Monday, September 12, 2011

A little Ta Dah and a Thank You Give Away....


Hello everyone, it feels like ages since I last posted, computer time is in high demand at our place and I seem to be at the bottom of the pecking order!

Sooooo.....anyway, remember the little bit of stripey crochet I was making last week?  (Picture above if you don't know what I mean)......
Well, this is what I was making, a stripey cushion cover.
My husband is of the mind that cushions are extremely useless objects, but I disagree!  You can never have too many cushions I say!

Although this is the first crocheted one I have made, so there were a few teething problems to work out.


 I was going for a mini version of my stripey blanket, and used slightly simplified stitches 
(couldn't fit in a row of bobbles in this one, but I think a series of different stripey patterns would look good don't you?)

I used my Bendigo cotton for this as I think the colours all work well together and I thought it would be less likely to pill up than wool.



 I used some gorgeous green vintage buttons for the closure and I have to say I am pretty pleased with how they look.....it has worked out at about 45cm square....


..... this is the back side.....


.....and here you can see the nice contrast between the solid stripes on the back and the lacy rows on the front .....

So this is my retro-vintage inspired stripey cushion!!  What do you think? I think the stripes translate well to a smaller item and a group of these would look very cheery!

And I have decided that seeing as there has been quite a bit of interest in my stripey blanket, this little stripey cushion cover might be a good thing to use as my give away!!
I mentioned in an earlier post that I was going to do a give away as a thank you for all the lovely support you guys give me in my creative pursuits and to mark one year of blogging, so here it is!

If you would like to win my cushion cover and a few other little crafty treats, (to be shown at a later date, as I don't have them organised yet! haha!!) it is easy to enter. 

Just leave a comment and I will draw a winner in 2 weeks. 

It would be lovely if you could help me spread the word on your own blogs, but not an essential requirement.

So thank you very much for your interest in this little blog, and I hope you enter my give away!!

Have a great day!

220 comments:

  1. I would love to enter. It is a beauty. You are very clever.x

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  2. Hi Jules..please count me in too..I adore it! Would you please do a bobble tutorial sometime?

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  3. Lovely cushion adore the mix of stitches

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  4. Oh my goodness, how can you bear/bare (I knever know which bare to use???) to part with such a fantastic cushion!!!

    xx Congratulations on a year of blogging xx

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  5. Please don't enter me as I don't comment very often, but had to say I think that cushion is just fab, I think I may try and replicate it if that's okay....when I get chance!

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  6. Wow, the cover is fantastic! Love, no.. LoVe the colours!!

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  7. So that is a great give away. If it's possible, please count me in. I will put your link on my blog.

    Have a great day,
    Monique

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  8. Fabulous cushion, the whole stripey patterns of it are brill, please stick my name in :D
    Karen x

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  9. This is gorgeous! How can you bear to part with it??

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  10. I am in love with the cushion as well as your blankie. Waiting for the blanket tah dah:). And thanks for a chance to win this gorgeous cushion.

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  11. I LOVE the cushion!
    I made my first cushion cover (actually...my first anything...) with my little sewing machine on Saturday.
    But I have plans to do a granny rows cover some time in the future.
    (And, you can NEVER have enough cushions!!!)

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  12. Ah, thank you. I love it and would love to enter! And I have made a crochet rug for a couple of my cutey little nieces and nephews, and next up on my list is the teenage niece with a stripey bedroom, so you have given me some ideas of ways to make her a "suitable" one. :)

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  13. Oh YES PLEASE, would LOVE to enter. I have swooned watching your blanket grow and would love to win a cushion cover!!
    Thanks for a great giveaway!

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  14. Ahh so that is what you were up to! It is a gorgeous little cushion.. aren't men funny..anything that doesn't have a purpose isn't needed - pah.....what about having things around just to make you feel good...how much more important could they be? I'll blog about your giveaway later today :)x

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  15. What an amazing giveaway! I'd love to be entered into the draw :)

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  16. Hi, I am completely obsessed with the gorgeous stripeyness I have discovered on your blog and I desperately want to learn how to do it.Both your blanket and the cushion are totally fab.Debby T.x

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  17. Hola. Su cojín es precioso y el contraste con la parte trasera es preciosa. Me gustaría participar en su sorteo.
    Un saludo.

