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Tuesday, July 23, 2013

A Celebratory Giveaway

Good Morning all. I thought it was going to be a dreary old day but the sun has appeared beautifully and has brightened everything up considerably. It was quite chilly here yesterday and we had our Yoga class with the wood fire going....it was lovely and meditation was so cosy.

On the sewing front I have finished another red work block for my as yet unnamed Snowman quilt.
My little blue version of my birds stitchery is finished and all ready to make it into.....ahm..not telling!
I am also up to date with my July block in my little stitch-a-long with my stitching friends..
I am actually a little ahead..sssh! don't want to spoil their fun with what is coming next.
Now about this 'giveaway' Mean making you wait until the end I know. LOL!
As some of you may know I am having a birthday very shortly and as I feel very blessed to have been around in this old world THAT long and have such beautiful family and friends I decided I would like to share a little something with you to help me celebrate. The draw is open to my followers only....and I do know who you are!!!!! I will have 2 draws the first is for my Aussie followers...
In the giveaway is my new Cup of Friendship cushion pattern, some sweet buttons and pretty pink spotty scissors from Fee's Shabby Shack, a charm pack "Sew Stitchy" by Aneela Hoey (don't you love it..hexies and everything), a sweet butterfly clip and some pretty pink ric rac braid. For my lovely overseas followers I will only have a copy of the pattern in the second draw (sorry but the postage is a bit prohibitive) I hope you understand and will enjoy it anyway as I just couldn't leave you out :)
So there you have it....leave me a comment and tell me where you are from...Aussie or Overseas friend and I will draw it next week if I am not toooo full of cake or haven't left to follow all the nice fireman home who came to put allllll my candles out. Good luck to you all.
Lastly Congratulations to Will & Kate on their new Son.
Blessings Michelle xxx

55 comments:

  1. My goodness - it is your birthday and you are giving away the presents!!!! Have a fabulous birthday with all the very special people in your life, and cherish the wonderful memories it will bring!!-Kerrie (Australia) xoxox

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  2. What a lovely way to celebrate a special birthday. Have a wonderful day and thanks for the giveaway. (Australia)

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  3. Good afternoon dear friend, I'm glad you are having a lovely day, sun is out down here too, and our new baby is keeping us company (baby friendly office here now) with her giggles and chatting away to herself. One of your devoted followers, from south of the border....ohhh and I'm not sure I am talking to you cause you beat us last week lol.....hugs xxxx

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  4. A lovely way to celebrate your birthday. Early birthday hugs to you. (Australia)

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  5. What a gorgeous giveaway. Nothing better than a good meditation session. Leaves you feeling so at one with everything. I'm an Aussie girl.

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  6. You make me dizzy, you're so busy! Happy birthday for whichever date it is!

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  7. Love those blue fabrics - that will be gorgeous!mmm sounds like one of THOSE birthdays. Very generous of you to give the presents! have a lovely time of it. well you know I'm in Australia...

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  8. Pressie's .... you are the one that should be receiving pressie's ... early birthday wishes with hugs

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  9. Hi I'm from allansford which is in the western art of Victoria near the coast.

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  10. happy birthday and many more years to make those beautifull stitcheries. maria (australia)

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  11. Isn't it a lovely winters day here in Brisbane(at least it's not raining)
    What a lovely giveaway. Thanks for the chance to win. I follow by email, hope that counts.
    lyn.robyn.smith@gmail.com

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  12. Lovely presents for your birthday! Sunny in the USA

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  13. You are so generous Michelle. I know you will have a beaut day my friend. Make sure the bubbles are in the fridge. Sharyn:)

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  14. Hi Michelle, I hope this special Birthday will be your best yet, with many, many more to follow.
    Sending a big Birthday Hug from R, in wintery Victoria.

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  15. Happy Birthday Michelle and Namaste to you...I'm one of your Aussie friends.

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  16. Do we share a birthday? My birthday is later this week.

    Happy, Happy Birthday to you, Michelle.

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  17. lots of lovely projects on the go for you Michelle,what a lovely giveaway you are having,thankyou and you know where i am from.xx

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  18. Hope you have a wonderful birthday Michelle, your give away is very generous, your stitcheries in the making look wonderful. (Australia)
    xxooxx

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  19. Lovely sewing Michelle... as always.... Are you having a Fireman stripper at your party... I am going to gate crash.....

    How sweet to offer to give us stalkers something...

    Hugz ... for you and the fireman..

