Wednesday, December 3, 2008

give-away today!


In case you're dropping by here for the first time, thanks so much! Maybe you'll have a look around and find something worth reading. But without further ado, let's get on to the contest!

The prize: a printed copy of my new Festive Knits pattern book, sent directly from the printers to wherever you live. Or, if you already have the book, an equivalent value in goodies directly from me! If this is the case, I'll email you with a few questions to make sure I send stuff you'll enjoy.

The rules: very simple, just leave a comment on this post before 8:00 am EST tomorrow, including your name! Your email address would be useful too, but you must know I can't give a prize to anonymous.

The winner: I will use a random number generator to pick one of the commenters, and post that name here tomorrow morning. However, since I have to send the prize by this weekend, I need you to email me with your shipping address by Friday afternoon. If I don't hear back from the chosen winner by then, I will choose another.

Good luck! And don't forget, to increase your chances of winning something, check out the list of participating blogs on Sew Mama Sew.

217 comments:

  1. I'd love to be added to the draw please. Email (thecookieblog at gmail dot com).

    Thank you :)

    xMx

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  2. I love your patterns, and I'd love to win your book! (mailrikke(at) gmail dot com)

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  3. Great book prize. THanks for the chance to win!

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  4. I have started knitting ....and its down to you!

    Lovely lovely toysxxxx

    Sam

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  5. Cool! Count me in!

    dancerinthemaking@gmail.com

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  6. I'll cross my fingers. Thanks for your generosity!

    H.S.
    tan.huishan(at)gmail dot com

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  7. How lucky of me to chance on your blog! I'll love to win that!

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    Cheers,
    melody
    mel_88_88@hotmail.com

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  8. Cool! Love your giveaway!

    Crystal(manhattandolls[at]gmail.com)

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  9. This would make a great gift for my friend! enter me pleeease!

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  10. Hi Barbara - what a great idea to have a giveaway! I saw your hubby's one but couldn't think of just ONE thing to say! Hope you a feeling well with the pregnancy, can't be too long left! Esther x(hetty24tigger@yahoo.com)

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  11. Please can you add me to the draw -I'd love to win a copy of your new book! I have knitted your little lamb and panda and would like to try out some more of your patterns.

    Jackie x

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  12. Hi Barbara, please add me to the giveaway list! I don't have much luck at these things but i keep on trying! :) mare

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  13. Oh how sweet.
    Please don't enter me to win the book as I can't knit to save my life, i just wanted to comment and wish you luck with the book and tell you how incredibly sweet those bunnies look

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  14. Your patterns are so cute!! Thanks for the giveaway. :-)

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  15. What a great prize...I'd love to knit something special for my daughter!! Thanks for the chance to win!! Happy Holidays!
    jodym7@yahoo.com

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  16. Oh my goodness - how generous of you! I'm keeping my fingers crossed!

    Sandy in NJ
    Pecsan114@optonline.net

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  17. Add me in! Terrifically cute!

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  18. This book looks like a winner!

    RJBmom7@aol.com

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  19. Oh, I'm truly inspired by your little friends. I'd love to have the whole menagerie. Add me to the mix -- I'd love to craft for the entire month! Email: Bandmom5@aol.com

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  20. That's a great gift! I'll keep my fingers crossed! :D
    And I'm with the give-away day too if you want to check my blog: http://infinitadiversidade.blogspot.com

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  21. Looks great. I don't knit but one of my friends would love this. New here via Sew Mama Sew.

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  22. first time stopping in and a treat to find a book! thank you for entering me!

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  23. Congrats on the book, it looks cute! Hope I win it!

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  24. What fun! I never entered a give-away before. I just found your blog last night but already added it to my list of blogs I visit! If I am lucky enough to win, leave a comment on my little farm blog and I'll email!

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  25. I'm ever so lucky in so many ways
    but never really for giveaways

    wishing, wishing but either way thanks for the fun thing to wish for today~!

    have a great holiday season and thanks for throwing some generous good cheer out there!

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  26. Thanks for the fun contest! Please add me to the list...Kathy C (Hillsboro, OR)

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  27. Ooo I would love to win so that I can knit my kids some cute softies.

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  28. I find your patterns make totally adorable knitted animals. So this is really an excellent opportunity to let you know that:)

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  29. Oh Hurrah! I have been eager for your giveaway...mostly because I find your creations are so gosh-darn cute!

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  30. What a wonderful-looking book.

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  31. Have been wanting to try knitting, would love to get this book.

