Monday, 12 December 2011

1 year / 18 month giveaway!

Cor blimey, how did that happen?   My little blog that I started after Felix was born, was actually one year old on the 8th of December!! Now, I can't even boast 100 posts cos this post is my 95th according to my Google dashboard, but still, I'm pretty proud that I made it this far...and since today is actually Felix's 18 month birthday, I thought I'd do what is customary and have a little giveaway.

The prize?  Hmmm..I've been thinking about this and because some of you like homemade and some of you like fabric (don't we all!) so I've decided to give away a two-pronged prize!

Part A) one of my make-up bags - like one of these..



I'll make this part of the prize to order so you can have some choice about what you get!

And part B - fabric!
- A generous fat quarter of  Melody Miller's Ladies, from the Ruby Star Rising Line


Two fat quarters of Lotta Jansdotter's line, cos I just ordered it from M is for Make and it's yummy!


Plus a half yard of this funky IKEA flower power fabric which is great for bags.


So, no hoops to enter, just leave a comment, and I'll pick the winner by some kind of random method after the 16th December. International entries welcome and followers get an extra entry if they like, just to say thanks for reading my waffle, but please don't feel obliged!

Oh, and as the timing is perfect, I'm also linking up with SewMamasew's giveaway day, so a big hello and welcome, if you're visiting from there!

Thanks for sticking with me/ visiting my blog!

x

272 comments:

  1. Happy 18 month birthday Felix!! Thanks for the great giveaway, I love your bags and doorstops. I actually have one pinned for inspiration!

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  2. I would love to be entered, happy 18 month birthday to Felix yay. I thought I was a follower but I wasn't, I am now double yay lol x

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  3. Happy Anniversary Ceri and thank you for the giveaway. I have one planned to for later today so come over if you want.

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  4. Congratulations on achieving so much in your first year! I love your make up bags and these are great fabrics - thank you for the giveaway :)

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  5. Happy 18 months to your Felix! My Jane Felix is turning 2 this month...where dis that time go?

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  6. I meant did, not dis. Lol. But I'm a follower so this will be my second entry.

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  7. Happy happy bloggy birthday and happy 18months birthday to wee darlin too :-) Lovely giveaway, thanks!

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  8. Happy Anniversary to you and felix lovely lady xxxx

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  9. And of course I am a follower! I do so love your pouches :-)

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  10. Your bags are quite nice! And congrats on the blog. It's fun to go back and look at how much you've accomplished!
    Jamie

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  11. Lovely fabrics (and bags too of course!). Congrats on a year blogging!

    Thanks for the giveaway
    Sarah @ http://kiwigetscrafty.blogspot.com

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  12. Congrats on your year! Great Giveaway

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  13. I love all of it! would be great to win!

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  14. Congratulations on a year of blogging and happy half birthday to Felix!

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  15. I love the heart make up bag! (and I agree- the Lotta Jansdotter fabric is yummy!!)

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  16. And of course I'm a follower of your wonderful blog - wouldn't miss all the fabulous things you make for anything!

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  17. oooh love your make up bags! Thanks for such a great giveaway.

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  18. Love your make up bags, they are very original. thanks for the giveaway.

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  19. Oooh congratulations on your blogiversary! You'll get 100 in not time and what a great giveaway.

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  20. Congrats on your one year! love all those bags, they are gorgeous!

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  21. .... and I bet those 18n months have just whizzed by!! My eldest in now 18 and I don't know where the time has gone. Thanks for the giveaway

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  22. What a generous giveaway, congrats on your year of blogging!
    rdoran1(at)gmail(dot)com

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  23. I'm a new follower! Looking forward to reading more of your blog :)

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  24. Congratulations to you! and thanks for the chances to win! I love your bags!
    steeplechaser29 (at) yahoo dot com

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  25. Happy 18 month bday to Felix! Thanks for giving us a chance to win! I LOVE the fabrics!

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  26. Your bags are so cute! Thanks!

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  27. Oooh, what a fab giveaway, thanks for the chance to win these wonderous goodies!

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  28. Very cute! Thanks!
    Amy
    abcsemartin(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  29. Generous giveaway! Thanks for the chance!

    Ambersewwonky (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  30. So cute!! Thanks for the chance.

    lwghosts at yahoo dot com

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  31. Oh man, how do I decide?? It's got to be the fabric though, please x

    I am joining in the give away, so fancy popping over to say hi??

    http://sewasecondchance.blogspot.com/

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  32. Awesome giveaway, thank you! Your bags are wonderful. Happy Blogging Anniversary & Happy Birthday to Felix!