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  18. I can´t believe that you really will give this beautiful pretty cushion to one of us, but YES YES YES I dearly would love to to enter, too. It has all the things I love for cushions, the cotton yarn, the so well mixed colours, the very special pattern of different stripes and the retro-vintage feel which I admire most. There will sureley be hundreds of commenters who all would love to win your cushion and so my own chance will be very small, but I am still most glad for having found your blog and your inspiring and beautiful crochet.
    With my best wishes,
    Suzi
    http://krawuggl.blogspot.com/
    PS: Still can´t comment the usual way. Sorry.

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  19. Oh yes please, I would love to be entered in this giveaway. I really liked your stripey blanket so this cushion cover would be well loved! :-)

    Ashley xxx

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  20. oooooooooo, that cushion is amazing...I have to disagree with your husband, I think they are most lovely home decorations...I would love to have a cushion like that, as I don't think I could ever make one as good!! So please enter me in :D

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  21. I would love to be entered into your giveaway, what a fab prize. And, in my opinion you can never have too many cushions or blankets......or cakes.....

    I will put the giveaway on my blog in the next day or so!

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  22. i think yours is the best pilllow ive ever seen thank you !!!!

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  23. What a lovely cushion cover, the mix of stitches works really well. No, you can never have too many cushions.
    Carol xx

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  24. I adore the cushion cover, it's gorgeous! May I go in the draw too please?

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  25. truly inspirational as you know you have been helping me with this blanket, My daughters are fighting over it, so to have a cushion may stop the arguments and keep me inspired.!!

    Susanna xx

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  26. How generous of you to give it away - I think I'd have a hard time! I just love it, all those different stripes. Gorgeous.

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  27. Oh look at that, I popped in to see what you've been up to and I get to enter your gorgeous giveaway at the same time. Yipee. It sure would look very spunky on my carvan couch I think. Big congratulations on the blogging milestone. It must have been about this time last year that I knitted you that washer in Jodie's swap and first found your great blog. So here's to the next year...and the one after that...Love Kate x

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  28. Ooooooh! I love your cushion! It turned out lovely. Can't wait to see the blanket. Thanks for the giveaway, I will mention it in my post today. Have a great week!

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  29. I would love to be entered! I will also post about it in my blog (when I catch up on it tonight!). Love the stripey goodness!

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  30. The cushion is really beautiful! I cannot wait to see the finished blanket!
    Thanks for the giveaway and I will make a note of it at my blog today! I already enthused about your blanket in a previous post and it has inspired a scarf (no time for yet ANOTHER blanket) for my boyfriend's niece! Pop in if you have the time to take a look and let me know what you think! I'd love your feedback, since your blanket was the inspiration! :)

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  31. OMG! its a giveaway! (hold me down...) count me in PLEASE! no, one certanily cannot get enough cushions, i say. this beauty is to be admired and i know exactly where it would get its place to continue being as pretty as ever, i PROMISE!

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  32. Oh what a good idea your little cushion is! All the loveliness of your stripy blanket in a small package! I love everything about it! Please can I enter your give away? Lots of love, Amanda xxxx

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  33. I love your blog and even more your crocheting!Count me in on the giveaway!
    `~sMiLeS~"
    Tammy
    jozzy@charter.net

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  34. That is such an amazingly gorgeous cushion and I would dearly love to win it - please enter me!!!!!! :)

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  35. Oh my goodness! Its absolutely gorgeous! <3
    Could I be entered in the giveaway too please. x

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  36. Oh yes, please oh please enter my name. LOVE the cushion cover and would love to win! Just so lovely! xoRobin❤

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  37. LOvely cushion!
    I´d love to be IN! But I´m blogging right through Argentina...May I participate?
    Thanks for sharing your beautiful stuff!
    Love,
    Vale

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  38. I have yet to finish a cushion myself. I have one started, but ... alas. No finish. This is lovely. Well done! Love the mix between front and back.