    (Australia - said with an accent)

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  20. that birthday is sneaking up quickly!!!! hope you haven't forgotten where you put your early presents!!! LOL What a gorgeous thought to share your special day with us with a giveaway!!! You're just bewdiful! love your stitcheries...the snowmen are just too cute!
    Keep warm...it's getting cool up here in the north of Qld too today.....really weird!!! I'm enjoying it though!
    sugary sweet hugs Michelle!
    xox Wendy :o)

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  21. Happy birthday Michelle and kind of you to give some presents away. Love your blue stitching very much. Thank you fo the change to win one of your give-away's.
    Greeting from Marian ( The Netherlands)

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  22. Happy Birthday, dear friend. I'm with Fiona.. Firemen, strippers, etc, all sounds good to me :)
    my ears perked RIGHT up haha

    I am from Texas USA but living in QLD since 2005. xx debbie

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  23. Happy Birthday, Michelle! May the joys that you have had in the past year continue to be yours in the year to come. Have a great day. Lynda ( Brissie)

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  24. Happy Birthday Michelle! Yay a future King. Love all your patterns thanks for the chance to win one. As you know I am in France. Hugs x

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  25. Happy Birthday Michele - have a great day!
    I'm following you from the UK!

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  26. Happy Birthday Michelle! I hope you'll have a wonderful day.
    Dutch birthday hug
    Dea

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  27. What a lovely gesture Michelle, not only do I hope you have a terrific birthday but I hope there is lots and lots more to come. Don't forget you are not alone in the mature age group there are lots of us that's for sure.

    Helen (Aussie of course)

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  28. Happy Birthday for your special day. What a generous give away. I am a follower from just up the road bit.
    valspierssews@gmail.com

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  29. what a lovely lady you are....my friend. I hope you have lots of memories of your great day. Love Monica. xoxox of yeah (Australia)

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  30. Doesn't seem fair, you having the birthday and we get a chance of pressies....Hope you have a great day and thanks for the chance..(Australia)

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  31. Happy Birthday lovely lady! Bit on the cold front this week isnt it? Im not liking it at all. Extend your birthday for a few weeks and enjoy it even more :)

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  33. I was so pleased I didn't miss it.....I am sure it will be a great celebation....I am pround to be an Aussie....

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  34. Happy Birthday to you! Love seeing what you've done! Especially looking forward to the little birdies project!

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  35. Birthday Blessings from Canada, Michelle. It would be fabulous to win your lovely pattern, thanks for the fun.

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  36. Not long until that birthday. I am all Aussie.

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  37. How lovely of you to share goodies with us for your special day...
    I am a Sandgroper , West Aussie. Of course. Lol

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  38. Happy Birthday! I'm right in the middle of the USA!

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  39. What a lovely generous way to celebrate your birthday. The pattern would be perfect!! Hugs Wendy (NZ)

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  40. Your secret project has some really pretty fabrics waiting to go along with your bird stitching Michelle. Although I do think it's kind of mean for you to tease us like that !

    I know how many candles you're blowing out and it isnt all that many. Anyway beautiful souls never look their age.

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  41. Lots of birthday treats Michelle, looking forward to seeing your teaser stitchery. Your designs are so delightful.I would love to be entered into your "overseas"draw for your giveaway. Shirley. N.Z.

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  42. Wow Michelle, only 6 more sleeps to your happy day, great giveaway, lovely choice of fabrics you have chosen to go with your cute bluebird, I am an Aussie. Cheers.XX

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  43. I'm looking forward to seeing these new projects, Michelle. Yes, your birthday is sneaking up very quickly, isn't it! Thanks for the lovely giveaway. Of course you already know I'm in Australia! xx

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  44. WoW.. it's YOUR birthday and WE get a gift! That's very generous of you Michelle. Fingers crossed it will be Meeeee! xxxxx
    I'm a New South Welshwoman! :)

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  45. Happy birthday and thanks, I am from Georgia usa

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  46. I like the way you celebrate birthdays! Trust it will be a good one
    Aussie

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  47. Lots of lovely peeks at your stitching projects. Thank you.
    Have a wonderful time with your special day - in fact, make it a birthday week! Yes, Aus!

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  48. Happy Birthday Michelle xx I'd like pics of the fireman please *winkwink* hehehe...Im an Aussie, true blue :)

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  49. I hope your birthday is extra special...enjoy YOUR day. Oh my oh my, you are a tease!! Your little peaks are lovely. Usually embroidered snowmen on fabric make me smile...your snowmen make me giddy. I can't wait to see the finished quilt. Birthday hugs coming from Canton, Michigan USA.

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  50. You are a special person to celebrate your special birthday by giving away some lovely gifts . I live in good old Nova Scotia , thanks for the chance .

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  51. Happy Birthday and Happy Stitching from Minnesota (USA)!

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  52. Hi from beautiful Maleny, on the Sunshine Coast (Qld,Australia). Love your patterns, Michelle, you are such a talented lady. Hope you have a wonderful day on your upcoming birthday.

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  53. Happy Birthday from Terry in California. Love your stitching patterns!

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  54. Wishing you lots of Joy on your very special day. Love from Joy in Bundaberg.xxxx

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  55. Lots of lovely stitching as always Michelle. Fancy spoiling us with a giveaway - should be the other way round

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