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  32. Great prize! I'd love to be entered in the draw!

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  33. I just started knitting toys a couple of months ago and would love to win your book -- thanks!!

    Georganne

    yellowcottage1@aol.com

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  34. Oh my! I'd love to win this!
    Anina (twiddletails{at}gmail{dot}com)

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  35. I love knitted cuteness!

    Thanks for hosting the giveaway.

    You can gmail me at

    habetrotspins

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  36. Oh my goodness, you have some of the cutest things ever! Would love the book!

    Happy Holidays!

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  37. What a treat! Thank you for your generosity.

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  38. Wow :D Sure love to win that! what an opportunity!

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  39. Gosh, I would love to win - I have the book on my wish list :)

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  40. I love prizes! And your toys are so adorable! Darn it, I need grandchildren! NOW! :)

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  41. oops...I forgot to leave contact info. I am kelly-ann on Ravelry.

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  42. I love those rabbits.

    ninjaeema at aol dot com

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  43. I'd love to win your book. Email alexa.shelton(at)gmail.com

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  44. Oooh, I'd love to be entered in the draw, please! <3

    UntraditionalFairyGodmother[at]gmail[dot]com

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  45. I love this giveaway idea I hope to participate as a hostess next year, but this year I am going to try and win :-)

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  46. I love those patterns! We've got little ones in our extended family that would love to play with these. :) email: stephanie AT ourhomelearning DOT com

    Thanks!

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  47. What a great prize! Thanks for playing!

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  48. i love knitted animals! your original pattern is perfect!

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  49. I would love to be entered. I want to make a bunny for each of my girls.

    JulieKP
    mama2hunans@gmail.com

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  50. I know my sister would LOVE this!!
    kamyrensmiles@hotmail.com

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  51. I love your patterns and would love this book! Please count me in!
    hannah@beisangmische.com

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  52. I'd love to be included in your drawing. renee@realesolutions.com

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  53. I would love to win!

    meadow(dot)wilde(at)gmail(dot) com

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  54. I'd love to be added to your drawing. I love to knit.

    :)
    carol

    www.maplecreekracing.com/mcrblog

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  55. I'd love to win the book, thanks for the giveaway!!!

    Erika

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  56. What a great prize! I hope it's my lucky day.

    Beatrix
    beatrix.sadek at yahoo. com

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  57. I want this!! Thanks for the chance!

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  58. I'd love to be added, I was going to buy this book but my husband made me buy a Nintendo Wii instead so now I'm poor and really want this book! Email erinstarkie@hotmail.com.
    This book looks fab!

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  59. How can I resist!! Please add me to the give away. *crossesfingers*

    tabathamary {at} gmail {dot} com

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  60. Add me to giveaway too.
    Mint Choclate

    minttusuklaa_1@luukku.com

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  61. Ive had my eye on this book for a while! - count me in!
    Thanks, Merry Christmas :D

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  62. Yippeee! I love these kind of contests!
    I love your patterns you make and all these adorable animals you made... Please enter me in your contest and I will cross my fingers for luck!
    Congratulations on your upcoming bundle of joy!
    Debbie
    knitting1085@yahoo.com

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  63. I haven't started knitting yet but this book would be good to have because I plan on starting soon!

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  64. We have been following your blog lately and love your talents, work and your expertise. Please enter us in the drawing!

    MDDD
    ddaugher@ivytech.edu

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  65. How about that! So cute! I'd love to win... I've been knitting since I was a wee girl of 11, and I've never fallen out of love with the art. leafygreenes at gmail dot com

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  66. I'm tossing my name in your virtual random number generator hat. I do so love the fuzzy mitten happiness. I'm Karin at duckies_in_a_rowATyahooDOTcom

    Thanks!

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  67. Please add me to the hat!! I want to learn to knit animals!

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  68. your book looks so fun! thanks for the giveaway.

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  69. add me to the drawing! i love the looks of that book!

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  70. I'd love to be included, please! :0)

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  71. ...I'd like soooo much to win your great giveaway, I love your patterns...so I'll keep my fingers crossed, goodness knows if Fortune, in the day of my birthday (yes, yes, it's tomorrow, 4th of december! :o)...), will smile on me! ;o)

    A big hug from Italy and thanks again so much for this chance!

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  72. hi Barbara thank you for the opportunity to win your incredible book. I hope to gain a copy soon.

    name : sara
    email: knittersdelight@gmail.com

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  73. Hi! Would love to win your new book so I can learn how to knit your adorable critters! Thanks, txJan

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  74. I'd really love to win this book! I made your bat pattern a few months ago and it was so much fun :)

    (railyuh at gmail dot come)

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  75. this would make a wonderful christmas present for my mom. happy holidays!