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  39. Wow! How very kind of you to give away your hard work! :) I will post a link to you on my blog :) Berol.

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  40. It is gorgeous. If you're willing to ship worldwide I'd love to be entered. x

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  41. Wow,what a generous giveaway,your cushion is just gorgeous. I love the stripy blanket you've done and would love to do one similar. Great blog,thanks for the inspiration. Deb xxxxx

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  42. I have just made a cushion to giveaway too!!!! And I absolutely love yours. I have been quite inspired "at the thinking stage!" by your striped blanket and would love to make one-- one day. It looks like a task of great patience!!! Have I got that much I ask myself!!!
    Thank you for your lovely blog!

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  43. What a beautiful cushion! I love the way you use color in all your crochet items. Makes me happy just to read about them and see the pictures. I think your cushion would make a great (inspiring) addition to my crochet area, here in the US of A.

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  44. Please count me in, I love the colors and the different patterns. You did a great job, and by the way cushions are not a guy thing at all. My husband is the same way.
    Meredith

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  45. are you sutre about winning that amazing pillowcover ???
    It is so gorgeous!
    I prefer the striped side!!!
    And of course I'm in !

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  46. OH WOW, that cushion is absolutely gorgeous. I love the colours and the different crochet stitches you've used. I'd love to enter your giveaway.
    Anne xx

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  47. Your cushion looks amazing!!! How did you assemble the pieces?

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  48. I don't know how you can bear to part with the cushion it is absolutely gorgeous and it goes so well in your little nook. I love love love it xx

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  49. I absolutely love it! And I would love if this cushion could be mine. I will be happy to spread the word on facebook. Wishing you a happy week. :)

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  50. Your cushion is gorgeous! I also agree one cannot have too many cushions!! I would love to enter your giveaway!

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  51. Oh my goodness, I absolutely adore that cushion. It would look so adorable in out retro caravan if I was lucky enough to win it. It's just so cheerful - makes me think of beautiful summer days. I'll spread the word on my blog too xx

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  52. I love it, i am happy with anticipation xx elizabeth

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  53. Oh dear, that cushion is gorgeous!! Please do count me in :-) Greets from Belgium x

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  54. I think that this is the prettiest cushion I've ever seen! I love what you are doing with your stripe variation - it's such an amazing design. I have added it to my to-make list - now I just need to find somewhere that stocks a fabulous rainbow collection of cotton. Have a fabulous week! Thank you for the inspiration!

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  55. What a beauty. I would love to win it! May I be considered even though I live in the USA, just found your blog and there are probably dozens more who deserve to win it more? Yes? Good, count me in!

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  56. Love, love, love your cushion cover.
    Have not tryed the Bendigo cotton yet, but I'm using Bendigo clasic wool for a blanket at the moment. Will try to put some pictures on "we love Lucy" Rav soon, if you are interested.
    Hugs Audra
    6craftyacres

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  57. Hi, I pop in now and then, have you thought of writing up a pattern for this, it is gorgeous, I have quite a few balls of Bendigo cotton,(and wool) so reasonably priced and crochets and knits up so nicely.
    x Sandi

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  58. It's absolutely gorgeous, Jules. You did a fantastic job. I would love a chance to win this cover. You are too generous.

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  59. it's so gorgeous! :) as u said u can never have 2 many cushions :p It'd be AWESOME to win! :D

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  60. It is a gorgeous pillow cover! I had some Bendigo cotton that got made into a scarf. Its a beautiful yarn. Just a wonderful giveaway. Thank you.

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  61. Are you sure you want to give that lovely cushion away??? It's gorgeous! Thanks for the generous competition offer. x Pati

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  62. This is an absolute gorgeous pillow, followed here from another blog and I am sure glad I did. Your blog is going right in my Google Reader!

