockAugust 3, 2012 at 12:24 PM

    I'd love to win.

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  38. ritainalaskaAugust 3, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    i'd love to win the christmas projects book! i've not made a real christmas project yet; this book would get me in gear! thanx for the opportunity to win a copy.

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  39. ritainalaskaAugust 3, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    i've been over to martingale's fb post and commented on their post on the cute new book titled 'Baby's First Quilts'.

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  40. KathrynnAugust 3, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    I would really like to win

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  41. Purl ButtonsAugust 3, 2012 at 1:29 PM

    Yup, I may not follow directions very well, but I like Martingale on FB! And on my bookshelf! And in my project bag!

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  42. UnknownAugust 3, 2012 at 2:03 PM

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  43. Pippas quiltsAugust 3, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    Would love to win this book

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  44. scottyloverAugust 3, 2012 at 4:08 PM

    I "sew" want to win this book! The "Be Merry" quilt is calling to me! :P

    Sandy A

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  45. Marcia W.August 3, 2012 at 4:35 PM

    I would like to win this giveaway! Thanks Darlene - and my mother loved your comment on her Rooster Parade Quilt post.

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  46. Patty August 3, 2012 at 4:39 PM

    I'd love the chance to win! Thanks.

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  47. Rina MasonAugust 3, 2012 at 5:00 PM

    Thanks for the chance to win Sew Merry and Bright, looks like a fun way to get in the mood for Christmas.

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  48. Rina MasonAugust 3, 2012 at 5:01 PM

    Left a comment on the Martingale facebook page.

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  49. Sally in WAAugust 3, 2012 at 5:43 PM

    Thanks for the chance to win this great giveaway. I'm looking for Christmas fabric this weekend and this would be fun to have for projects.

    Thanks for the info on getting off the quilters wanted list. All fixed now!

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  50. barbara woodsAugust 3, 2012 at 6:38 PM

    i would love to win thank you

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  51. LynAugust 3, 2012 at 7:10 PM

    Thanks the book looks like it would be great for Christmas gifts! I would love to win.

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  52. BillieBee (billiemick)August 3, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    I would like to win.........grin.

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  53. AmyAugust 3, 2012 at 8:43 PM

    I would love to win this book. Thank you!

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  54. The Quilted DogAugust 3, 2012 at 10:33 PM

    Love the ornaments -- I love to make them for my family!

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  55. The Quilted DogAugust 3, 2012 at 10:37 PM

    My quilting career was mostly baby quilts when I started: gifts for all my friends, family and co-workers.

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  56. BethAugust 3, 2012 at 11:22 PM

    Sew Merry and Bright looks like such a fun book. I would love to win a copy. Thanks for the chance.

    wordygirl at earthlink dot net

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  57. Stephanie ZitoAugust 3, 2012 at 11:25 PM

    Would love to win! Perfect time to get started on some Christmas gifts! Thanks for the chance to win a copy of this fabulous book!

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  58. Darlington DelightsAugust 3, 2012 at 11:48 PM

    Would love to have a copy of this book. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  59. AnonymousAugust 3, 2012 at 11:57 PM

    What a bright and cheerful book of projects! The stockings are so cute! I'd love to win this book...thank you so much the chance with this giveaway!

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  60. wandaAugust 4, 2012 at 5:27 AM

    I love Christmas and would love to win this book. Thanks

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  61. Nanbon44August 4, 2012 at 5:45 AM

    I would love to win this book, so many wonderful projects...

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  62. DebbieAugust 4, 2012 at 5:59 AM

    I want to win!
    What cute projects. Just what I need to get going on Christmas gifts.

    Here I am at
    ImastamprATcableoneDOTnet

    Thanks so much.
    Debbie

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  63. BizyStitchesAugust 4, 2012 at 7:34 AM

    Thanks for the chance to win.

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  64. BizyStitchesAugust 4, 2012 at 7:36 AM

    I made a 'thank you ' message on fb under July 30 "baby's first Quilts' thanks

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  65. Connie Kresin CampbellAugust 4, 2012 at 8:00 AM

    Looks like a neat book! Love the little squirrel! I would love to win and thanks for another great giveaway!

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  66. BrendaAugust 4, 2012 at 8:03 AM

    It looks like a wonderful book and I'm ready to start on Christmas items now! Thanks for the chance.

