Wednesday, 8 May 2013

It is for the birds hop and giveaway!

Hello and welcome to my stop in the "It's for the birds" blog hop. As usual a huge thanks to Mdm Samm for coming up with such great and creative ideas and inspiring us to create wonderful things. And a special thanks to Mary for cheering (and organising) us all along the way!

I signed up to this hop with absolutely no idea of what to make... I had seen a few times vintage birds shapes into appliquéd items, loved it, but never made something of the sort... until a few weeks ago there was a birds week at The Graphics Fairy (I love this blog it has amazing vintage images released every day).

And voilà, this is what I made... vintage bird inspired needle cases.



For the images, I downloaded four different birds shapes from the site, printed them off in a size I liked, then traced their silhouette and made it into templates. I used colourful fabric that would contrast the cream background I was planning to make for the needle cases.

I have previously published a tutorial on needle cases (you can download it for free here), but I wanted a simpler take on it this time... as I wanted a super quick project... I managed to make four needle cases in an afternoon! So I guess that counts for quick!


And I have made available the bird patterns for free (here) so you can also make some quick projects with it.. And if you are up for a quick tutorial... please visit my previous  post (here)... but don't forget to continue reading for the giveaway!

And now for the giveaway!

 I am celebrating my 100th post, and what a better excuse than a blog hop for it! And that's I why I made so many needle cases... don't worry I am not hoarding them! I am sharing them... and the first one will be for one of my lovely readers and followers. Look how lovely they look with the tulips from my garden!



So what do you need to do? Well simply follow me, in any way you like Google (the blue "join this site" button on the right had side bar), Bloglovin (the + button on the side bar), Facebook, Pinterest, etc and leave me a comment below. Make sure I can contact you back to let you know if you win! I will ship it anywhere and will randomly select a winner after the blog hop is finished on May 15th.

Now don't forget to visit the other creations on show today...


Wednesday, May 8


http://sunshinequilting.blogspot.com
http://feltfree-p.blogspot.no
http://busyascanbe.blogspot.com
http://quiltdoodledesigns.blogspot.com
http://buzzingandbumbling.blogspot.com
http://patchouli-moon-studio.blogspot.com
http://ecoughlindesigns.blogspot.com
http://mywhittleadventures.blogspot.com
http://SewMuch2Luv.blogspot.com
www.natilittlethings.blogspot.com
http://justletmequilt.blogspot.com
http://ncweekendquilter.blogspot.com
http://Selinaquilts.blogspot.com
http://saneandcrazy.blogspot.com
http://abis-scrapsoflife.blogspot.com
http://roseprairiequilts.blogspot.com
http://marlarockscrafts.blogspot.com

Have a fantastic day!
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99 comments:

  1. Pre8 May 2013 at 00:13

    So cute, love them!! Congrats on your 100th post! (I follow via my rss reader.)

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  2. Missenota aka Kristin S.8 May 2013 at 00:38

    I follow you with Bloglovin' Those needlebooks are fabulous!

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  3. quilty stitches8 May 2013 at 00:59

    Oh to have one of your beautiful creations would be wonderful!! Thank you for sharing with this giveaway,,and Congrats on your 100th post!

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  4. tubilinha tiacarminha8 May 2013 at 01:01

    Parabéns 100 postagens.Estes seus pássaros para mim são andorinhas lindas,amo.Obrigada.

    seguindo no Google, Bloglovin e vou para o Face agora.
    tiacarminhapezzuto@gmail.com

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  5. Stephanie @ Quarter Incher8 May 2013 at 01:26

    How wonderful! I follow you on BL ;)

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  6. Tammy8 May 2013 at 02:00

    Oh these are beautiful. I am a follower via Bloglovin. What a fun hop this is gonna be. And happy 100th post.

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  7. Phyllis8 May 2013 at 02:28

    I follow your blog through Google. The needle books are just lovely! You did a great job!

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  8. Sally8 May 2013 at 02:41

    These needle books are just beautiful! I love the fabric that you chose for the birds. I am already a follower :)

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  9. Sherry8 May 2013 at 02:44

    I am a follower of your blog through Google and I am participating in the bird blog hop. Your needle cases are beautiful.