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  63. Looks so lovely and cozy!! Would look great in my living room. From a fellow knitter this is a great looking pattern. So happy to win this! My email almaluzpacheco@gmail.com

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  64. Oh please do throw my name into the hat as this cushion is absolutely lovely in every single way!

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  65. Just started my first granny-pillow myself and am so excited about it! I admire your patience and creativity even more, though, now that I realize what a work it is to make something like that! Looking forward to more tadah moments!

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  66. You spred the word on "I-crochet" very well. I would love to win this pretty cushion, it is beautiful.
    KATRIN W.

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  67. I would loooooove to enter, just not sure if you post to South Africa :-(?
    It is be-a-u-ti-ful!!!

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  68. What a gorgeous cushion. Beautiful colours too. I am currently crocheting a spiral cushion using a Nicky Trench pattern.-it is trickier than I thought but hope I will get there soon. Well Done!
    You are already linked to my blog.

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  69. your right a girl can never have too many cushions !! i love that one !! its truely amazing !

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  70. Only just discovered your blog, would be thrilled if I could join in xx

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  71. I absolutely love your cushion - it's just beautiful! I love the different stitches and the colours you've used! I would love to enter your giveaway if that's ok, even though I've only just found your blog?! :)

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  72. This cushion is gorgeous. I loved your blanket too. I'd love to win it. Believe it or not I have three couches and NO cushions. I must rectify that asap!
    xXx Helen

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  73. Whaaaaaaaaaaaaat, have I been doing that I have missed this post and not yet entered the giveaway??!!!
    Sound talking to coming up after I post this comment..........

    Your cushion is divine Julie, those colours, the texture, pattern, yummeeeeee
    How could you not smile just looking at it, so please make room for my name in the hat along with all the others and good luck everyone.

    Claire :}

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  74. How beautiful - I know I will dream about this cushion tonight - thanks for the chance in this giveaway.

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  75. I love this, and it would match my sitting room perfectly! You should definitely make a pattern for this, not that I can crochet!

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  76. Every now and then there a chance like this comes my way and I can't just pass it over! I am keeping my fingers crossed for this beautiful cushion cover!

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  77. Ik kijk iedere dag naar je steep deken vind hem zo prachtig en fleurig
    Ik hou me aanbevolen voor het streep kussen zo mooi
    gr anita

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  78. What a beautiful cushion!!
    I'd love to enter, but for those of us that don't win would a tutorial be possible?

    Love your blog x x x

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  79. Gorgeous cushion, love the different stitches and the colours. Thanks for the pincushion pattern, can't wait to try it.

    Bev

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  80. Truly lovely colors! I've made the same pincushion, and I've been using it for a long time now :) Happy happy flower pincushion

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  81. WOW! What a beautiful cushion/pillow, would love to win it... BTW, I love your blog and everything that you create!

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  82. I'd love to enter your giveaway. Thanks for offering such a lovely prize. :)

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  83. Wow,this is amazing and so generous of you,I love it,thanks for the chance to win this beauty.

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  84. it looks awesome and I would be so happy to win it! thanks for the chance to do so!

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  85. Hi! I've just got here and found this awesome blog with all the beautiful things you do! love your cushion!!!!!♥

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  86. I would love to win your fantastic cushion. I am learning to crochet and your cushion really gives me something to aspire to. Wonderful giveaway :) Polly

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  87. Tell your husband I love that cushion and would be happy to take it off your hands. {grin} What a beautiful creation. Thanks for offering such a nice giveaway. I don't have a blog but I did just Pin your cushion to my Pinterest boards as I love to share such loveliness!

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  88. So, so lovely!
    I would love to take this off your hands, thank you for the opportunity to win it.

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  89. Gorgeous cushion, love the colours and all the different stitches. Also thanks for the pin cushion pattern, can't wait to start one.