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  76. Those are some great patterns. Now to find the time before Christmas....

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  77. I would love to be in your drawing. I would love to win your book. Your blog is great. I will be back.
    Rebecka, Lincoln NE

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  78. Great idea Barbara! Looks like a good turn out! Count me in too!

    glover.alisha@gmail.com


    P.S. word verification - penda - kinda of like panda. Have you ever made a panda?

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  79. knitted cuddlies - I hope I can be the lucky gal to make some from your book! Sara (sara_hemmeke at hotmail dot com)

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  80. Your patterns are wonderful! If I dont win I'll just have to buy the book anyway :)
    -Marta
    martini967@yahoo.com

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  81. I'm not a knitter yet - but your book may just be the push I need :)

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  82. Love love love your work!
    Gemma
    gemmak@telus.net

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  83. I'd love to win your book!!
    Thanks for participating in the giveaway! :)

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  84. Please add me to the contest drawing - e-mail susancnyec@nycap.rr.com

    thank you!

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  85. Whoa, Barbara. Too good to miss: a giveaway from a master toy designer. Count me in.

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  86. too cute!!!1 Thanks so much for this wonderful giveaway!!!

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  87. I'm so glad Sew, Mama, Sew linked me here..so cute!

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  88. Your patterns are wonderful! I would love the chance to win your book. /Matilda

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  89. I've love to win that cute little pattern book!

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  90. Thanks for hosting a giveaway- would like to knit up the bunny on the cover of your book

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  91. The book looks adorable! Well done!

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  92. CUTE little bunnies in darling sweaters!

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  93. So cute!! I'm a knitter so this obviously really appeals to me. Thanks for the give away!!

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  94. Wonderful, wonderful! I would be ecstatic to win this one.
    Thanks for the great giveaway!
    Anita
    (eat dot sleep dot knit at gmail dot com)

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  95. Oh my cuteness! please pick me! thanks for the giveaway!

    jodcoz(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  96. I'd love to be entered in the giveaway!

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  97. Here's hoping I win!

    Jenny
    jennywoodard {at} gmail {dot} com

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  98. Ohhhh, this would be the perfect christmas gift for my sil! Thanks for the giveaway!
    grokgrace(at)hotmail.com

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  99. What a great giveaway! Thank you! (kcasler at fandm dot edu)

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  100. Hi,
    I enjoy reading your blog and your patterns are beautiful. My e-mail address is: cnana7@yahoo.com

    Thanks and Merry Christmas!

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  101. I'd love to win!! Thanks!

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  102. oh you know how much i love your work!!! i've knitted the bat and hopefully more to come soon :)

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  103. Count me in, please! Book looks nice! :)

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  104. Those bunnies are cute! I'd love to win the book.

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  105. Great giveaway! Been fun visiting all these blogs that are new to me.

    Thanks for the chance to win something really nice :)

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  106. Your animals are soooo cute. Add me to the list.

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  107. That book looks fabulous - thanks for the chance!

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  108. Count me in! :D This is a great give-away! :D

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  109. I love your book! THe bunnies are so cute.

    My email is Luna1171@windstream.net

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  110. Thanks for doing this!

    adamandem at yahoo dot com

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  111. I'm crossing my fingers - I'd love to win the book! I just love your critters :)

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  112. this would be a fantastic gift for one of my very good friends...I hope that I win!

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  113. Cute! I'm just learning to knit things beyond squares (scarves) and this book would be great!

    Thanks for hosting the giveaway! I cant wait to explore more of your blog!

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  114. Please enter me in the drawing, though I'm not a knitter-- my dh is the knitter in this family.

    We're also expecting our first baby this January, though I'll be full term by the end of December and I'm kind of hoping he'll be ready then. I don't know about you but my belly is getting quite uncomfortable and I'm ready for him to be on the outside!!

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  115. Oh my, too cute! This obsessive knitter would love to be added to drawing, thanks!

    Viv
    vboundy@gmail.com

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  116. oo i would love that book!!!

    glittergurl04(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  117. Your patterns are adorable! Thanks for doing the giveaway!

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  118. I would like to be entered into the draw. The patterns look wonderful. Email (catiephillips@gmail.com)

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  119. Oh my goodness! What a great prize!!!
    Hugs from Laurraine in Canada.

