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March 2013 Giveaway!

This new book called Carnival of Felt Making by Gillian Harris is so whimsical! I instantly fell in love with the felt bird and hand bag inside. The slippers are adorable too.
It is hard to know just where to start. That is why you should check out the authors site called Gilliangladrag. She also has a felt shop in Dorking, UK and an online site with fun sewing and felt making kits!! It is very hard to part with this book but it is our March Giveaway!!
We are so excited to be able to share this wonderful book with you. Thanks to Macmillan publishing, this giveaway is for one book to a lucky blog winner. 


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Comments

Jennifer said…
What spring sewing projects do I plan to make? Dresses and skirts for my six year old.
March 24, 2013 at 8:43 PM
Katie Avalos said…
I plan on making some Mother's Day gifts for all the wonderful moms in my life. I am also going to make some shorts for my son and dresses and skirts for my daughter.
March 24, 2013 at 9:22 PM
Unknown said…
I'll be making mug rugs and buying matching mugs for my mom and 2 sisters, and we are having a reunion weekend together. I'll also make little zipper bags for all of us, and perhaps a couple of other small items. Fun stuff!
March 25, 2013 at 1:52 AM
Stephanie - My Calico Heart said…
I am hoping to make some little fabric Easter eggs and some bright Spring quilts and of course a few new bags too!
March 25, 2013 at 4:19 AM
Gill said…
A baby quilt for a baby due in May!
March 25, 2013 at 8:22 AM
joen said…
Right now on the cutting board is a spring handbag, and a maxi dress.
March 25, 2013 at 10:40 AM
Diann said…
Three new babies coming among friends and family, so baby quilts are in my future.
March 25, 2013 at 10:54 PM
Mary said…
I'm going to make a new spring bag! I just hope it gets here soon :)
March 26, 2013 at 8:12 PM
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