    Bev

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  90. Sorry for above comment, said I couldn't do as a google account (just read it has) on Thursday so came back to try again. Didn't mean to do it twice. Soory

    Bev

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  91. oh Jules, me me me me me me, please ENTER ME!!!!!!!!
    That is one unbelievably darling cushion, I love it very very much. I gave you a wee mention in the Attic today too, your crochet work and colours are so inspiring ♥
    xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  92. I've just popped straight over from Attic24. All I can say is wow,wow ,wow. It's utterly lovely! I would love to win it but even if I don't Ive now got the pleasure of another lovely blog on my favourites list and the joy of trawling through a year of archives. Bliss for a Saturday evening. I think you are very generous , I don't think I'd be noble enough to give such a wonderful cushion away! Love Penny Lxx

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  93. Hi

    Love your blanket and cushion. Please enter me in your competition.

    Alison

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  94. Congratulations for your blog!!!I love so much read it. Please enter me en giveaway. I know you by Attica 24. Kisses!!!!
    My blog es sugargi.blogspot.com.ar

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  95. i know i don have a chance but heres a hopin' love your blanket i think i may make me one after the holidays

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  96. This is gorgeous - I would love to enter. Have just found your blog and its so inspiring!

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  97. I am so grateful to Lucy for sending us over to your blog. Your blanket and pillow are fantastic and I look forward to sharing what you share with our customers. May I use a picture of your blanket on our blog in addition to linking to your blog? We would love to have your pillow to show off in the shop. If you write up instructions we would sell them for you! Your colors and textures are magnificent!!

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  98. So inspiring. Makes me want to pick up my hook right away!

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  99. I think its a lovely cushion!
    I would love to take a chance in your give-away!

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  100. this is so lovely, i knit some, but am thinking about learning to crochet this winter.

    nice to have found your blog, will be back for more visits.

    thanks for the opportunity to win this beautiful cheery pillow.

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  101. Hi! I found you through Lucy at Attic24. What a fantastic cushion cover! I would so love to win it. Thanks for the chance!

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  102. I'm new to your blog but will certainly be back, you make such lovely things!

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  103. Oh, I love crochet-goodiness/snuggliness/retroiness/more snuggliness! Your colour combinations of red/pinky/blues is wonderful - just oozes homeliness! My latest lap quilt is the same colourscheme. Photos will soon be on http://adaliza.wordpress.com

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  104. How BEAUTIFUL!!! I might be a seasoned knitter--but a total novice hooky crocherter....I dream of being able to create something so wonderful!

    I'm also a novice blogger, but I'll be sure to spread the love on this one!!!! Thanks for such a wonderful giveaway.

    We can dream.......

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  105. Hello, I've just found your blog, and what do I see, a giveaway ... I happened along at just the right time :D

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  106. I'm loving your blanket, so inspiring. Thank you for the generous give-away. I too am having a give-away on my blog till Wednesday, please feel free to leave a comment if you fancy entering xox

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  107. I have not wanted to make a cushion until I saw yours. Very nice!

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  108. So generous of you to give away your oh-so-lovely pillow/cushion! Love the colors!

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  109. Gorgeous cushion, it's like a stitch sampler. And your first, I'm suprised you can give it away, not sure I could!
    Kier x

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  110. What a gorgeous blog you have here and that blanket (and the cushion) is just stunning!

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  111. An awesome cushion! Count me in for the chance to win it. Failing that, I will have to attempt to copy it and make my own :)

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  112. Just popped over from Attic 24. Love all these crochet items. Please enter me for the giveway.

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  113. What a beautiful cushion. I crocheted an off white bedspread 30 years ago when I was engaged and it's on the bed in our guest room. I love all the vivid colours you used! I know you'll get lots of comments, but I will dream of winning my first blog giveaway! Congrats on your first year of blogging!

    Julie
    wagnerfamily81@rogers.com

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  114. hi , i crocheted cushion is simply a visual delight , i loved reading thru ur blog too.
    i will also give it a try,
    greetings.