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  10. Chris Dodsley @made by ChrissieD8 May 2013 at 03:16

    Love those needle cases - particularly the pockets inside the covers - might have to pinch that idea from you! I'm already following you on bloglovin', google and facebook and I've just added Pinterest and Twitter. Congrats on 100 posts :)

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  11. sew.darn.quilt8 May 2013 at 03:17

    Your needle cases are so pretty and the tulips are gorgeous. I'm a seasoned follower of yours ;D
    Thank you for the chance

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  12. Ronda Walker8 May 2013 at 03:40

    Love that your needle case has pockets for scissors. Thanks for sharing the tutorial. I'm one of your followers.

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  13. StitchinByTheLake8 May 2013 at 04:00

    Nati these cases are simply beautiful...the colors, the quilting, all of it. Wonderful! Blessings, marlene

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  14. Unknown8 May 2013 at 05:53

    Follow via bloglovin!

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  15. OhioLori8 May 2013 at 05:58

    Followed thru GFC, and now thru Bloglovin! :) Love your blog!!

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  16. apple blossom8 May 2013 at 06:24

    nice needle books. love your project. gfc follower

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  17. Regena8 May 2013 at 06:47

    great job...love it

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  18. Judy B8 May 2013 at 07:00

    Love your beautiful needle cases! I follow via email. Thank you for sharing your birds.

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  19. Maureen Clare8 May 2013 at 07:14

    Those little needlebooks are so fresh and the colours are like jewels. I have my fingers crossed..I have become a follower via Google Friends
    Cheers
    candy_cats@hotmail.com

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  20. Janet8 May 2013 at 07:44

    These are super sweet. Love the fabrics/colours you used.

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  21. jan8 May 2013 at 07:51

    Those are adorable!

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  22. Britt-Inger8 May 2013 at 08:24

    Your needlecases are adorable and such a great idea with the appliqué. I think I must try myself. Thanks for a great give away and for sharing your creativity

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  23. witje8 May 2013 at 08:53

    ze zijn prachtig

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  24. Kat8 May 2013 at 09:05

    That's so cute! I hadn't seen your blog before, but I follow you now (on bloglovin) because I adore your style!

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  25. Patty C.8 May 2013 at 10:12

    Oh My Goodness - just beautiful !!!! love the colors & the design - And finished to perfection !!!! Thank you for the links ;)

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  26. charlotte8 May 2013 at 11:06

    Very pretty. They look rather elegant. Great job on these!

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  27. Patricia Lessell8 May 2013 at 11:10

    Love them and you know I follow you because I so want your puppy - just for a visit not to keep forever :-)

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  28. Unknown8 May 2013 at 12:12

    Very cute birds..love how bright they are. And your needle cases are just wonderful...would love to be the lucky winner.

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  29. Elizabeth Coughlin8 May 2013 at 12:49

    Great needlecases! Thanks for the tutorial.

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  30. Judy Cooper Textile Artist8 May 2013 at 12:59

    Lovely needle cases. The tutorial is appreciated.

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  31. Quilt Doodle Designs8 May 2013 at 13:05

    Your needle cases are beautiful! Thank you for sharing.

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  32. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon Studio8 May 2013 at 13:20

    Lovely needle books. I like the one with the echo quilting the best.

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  33. And this would be . . . . 8 May 2013 at 13:42

    Love the way you did the birds. Great job on the cases.

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  34. pennydog8 May 2013 at 13:48

    I follow you in Bloglovin :)

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  35. Sowing Stitches8 May 2013 at 13:55

    Beautiful! And I love the interior pocket!

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  36. krislovesfabric8 May 2013 at 14:22

    I follow and your needle cases are beautiful, great practical with beauty!

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  37. Rosa8 May 2013 at 14:23

    wonderful needlecase.Thanks for the tutorial!

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  38. Jeanie8 May 2013 at 14:27

    Beautiful needle books! I love the bright contrast of the birds against the white background. Thanks for sharing!

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  39. Pat8 May 2013 at 14:30

    I'm a new follower, love your blog and the needle books!

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  40. Just Quilt It8 May 2013 at 14:34

    Oh, I love, love, love this. Beautiful! I have bookmarked your tutorial and am following you on bloglovin. I'll be making this soon. It would be a great project for my quilt club.

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  41. Calicojoan8 May 2013 at 14:56

    Just beautiful!

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  42. Linda8 May 2013 at 14:59

    How pretty!!! You did a wonderful job on the needle cases!
    (I already follow you.) :)

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  43. Brenda8 May 2013 at 15:00

    I am following you by email. I love the needle case. Congratulations on 100 posts.