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  33. Lovely giveaway, thanks!
    mindfulhome at gmail dot com

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  34. Congrats on the milestones! And, BEAUTIFUL fabrics. Keep up the posting. Like you, I'm new at this, but think that if I keep with it, I'll enjoy having a record to look back on in time.

    Best wishes, and thanks for the opportunity to join in!

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  35. This is a wonderful giveaway! Thank you so much for the chance to win. I love your pouches!!!
    jinglesells at gmail dot com

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  36. Great giveaway and great blog - I've added you to my Google Reader feed!

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  37. Great giveaway. Thanks for hosting!
    scarletteandcinnamon(at)gmail(dot)com

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  38. Goodness I love your swimmer pouch!

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  39. Happy Bloggerversary!! AWESOME gives! Thanks for the chance!

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  40. Congratulations, on the blog and the baby anniversary. I love everything you are giving away, how fab, hope I win

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  41. Congratulations! I love your makeup bags. The swimmers are awesome. kristie_keely(at)yahoo(d0t)com

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  42. Thank you for the chance. Your blog is cute, iam a new follower ;)

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  43. Happy 18! Love the two=pronged prize. :-)

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  44. Congrats on baby and blogging anniversary! I'd love a chance to win, and am now a follower!

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  45. Happy bloggy birthday! I'd love to enter please :)

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  46. Hurray - bright colors and sweet designs.

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  47. I love your little bags! I don't wear makeup, but I could definately find a good use for them. :)

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  48. The make up bags are really cute! Thanks for the giveaway.

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  49. Great giveaway, count me in! Happy 18th Month bday Felix!

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  50. And I already follow through Google Reader

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  51. I have been following, for a while now. I love your waffle, and miss it when it is absent.

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  52. I would love to participate in your giveaway,

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  53. Yep, I'd like to win, thank you for asking!

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  54. Congrats on one year of blogging!

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  55. Happy Blogging Birthday to you....

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  56. Your bags are great! Thanks for the generous giveaway and happy blogiversary. :)

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  57. I love your makeup bags, they are very cute! It's so wonderful that you're willing to make one custom for someone.
    Also, congrats on blogging for so long!
    dramallama56(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  58. Lovely bags!!! And happy blogiversary! Congrats to you for blogging with a little one - my blogging slowed (read as stopped) when I got pregnant. I'm hoping to get back to it soon though!

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  59. really super bags & fabric... thanks for the chance!

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  60. Congratulations to Felix and also for your blog! love the bags!

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  61. The swimmers on the makeup bag are fantastic!
    Happy 18 months, before you know it, it will be 18 years.

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  62. Happy 18-month birthday to your little one! Isn't it amazing how fast it flies?! Great giveaway, thank you so much for the chance.

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  63. what a lovely giveaway! Happy Anniversary!
    I've got a wee giveaway going too if you want to pop over to my blog :)

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  64. Congratulations on a successful year blogging, Ceri. And happy 18 months to Felix. She is hitting such a fun age. Enjoy!

    Thanks for the giveaway too!

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  65. Your bags are so professional looking... I would Love one!
    I have been secretly admiring you since finding you through Archie.
    Congratulations on a year of blogging!

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  66. Wow! You chose such amazing fabrics to give away, and I love the make-up bags!! Congrats on your blogging, too!

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  67. Thank you for the give away. Gorgeous!

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  68. Lovely pouches and great fabric selections! Thanks for the chance to win them!

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  69. What a fun giveaway! :)
    Best,
    Michelle
    daydreambelievershop(at)gmail(dot)com

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  70. Congrats on reaching this milestone, you've done very well with a little one in tow. Your pouches are gorgeous too by the way. Thanks for the chance.

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  71. Congrats on the blogaversary - and happy 18 months to Felix :) You know I love your work - I would be thrilled to win!

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  72. Lovely giveaway--so delicious! Thank you for your generosity♥ A year that quickly, huh? Dont' blink or Felix will be 15!

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  73. All gorgeous - particularly your purses. And I love the Lotta Jansdotter

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  74. Your little bags are adorable! I'd love to win one. I'm constantly making bags and gifts for others and often do not take the time to make things for myself.

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  75. Thanks so much for the great giveaway!

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  76. I was just at IKEA the other day. Their fabric is so much fun.

    aprilly (at) gmail (dot) com

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  77. great giveaway and congrats on the milestone!

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  78. I am sooo glad that Ikea is a two hour drive for me or I would be in there every day. Congrats on the blog, love reading it.