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  115. hi again ,
    i meant i loved your crocheted cushion,
    [forgive my mis typing]

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  116. Gorgeous cushion cover, I love it. So please, please enter me in to the draw. The blanket is stunning too.

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  117. what a gorgeous cushion, would look gorgeous in my new home where it would be loved. i love that blanket, been having sneak previews the last few weeks

    Dee

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  118. Swoontastic!!! Love it. Gorgeous!!! Wish I could crochet!!!

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  119. I loved the blankie but can't see that I'll ever make one. Probably wouldn't have the confidence or cleverness to make the cushion either so would really like it if I won this one. I'll put a little post on my blog to let others know.

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  120. I just found you via Attic24 and love your crochet stuff!

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  121. Just found you via Attic 24, love your blog and surprised I have not stumbled across you before. Love the colours in your cushion, it would be quite at home here at Betsy's (my little blue bungalow). melx

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  122. I would love to enter, I too found your blog via Attic 24, and this cushion is stunningly beautiful!

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  123. Oh, my, how generous you are with your stripey sweetness. Yes, Lucy at Attic24 sent me to see just how wonderful your art really is.
    Your colors are beyond gorgeous.

    hugs

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  124. How could you bear to part with it???? I would definitely give it a good home :-)

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  125. So nice, I'm coming in there via Attic 24! Would your cushion come to salute Vincent Van Gogh in Auvers sur Oise? Your blog is definitely so inspiring! Have a sweet sunday.

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  126. Heard about you from Attic 24. Love your blog!
    -Holly

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  127. I would love to win this cushion! It is lovely!

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  128. I love your cushion - such pretty colors! You've given me an idea for those little samplers I try when learning new patterns.

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  129. Stunning work and gorgeous colours, I would be thrilled to win, thank you :)

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  130. What a beautiful cushion. I would love to enter. Thanks!

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  131. Oh what a lovely cushion! I would love to enter and will be adding your blog to my blog list :)

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  132. Please count me in ......that cushion is just lovely and would look great on my lounge! Your blanket is also fabulous!

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  133. I've been reading your blog for a while and really appreciate it... lots of inspiration!!! And the cushion cover is fabulous!

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  134. Oh me...I am having trouble figuring out how to post this comment. I didn't really want to sign it anonymous.

    I love, love, love your beautiful cushion and would be thrilled to be lucky enough to win it.

    Thank you!!
    dmarkey
    dmarkey

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  135. Wow! Love the blanket you made and the cushion. Both are gorgeous. I'd love to have that in my home :-)

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  136. Please , please let me win. I just have to win this beautiful cushion. It is calling to me, calling my name.

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  137. Awesome giveaway - would love to be in with a chance to win :-)

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  138. Thank you for a change to win this pillow cover.
    I love the different rows of stitches you used.

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  139. Wow, I love it! I knit but now I want to crochet too! Just found you but now a follower - would love to win!
    Loupyloo on ravelry

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  140. Hi Julie that is a gorgeous cushion, and I would love to call it mine :) such a generous giveaway as well, I don't think I would be able to part with that little beauty hehe :) xx

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  141. What a fantastic cusion cover! I can't believe you are giving it away :) Thanks for the opportunity. I'm a mum of 2 boys, and my Hubby is a bit the same - he thinks cusions are pretty much useless too. I have vowed and declared that I need a bit of girlyness in this here house. If you ever decide to post a tutorial/pattern for this cushion cover, please let me know! :)

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  142. This cushion is so so lovely! I can't use the little sticks to save my life, so I'm always super impressed with anyone who can!!! Crossing my fingers and toes for this one - thank you so much for your generosity - and happy blogiversary!!

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  143. What a lovely cushion. I don't think I'd be able to bare to part with it if I'd been that cleaver.
    I found your Blog through Attic 24. I'll be back :o)

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  144. What a great give away! I'd love a chance of winning this. I loved the blanket and I love the pillow cover. It would look wonderful on our couch.