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  120. That would be a perfect chance to learn to make knitted stuffed animals! Count me in!!

    librosfera(at)gmail(dot)com
    (And I'm Silvia, aka sfer, by the way :-). Check out molacoser.blogspot.com for OUR giveaway :-)

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  121. Oh I would love to be in your draw! I am just a beginner when it comes to knitting so I like that word EASY I see on the pattern.
    My details are in my profile.
    Thanks
    xoxox

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  122. Fingers crossed.

    imanana@bigpond.net.au

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  123. What a gorgeous giveaway. How sweet they look in the book. Count me in too please!!

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  124. I love these patterns. Please enter me!

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  125. keeping my fingers crossed - Lisa ( lil-lisa.b@ntlworld.com )

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  126. Please include me in the drawing, I need some new patterns to get me out of this recliner.

    manning117 at gmail dot com

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  127. Your book looks wonderful.

    julie_hyatt at hotmail dot com

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  128. Oh, I'd love to win!
    www.4livingsimply.blogspot.com

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  129. How sweet! I'd love to try and knit a gift this holiday. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  130. Is it too late to be put in the draw? I'm always drooling over your patterns - they're soo cute soap_angel at hotmail dot com :D

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  131. I would love to win the book!!
    mommyali at hotmail dot com

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  132. I would love, love to have your book. Please count me in (ap_lemos(at)hotmail.com). Thanks!

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  133. love to have the book. just got back to knitting and loving it.
    thanks

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  134. Thank you for this giveaway opportunity! You creations look so cute!

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  135. My mother would love this book. Thanks so much for your giveaway.

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  136. I love your patterns! I have gotten a few from your etsy store.

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  137. count me in please!

    ljs742(at)yahoo.com

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  138. Hi
    Please ,please add me to the draw for your new book. Really love your little cuties,
    All the best

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  139. Please add me to the drawing, it looks like a great book!

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  140. Oh, please add me! I'm Lauren

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  141. What a great giveaway! I love the patterns and the sweater on the bunny is awesome.

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  142. i'd love to win your book. thanks for sharing!!

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  143. These knitting patterns look so enticing! I have been knitting for almost two years and I am in love. I am always looking for new challenges. Thanks for being so generous with your book offering. Best wishes!

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  144. Sign me up! That book looks great!

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  145. awwww, what cute patterns!! i would love to win!

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  146. I would love this! Those patterns are soooo cute!

    =) melanie
    http://melaniescrafts.blogspot.com
    melanieadey at hotmail dot com

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  147. great gift!! I wish...... :DD
    I love this Give-away!! go see mine!!

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  148. Wow this is an incredibly generous giveaway! Please enter me into your contest!

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  149. plz include me!!! thanks so much!

    madetiny@gmail.com

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  150. Too cute! We love bunnies at our house.

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  151. I just started knitting and this would be a great book to add to my collection.

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  152. I frequent your board and love your toys! I am anxious to make them. Thanks for the chance.

    Kristy
    klvernon82 at yahoo dot com

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  153. Great Giveaway! Nice to meet you! You can see my giveaway here:

    http://aprylian.blogspot.com/

    Apryl

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  154. I bought your cute little rabbit with hoodie pattern, but it's still in my cue. All your patterns are darling. Best wishes for the holidays to you.

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  155. These are so cute!
    jlf9474 at yahoo dot com

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  156. Thanks for having the "give-away"! I hope I'm the lucky winner.

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  157. That looks like a great book. Lovely bunnies. -- Michele

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  158. Lovely looking book! Enter me please.

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  159. I'd love to sign up for your give away. Thank you for your generosity!

    Sincerely,
    Kali

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  160. I love your animals! I have been thinking of knitting the girly monkey for at least a year! Maybe for this Christmas :)

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  161. Count me, looks like a great book!

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  162. Your book is beautiful! I hope I win.

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  163. love the book! dani{dot}millecam{at}gmail.com

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  164. please add me to the drawing thanks

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  165. I would just love to win your book - count me in, and thank you!

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  166. I would love to win this. I so enjoyed making your rabbits that I'd love to make other animals. They are all so very cute.
    denise@deniseschulz.com

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  167. what a great giveaway! thank you!

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  168. your book looks great! count me in!

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  169. I'd love a copy of your book. Thank you for the wonderful giveaway.

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  170. The pattern featured on the book cover is so cute! I imagine the rest of what's inside is adorable too!

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  171. My SIL would lovet his book, I will give it to her. I hope we win.

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