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  79. What great fabrics. I keep forgetting that Ikea has some fabric and forget to look when I go there. Thanks for reminding me.

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  80. You are on my google reader list :)

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  81. Thanks for the chance. Love the prints. So retro!

    scraposition@gmail.com

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  82. Happy Blogiversary! Love your fabric choices!

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  83. I love your bags and I really need a new make-up bag. so my fingers are crossed!

    Desi
    weeshareblog@gmail.com

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  84. blog follower

    Desi
    weeshareblog@gmail.com

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  85. New follower and excited to see what you do for your 2nd year. Happy BD & Anniversary.
    Thank you for participatiing in this giveaway and for offering choices - WOW! I would love either the adorable makeup bags or the fabric.

    sewhappytoo (at) gmail (dot) com

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  86. Your bags are adorable! I am always afraid to work with zippers- which I really need to get over =)

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  87. Great giveaway, such lovely goodies! Happy 18 months to Felix and happy blogiversary to you! Thanks for the chance to win!
    okiedokiemama at yahoo dot com

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  88. Love your fabrics, really cute bags. Thanks for the chance.

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  89. Such gorgeous fabric choices!

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  90. Happy Birthday to your blog and your baby!!

    Thanks for the great giveaway!

    Katina
    kjkoukla(athotmail...

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  91. Thanks for the chance to win this wonderful prize!

    violet_bg1(at)yahoo(dot)co(dot)uk

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  92. Huge congrats on your blogging adventure and sewwt birthday wishies to little Felix :) Your giveaway is amazing and your bags are just to die for. Thank you for a great giveaway :)

    Marilize
    marilize(dot)paulsen(at)gmail(dot)com

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  93. Your bags are great!
    Thanks for a chance to win!

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  94. You bags are beautiful - congratulations on all your accomplishments!

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  95. Thanks for the chance to win! ryansarahn at gmail dot com

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  96. Super bags! Thanks for the great giveaway!

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  97. ooh add me to the list, I would love to win your fab goodies :-)

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  98. thanks for the giveaway, great blog!

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  99. flip I got here late 118 comments already!!! ok so count me in too :) happy 1 yr and 18 months felix x x x

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  100. ...excellent... the make up bags are all so unique and beautiful. it would be hard to choose one if I won. You're too generous.

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  101. I have a pouch fetish and would love to add yours to my collection! lol I'm following now! thank you! cute blog!

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  102. Awesome giveaway.

    mrs.pulido@hotmail.com

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  103. lovely purse .. thanks for the chance!

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  104. I have only just started learning to sew at a local college so all these items are very inspiring. IKEA fabrics are fab aren't they? I have some from there printed with bright funky hearts and I'd love to transform it into a teepee for the kids - tall about trying to run before I can walk!
    Anyway, I ramble on - great to find you and thank you for the chance to enter! Your make-up bags are wonderful.
    helen(at)totsdays(dot)net

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  105. I love the bags (especially the one with the heart!) and the fabric is fantastic! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  106. Thanks for the chance to win. The little swimmers bag is the cutest! My kids all swim competatively so that bag would be perfect!

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  107. (my birthday is Saturday, and this would be such a great birthday present!)

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  108. The bags are great! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  109. Sweet!! I love the little bag with the heart and the fabric choices are perfect!
    Thanks so much.
    lisa.otis6 at gmail dot com

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  110. Happy Anniversary! And happy birthday to the little one.
    beth(dot)sebastian(at)gmail(dot)com

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  111. Lots to celebrate, congrats! Lovely giveaway too.

    cgilsbach(at)gmail(dot)com

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  112. Cute bags! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  113. I love your choice of fabric. Thank you for the giveaway!

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  114. I'm thinking this might be one of the more awesome giveaways I've seen today! Just passing through to say hello. :)

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  115. Very cute bags. I'm getting so inspired by each of the blogs I'm visiting!

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  116. Gorgeous fabric selections--all of my faves in there!

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  117. I like your style, and taste in fabric it is fresh and joyful with a flamboyant edge. I hope your Christmas season goes well!

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  118. Thank you for a lovely giveaway! I love pouches and must try one for myself!

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  119. Congratulations on your blogging milestones.

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  120. Congratulations! Love that Ikea fabric! And the heart bag, too! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  121. Thank you for the lovely giveaway and happy 18 months to Felix. The heart bag is sweet!

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  122. i am a new follower too! thanks again!

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  123. Awe, thanks for a chance to win this lovely prize! =)

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  124. You have lovely bags! Also — love your fabric choices. Similar to mine. :) thanks!