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  145. It is gorgeous! How will you bear to part with it!!??
    :o)

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  146. Linda (from Bristol UK)September 18, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    thats so lovely - would like to make it for our boat (Jacob). Would make Jacob look even more cosy than he does already :)

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  147. Thanks for shuch a great giveaway - lucky person who wins this one!! You know you could keep a lot more of us happy with a pattern don't you? hint hint ;-)

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  148. What a beautiful pillow. The colors are delicious! Thank you for being so generous to share.

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  149. Oh I love your cushion - winning it would save me having to try to make my own :o)

    Lovely work, Fiona xx

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  150. Such a gorgeous blanket and pillow! I just came from ATTIC24. Just love it!

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  151. oh my goodness that cushion is gorgeous!!!!!!!

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  152. I have just "found you" wow you are very good :)

    Im looking forward to follow you all the way from Denmark

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  153. Just found your blog and I'm looking forward to be inspired by you often. Just love, love, love this cushion. Would you consider posting your pattern for the non-winners of this loveliness?

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  154. congratulations on a year of blogging. I love your cushion cover and am definitely going to try my hand at it. I love the different types of stitches in the one piece - they really work well together. Have 2 wip at the moment so once they are off the hook will see what wool I need!

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  155. Just found your blog before I was going to bed....I'll be up all night now!!!
    L.O.V.E that cushion cover....how clever you are xx

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  156. What a beautiful blog and stunning crochet!

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  157. Hi! I've just found your blog through Attic 24, wow! love your stuff! Thanks for the chance to enter an awesome giveaway!!

    Christine
    ruchris@xtra.co.nz

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  158. I followed a link from attic 24, only to be blown away with how beautiful your throw is, I bookmarked you on to my home screen before I had even read a word!!!! Now I can't wait to see it finished, and a give away too, it's all to much.!!!!!

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  159. Wow, I love your stripey blanket and this cushion is just fab, fingers crossed that I will be seeing it in my home soon.

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  160. What an adorable cushion! I found you through Attic24. Thank you for sharing.

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  161. I don't do much crocheting -- but you've inspired me. Love the cushion. How wonderful of you to share!

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  162. OOOh I'd love to win....what a gorgeous cushion xx

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  163. I've just found you thanks to Lucy at attic 24. How wonderful to have a delicious new blog with a year's worth of archives to discover. Your blanket is amazingly gorgeous and the cushion too. Please enter me into your very generous competition. See you again.
    From Sarah in Brighton x

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  164. Lovely. As someone who ties her fingers together every time she tries to crochet I'm very impressed with your expertise.
    sewjournal {at} twokhans {dot} com

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  165. Oh yes, it's so beautiful, I would love to enter this giveaway :0)

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  166. Your site was mentioned in Attic 24 and here I am admiring the wonderful blanket. As with Lucy, I love your color choices. In the future, would you give the pattern and colors? I have your site bookmarked!

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  167. I'm not sure I want to be eligible for entering this giveaway as I'm sure you've got a long list on admiring followers who've been wee fans much longer than I have.
    I'd be keen to get an idea of the stitches/patterns you've used to make the cushion though - but I understand its a lot of hard word to write up a pattern or keep track of the stitches you've used to create this hooky masterpiece.
    I'm playing this afternoon now on just doing rows of different stitches back and forth to see how they look.
    Am off to dinner with my sister and her family, but after the wee dudes are in bed and we are sitting around chatting, I'm pulling out my little play piece and getting hooky again.
    Thank you for inspiring me to get a little more adventurous in my woollen/hooky pursuits. xx

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  168. It's a Lovely Cushion and I love all the different little stripes that you have done! The green buttons just set it off too! Hope to win this jewel!

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  169. Absolutely lovely!
    I've just discovered your blog via Lucy's Attic 24, and I am fascinated. Your crafting is really something, and I will definitely be coming back for an eyes' feast and inspiration, and also, no doubt, to further investigate on the totally mouth watering lollies!
    Congratulations on your fantastic work!