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  44. Mara8 May 2013 at 15:16

    Thanks again for the tutorial, beautiful birds.

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  45. Carol Swift8 May 2013 at 15:32

    Your work is just beautiful...I love the colors of those birds! I follow you (of course) on Bloglovin. :O)

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  46. Gwen8 May 2013 at 16:02

    I love the needle cases; they turned out so lovely. And those appear to be swallows appliqued on them--great job!

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  47. Unknown8 May 2013 at 16:31

    Lovely needle cases and thanks for the blog recommendation! Thanks for being on the hop!

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  48. Valerie the Pumpkin Patch Quilter8 May 2013 at 16:49

    I love these needle books - they give me such great ideas for gifts. Thank you for sharing!

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  49. Linda Crosby8 May 2013 at 16:58

    Really beautiful work. Love the birds on the needle cases. I follow you on bloglovin

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  50. Linda C8 May 2013 at 16:59

    How cute are the bird needle books! Perfect for gift giving and hop giveaways. Thanks for providing the links, Nati. Following on google and in my sage feeds.

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  51. Carrie P.8 May 2013 at 17:06

    how sweet! your tutorial is really good too. great entry in the bird hop.
    thanks for stopping by my blog to see my birds. good luck in my giveaway.

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  52. suemac8 May 2013 at 17:32

    So cute as usual. You always make the cutest small projects.

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  53. Nettie8 May 2013 at 17:41

    Oh, these little birdie needle cases are too cute! My needles are always slipping into the couch folds when I am sewing and watching TV.
    Thanks for the tute, in case I am not the lucky winner.
    I am on your e-mail list and follow you too.
    Nettie
    nettiecrain@live.com

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  54. Needled Mom8 May 2013 at 18:04

    Those are stunning. Your fabrics are just beautiful. Following you now on Bloglovin.

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  55. Elsa8 May 2013 at 18:06

    Love the little sewing kit ~ the birds are beautiful!
    I follow you via email!

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  56. Unknown8 May 2013 at 18:21

    Darling little birds, love the fabric you used. I follow you via email.
    thelady at hotmail.com

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  57. Patty8 May 2013 at 18:37








    How pretty. I love it. I am a new follower.







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  58. Newbie Jen8 May 2013 at 18:41

    Lovely sparrows! And needlebooks are so handy!

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  59. Anonymous8 May 2013 at 18:44

    Hey, I follow you on bloglovin, love the needle book! hadas_a1@yahoo.com

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  60. tink's mom8 May 2013 at 18:47

    I'm a new follower, your work is beautiful. Great idea for showcasing the birds.

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  61. Mary8 May 2013 at 18:58

    Love your vintage needle book. You do an awesome. Glad you are part of the hop!

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  62. Katie M.8 May 2013 at 18:59

    I really like your needle case - it's the first one I've seen with a little pocket. A nice place to store that seam ripper (we hope we never have to use!) and a thimble... Thanks for sharing your tutorial and pattern links. And yes, I will be following you. I love these blog hops, it's a great way to find new blogs that I might have otherwise missed!

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  63. Anonymous8 May 2013 at 19:41

    Wow! Your needle cases are stunning. I noticed you also provided a tutorial further back on your blog for them. The fabric you selected for the applique was perfect-it reminded me of Laurel Birch. I have a sweatshirt of hers and a pair of earring with birds on them that I have had for many years, purchased at Macy's long before her fabric was available. She was an amazing artist. From California, thanks for sharing.

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  64. Unknown8 May 2013 at 19:59

    I am a follower and I love your needle book. Nancy: rangerer@sbcglobal.net

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  65. sandra8 May 2013 at 20:04

    Hi Nati I just fell in love with your needle cases and I loved the fabric you chose. So I decided I would like to follow your blog so I can come back and see what else you do when I have time. Thanks for sharing.

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  66. CharlotteT8 May 2013 at 20:38

    Nati, love your needle cases. Very nice!

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  67. Nita8 May 2013 at 20:41

    Congratulations on 100 posts! Your posts come directly into my email and I enjoy them very much. Lovely needle cases :)

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  68. Pauline8 May 2013 at 22:30

    What a lovely needle cases, Nati, very original and beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

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  69. Kathy H8 May 2013 at 22:41

    I follow you through gfc. Those are beautiful needlecases and thanks for sharing how you made them. Your quilting is wonderful too.

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  70. Kirsten8 May 2013 at 23:10

    Beautiful cases! I love the fabric choices as they make the birds pop.