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  67. Connie Kresin CampbellAugust 4, 2012 at 8:04 AM

    I left a comment on Martingale's FB post. Thanks!

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  68. BrendaAugust 4, 2012 at 8:09 AM

    I liked and commented on Martingale & Company on facebook. Thanks for an extra chance to win!

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  69. Lisa EnglandAugust 4, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    I love quilt books and would love ti win. Thanks for the chance!

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  70. LeslierosekAugust 4, 2012 at 8:28 AM

    This looks like a really fun book to own. I especially like the Christmas Elf stockings. I would like to win this book.

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  71. Christine SlaughterAugust 4, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    I'd love to win this giveaway... Thanks for the opportunity!

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  72. Christine SlaughterAugust 4, 2012 at 9:06 AM

    Commented on the Martingale post... thanks for another chance to win!

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  73. viridianAugust 4, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    Some real cute projects here! viridian61@yahoo.com

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  74. LoriAugust 4, 2012 at 12:31 PM

    I would love to win. This looks to be a fantastic book
    quilting dash lady at comcast dot net

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  75. lynndianneAugust 4, 2012 at 1:00 PM

    Oh having a copy of Sew Merry and Bright would make me sew merry.

    Lynn

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  76. SallyAugust 4, 2012 at 2:10 PM

    I'd love to win the book--dying to make those ornies!

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  77. LJAugust 4, 2012 at 5:24 PM

    Martingale has great books and SEW MERRY and BRIGHT looks like a winner also.

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  78. KittyAnnAugust 4, 2012 at 5:33 PM

    What a fun book! Would love to win a copy of Sew Merry & Bright! Thank you for the lovely giveaway! My email link is at my blog, just click my name or the avatar.

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  79. KittyAnnAugust 4, 2012 at 5:37 PM

    I left a comment on Martingale's FB July 30 entry for an extra chance! Thx for the heads up on their FB page, I signed up for their news feed! =0) Click my name or avatar to see my email link on my blog.

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  80. KatieQAugust 5, 2012 at 3:32 PM

    This looks like a great book. I would love to make something for Christmas from Sew Merry and Bright.

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  81. Mom CAugust 5, 2012 at 5:01 PM

    I love Christmas books. They are my favs. Thanks, I'd like to get into Christmas sewing earlier than usual. We'll see.

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  82. MargaretAugust 5, 2012 at 5:34 PM

    I would love to win.

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  83. KatheGAugust 5, 2012 at 8:10 PM

    I would love to win this one! Thanks.

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  84. Nancy in INAugust 5, 2012 at 8:16 PM

    More and more projects to sew. My family will be really delighted. Thank you.

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  85. Nancy in INAugust 5, 2012 at 8:30 PM

    I liked and commented on Martingal and Company.

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  86. free indeedAugust 6, 2012 at 4:51 AM

    Would love to peruse the pages of that book! I was just thinking I might start an ornament every year for my grandchildren and the squirrel caught my eye as a good candidate for one 3 yr old grandson! What other gifties lurk behind that cover this year???? :)
    freeindeed at myfairpoint dot net

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  87. HeatherAugust 6, 2012 at 5:53 AM

    What a fun book, I'd love a chance to win.

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  88. Linda ColemanAugust 7, 2012 at 7:53 AM

    what a fab book, I'd love to win it

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  89. Pam GavinAugust 7, 2012 at 10:16 AM

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  90. Pam GavinAugust 7, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    I would love to have this wonderful book from Martingale! It's perfect for those small holiday gifts and I've been looking for such a book. Thanks for offering this give away!!

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  91. StephanieAugust 7, 2012 at 4:38 PM

    I would love to win. I love the Merry quilt! Shuttermom77 at gmail dot com

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  92. StephanieAugust 7, 2012 at 4:42 PM

    Commented on facebook post.

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  93. SewgirlAugust 7, 2012 at 6:38 PM

    I would love to win!

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  94. UnknownAugust 8, 2012 at 6:25 AM

    Would love to win a copy of Sew Bright and Merry!

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  95. KittyAnnAugust 10, 2012 at 7:08 PM

    I am SEW excited!! I won the drawing! WooHoo! Thank you so much SewCalGal for offering up the awesome giveaways and all the hard work that goes into making this an awesome blog! >^..^<

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