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  125. Congrats C! It would be lovely to get one of your gorgeous wee purses, not to mention that stunning fabric. Thanks for hosting a giveaway! Jxo

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  126. This is a lovely giveaway, thanks for the chance to win! And happy 18 month birthday to Felix!

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  127. Congrats on both a year of blogging, and 18 months of parenting Miss Felix! Those make up bags are AWESOME, baby!!

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  128. PLEASE put my name in your hat!
    Happy bloggy birthday

    (flippin' ada 150 comments before me, I'm a bit slow!)
    :-)
    xx

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  129. happy belated birthday felix :) raineoc@yahoo.com

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  130. congrats on 95 posts, that is an accomplishment! :) I love everything you are giving away, thanks for the chance to win.

    anastaciaknits(at)gmail(dot)com

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  131. im a new follower :) raineoc@yahoo..com

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  132. I love those bags! I who couldn't use more fabric! Thanks for a great giveaway.

    lobela(at)comcast(dot)net

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  133. the bags are darling! and i love that fabric!
    karli
    k_squared4t(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  134. Pretty, pretty, pretty! Thanks for holding a giveaway!

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  135. Thanks for the giveaway! Merry Christmas!
    peachstateme(at)hotmail(d0t)com

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  136. thanks for not making me jump through several hoops!! nice giveaway & great fabric.

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  137. How fun! It took me forever to get to 100 posts on my blog too. And I still don't post very often. But, hey, that's life!

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  138. Love the fabric! Thanks for the giveaway.

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  139. I love all your fabric choices

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  140. Love the fabric.
    sntbosch@msn.com

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  141. happy belated and what a fabulous giveaway!

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  142. That Lotta fabric is fantastic.. I'm going to look some up for myself ! Thanks for a great giveaway

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  143. a fun two pronged giveaway! love it!

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  144. Hi I am here from the sew mama giveaway your prize is great thanks for the chance to win!~

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  145. Awesome giveaway. Thank fabric looks great, but the make up pouch-totally awesome! happy bday to the little man! Thanks for the chance!

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  146. Yeah...I'm gonna need some of that Lotta Jansdotter fabric, whether I win it or have to pay for it. :)

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  147. Great bags!! Your fabric selections are so fun! :)

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  148. I just started following your blog! Yay!

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  149. Happy 18 month birthday Felix! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  150. I am excited about the make-up bag AND the fabric. It is all super cute!

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  151. Happy 18 months birthday!!
    Thanks for the generous giveaway!!

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  152. I adore the name Felix! So sweet! Happy Birthday to him!

    What a cool prize! Thanks!
    Genevieve
    jenny(at)ykwc(dot)net

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  153. What a cute boy Felix is and your bags are nicely done. I am a new follower
    anghhong@yahoo.com

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  154. What a gorgeous and generous prize! Congrats on the milestones.

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  155. Love that ruby star rising pouch - so cute!

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  156. Happy Anniversary! Your bags look adorable!

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  157. Great bags. I can't wait to start following your blog.

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  158. Great giveaway fabric choices! Your bags are lovely. Happy Christmas!

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  159. thanks for a wonderful giveaway... those bags are great!

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  160. Happy 18 Months to Felix! Thanks for having a giveaway. I really like the bags!

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  161. c_mcmullan(at)hotmail(dot)com
    great bags!!

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  162. the grey bags are very cute!

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  163. Lovely bags! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  164. Thank you for the chance to win such a wonderful prize.
    Kind regards from Germany
    Claudia
    frauknopf@gmx.de

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  165. Thanks for the giveaway! Amy @ gasudimack(at)sbcglobal(dot)net

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  166. Very purdy bags!! And I adore the Lotta Jansdotter fabrics :-o Thanx so much for the giveaway :-)
    loops(at)loop-da-loop(dot)com

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  167. Also a new follower!
    loops(at)loop-da-loop(dot)com

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  168. Generous giveaway, love the pouches and the fabric

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  169. oh my, so lovely to stumble here from SMS! your bags are lovely and creative. i adore the swimming ladies! and your choices in fabric!

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  170. Hello, Happy 1 year and Happy 18th month Birthday to Felix!! Thanks for the chance to win your great giveaway. Linda

    rodlindafansler (at) gmail (dot) com

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  171. Congratulations on your blogversary & Happy Birthday Felix! My 18 month old is now four and my newborn is 2 and half - just where does that time go??? And have you noticed that other peoples kids always stay the age that you last saw them, even if they are a strapping 15 yr old, you still picture the skinny little 6 yr old lol!

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