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  170. I love the way you make those stripes. Lovely colors also. I will follow your blog. It's inspiring.

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  171. Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous! I just started working on an old window -- I'm going to paint a picture on the glass and crochet a frame that I will mount on the window frame. In my head, the frame will look a lot like your beautiful pillow and blanket! Very inspiring!

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  172. I've just discovered your blog, and will be checking back regularly! I love your stripy cushion and would LOVE to win it!!! (Could you do a pattern for it just in case I don't win? pretty please????)

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  173. Very lovely! Would love to know how to make bobbles, please show me ... xxx

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  174. Your cushion cover is lovely - I would love to win it. Please enter me in your draw.

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  175. Love, love, love your cushion - you've inspired me to make some for my bedroom. I've made a few things with my Bendigo Woollen Mills cotton since I came across it on your blog. It's awesome - thanks for the recommendation!!

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  176. I love the blanket you are making and so, of course, love the cushion and would love to own it.

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  177. Love the cushion, you are so talented. Please put my name in the draw. :)

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  178. I've just discovered your blog through Attic 24 - I am a beginner at Crochet and struggling right now with the basics - am wowed by your cushion, I do hope I can produce something that beautiful one day.......

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  179. I'm another one who's found you from Lucy in her attic. Your crochet work is gorgeous I really love the colours. I'd love to win but well if not at least your blog is more inspiration I can use and try to make my own xx

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  180. What a lovely cushion! Would look great in my new house... :)
    Pozdrawiam!
    Anula.

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  181. OMG!! just found your blog and cushion, so pleased, it's all lovely, please put me in for the givaway. ta xxx

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  182. wonderful, colourfull cushion. Somehow my colourcombinations never quite work out.

    Enjoy someone elses all the more. thanks Mirjam

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  183. Oooh Cushion is very very lovely. What a clever idea to change stripes of types of crochet. I'v done granny squares and ripple lines so will have to try changing things over. Will sit in front of the computer crocheting! dojo xx

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  184. I'm so happy to be introduced to your blog! I stopped by on recommendation from Lucy at Attic24 of course. I would love a chance to win your sweet stripey cushion. Thanks for your color inspiration! I will put a mention of you on my new little unloved blog and hope that somebody sees it, lol! Happy Anniversary to you!

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  185. tu blog es realmente hermoso!! recien lo conozco por lucy de attic 24 espero estar a tiempo para participar por el cojin retro-vintage :)
    Te saluda desde Argentina, Alita
    alitadegorrion.blogspot.com
    que tengas linda semana

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  186. Oh what a lovely giveaway! Please add me to the list!

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  187. Gorgeous!

    Hope I'll have some me-time to get my home accents crochet going again!

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  188. lynndelahunty@gmail.comSeptember 20, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    I have just discovered your wonderful blog an have added it to my favourites! Love, love, love the cushion you have crocheted and your gorgeous blankie. Would love to win your cushion - thank you for the opportunity.

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  189. Oh, I would loooove to win one pillow cover you made! They are simply gorgeous!!! Love, Ivana.

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  190. Oh my, I love your work. Makes me want to start hooking!

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  191. I love your cushion! My boyfriend also has the same opinion as your husband on cushions but I still continue to sneak them in and hope he wont notice!

    I found you thanks to the lovely Attic 24 blog and have added you to my favourites, cnt wait to see more x

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  192. Oh, wow, that's beautiful As a lifelong knitter, and a recent total convert (addict) of crochet, I love the textures and the colours together. Gorgeousness. I would love to win it, I have the perfect place for it to live x

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  193. I adore your cushion and blanket. Love the colors and texture you created. I would love to give the cushion a new home. Please let me win!

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  194. Really beautiful and I would love to be entered. I have been reading Attic24 for quite some time. Lucy is brilliant! Now I have found your blog and I really am enjoying it! Thank you!

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