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  71. lefuntz9 May 2013 at 00:40

    Very beautiful and useful too! I follow on Bloglovin'.

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  72. Marcy9 May 2013 at 00:47

    The needle cases are beautiful. The colors bounce off the white background.

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  73. linny9 May 2013 at 00:52

    Your needlecases are so lovely, the birds are bright & beautiful. I follow by email.
    Thanks for the chance to win one. lyn.robyn.smith@gmail.com

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  74. Bonnie589 May 2013 at 01:15

    Love the needle cases. I am an email follower. Thanks for sharing and for the opportunity on the draw.
    bonnielarson58(at)gmail(dot)com

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  75. Darlington Delights9 May 2013 at 01:41

    Thank you for the giveaway and the lovely needlecase tutorial. I've never made a needlecase before and I don't own one (YET). I'm an ongoing follower by email. Can't wait to see what you come up with next.

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  76. ritainalaska9 May 2013 at 02:00

    love your birds on the needlecase! thank you for the graphics fairy link and the chance to win your pretty case.

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  77. Karen9 May 2013 at 02:36

    Very well done!! Thanks you so much!!

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  78. Patty 9 May 2013 at 03:15

    Very nice and unique!

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  79. Amy DeCesare9 May 2013 at 03:23

    Those birds are so gorgeous, and the needle cases turned out so great! Congrats on post 100 - I follow you on bloglovin' and wouldn't miss your blog for the world. :)

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  80. Janarama9 May 2013 at 03:32

    Very pretty little needle cases.

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  81. LJ9 May 2013 at 04:02

    Very neat needle cases. I'm going to check out the Graphics Fairy blog, too.

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  82. Lori9 May 2013 at 04:51

    These are lovely. I am now a follower on FB

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  83. Bonnie Pfrimmer9 May 2013 at 05:02

    Beautiful!! You are so creative! Thanks for sharing with us today. I follow you by e-mail.

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  84. Beth9 May 2013 at 06:40

    This is beautiful! Thanks for the introduction to The Graphics Fairy.

    wordygirl at earthlink dot net

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  85. Lavonna ZWB9 May 2013 at 06:59

    Your needle cases are lovely.

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  86. Michelle9 May 2013 at 07:20

    So lovely! Thanks for sharing!

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  87. Gill9 May 2013 at 09:32

    These are gorgeous!
    If I'm not lucky enough to win one for myself I shall definitely be making one!
    Thank you!!

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  88. newsurfiegirl9 May 2013 at 11:57

    Beautiful work. Thanks for sharing.

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  89. Bente-I like to QuiltBlog9 May 2013 at 13:49

    Thata a great idea and look so beautiful.
    Thanks for sharing the tutorial!
    Bente

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  90. Beth9 May 2013 at 14:50

    Follow on blog lovin - love the cases!

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  91. carla9 May 2013 at 15:16

    Hi!!! Love the vintage birds!!! Wonderful on the needle cases!!! Thanks for the tutorial!!! I am a happy follower and added on bloglovin!!! Thank You

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  92. MoeWest9 May 2013 at 23:34

    Your needle cases look wonderful! The Graphics Fairy is such a great resource.

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  93. Amy's Crafty Shenanigans10 May 2013 at 00:12

    So sweet - you make wonderful things!! I am a follower :)

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  94. vicki11 May 2013 at 06:00

    I need to make a needle case...Thanks for the giveaway. I am a follower via email and GFC. vickise at gmail dot com

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  95. Tricia11 May 2013 at 17:08

    I'm a Bloglovin' follower and I love your vintage birds as the remind me of Swifts and Swallows. I'm soooo going to checking out that Graphic Fairy site so thank you for also sharing that with us. The vivid colors of the birds do really stand out against the background of your needlecases and I would love a chance to win one of them. Thanks for sharing them with us.

    Sincerely,
    Tricia

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  96. ELNM11 May 2013 at 22:29

    Congratulations! I follow you on Facebook and would love one of these beautiful needle cases. Thanks!
    ellen(at)myerly(dot)net

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  97. barbara woods12 May 2013 at 01:20

    Those are cute thanks

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  98. Pamela12 May 2013 at 14:38

    Love your birds...they are perfect. Thanks for sharing!

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  99. nicolesender13 May 2013 at 08:31

    Wonderful needle cases. New bloglovin' follower.
    nicolesender(at)yahoo(dot)com

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