Wednesday, April 13, 2011

What I've Been Up To and a Giveaway!!!!

So I haven't been around these parts for the last little bit (I know, bad blogger, I'm sorry), but there is a reason, I swear! Would you like to know what it is?! Well, here ya go...


That's right people! For the last little bit (it's not been quite  two weeks since I last blogged) I've been busy, busy finishing up all of my final papers and research, and now I am done! I handed in my last paper on Monday and it felt good! My official convocation isn't until June but I'm done all of requirements, so I'm calling myself a Master of Information now (and yes, that is actually what my degree is called)! What do y'all think about that?!

In honour of my finishing (and the fact that you will no longer have to hear me moaning about needing to complete papers), let's have a little giveaway, shall we? You all know my lovely friend Trish who owns Two Peas in a Pod Homegrown Designs, right? Well, she sent along some goodies just for you! I have four patterns to give away to two lucky winners...



This is group one which includes both the Madison Bag pattern and the Dorm Room Diva Pillows pattern.



And this is group two which includes both the St. Mary Backpack pattern and the Farmhouse Funk Pillows pattern - remember you can click on any of the pictures to make them bigger if you want some detail shots!

All patterns are also available through Trish's Etsy shop (check it out to see some more of her patterns) and they are also being sold and distributed by a number of quilt shops and companies (*ahem* McCall's *ahem*) so if you don't win my little giveaway you'll still be able to pick these babies up!

Here's what you need to do to be eligible to enter:

1. Leave a comment on this post telling me which group of patterns
you'd like to win (and if you feel so inclined you could
congratulate me on completing my Masters, hahaha!)
2. If you are a follower, or if you become one, leave a second
comment and you will be entered a second time.

There you go - two chances to win! Please remember to leave two separate comments for each entry or yours will only be counted as one - also, remember that I have comment moderation set so if your comment doesn't appear right away it just means that I haven't approved it. I'll announce the winner of the giveaway here on the blog next Thursday!

Who wants to come up to Toronto to celebrate with me?! Or, if you're going to Quilt Market next month, maybe we could all get together and have a little party - yes please!

*GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED*
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104 comments:

  1. MeganApril 13, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    Oh WOW Kaye! I big huge congratulations to you!!!! I'm so happy for you, you big master of info!:) XX Megan

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  2. BonnieApril 13, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    I want Group One!!

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  3. BonnieApril 13, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    Congratulations on your masters! I'm a follower :-)

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  4. jane pApril 13, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    Congrats for completing your masters. I'm a follower and if I win, just gimme anything.

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  5. NeedledFigApril 13, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Chickadee, just CONGRATULATIONS!!! That's so huge to have finished your Master's. :D :D :D

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  6. Sarah CraigApril 13, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Congratulations, Kaye!! That is absolutely fabulous!! I know that's a lot of work (my daughter finished hers last year) and you are so relieved to be done! Great giveaway, too - both sets are great, but I think I like Group One best.

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  7. Sarah CraigApril 13, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    And I'm a follower!

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  8. UnknownApril 13, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    WHOA! CONGRATS!!! That must be a wonderful feeling to have finished!
    And group 1 looks good to me, my dog is named Madison! :)

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  9. FrejaApril 13, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    ooh, i'd like one of the pillow patterns. yup!

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  10. FrejaApril 13, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    already follow!!

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  11. LeeApril 13, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Congrats on the Masters! What a great accomplishment!
    I love the fun giveaway - my daughter in college would love me to make that St. Mary's backpack and some of the fun pillows! thank you for the chance to win!
    butler83ataoldotcom

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  12. LeeApril 13, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    I am a follower of yours - congrats again!
    butler83ataoldotcom

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  13. Katie BApril 13, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Yay! Congrats on being an information master!

    I'd love to win. Great patterns.

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  14. Life In A Pink Bunny SuitApril 13, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    What a grand feeling to have accomplished such a great thing! Congratulations!

    Package #2 please...it'll work well in my daughter's sorority room at school!

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  15. Life In A Pink Bunny SuitApril 13, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    I'm a follower...

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  16. DashApril 13, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    congratulations on ur masters kaye! Youre an inspiration and wishing you all the best.
    hip hip hurray!:)

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  17. Nancy D.April 13, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    That is an awesome accomplishment! Congrats! I like both but if I must choose, I'd say the St Mary backpack and Funky pillows. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  18. JacquelineApril 13, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    HOW EXCITING!! Congratulations!!! I am scared to even start a masters program... I like the first set =)

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  19. Nancy D.April 13, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    I'm a follower.
    Again - great job on the Masters of Information:0)

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  20. JacquelineApril 13, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    I am a happy follower! Where will you lead? And PS. What is your masters in???

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  21. deseraeApril 13, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    Congrats! I love group one!

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  22. deseraeApril 13, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    I am a blog follower

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  23. ChristieApril 13, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    Congratulations!!! I would love to have the Pillow pattern, so cute!

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  24. ChristieApril 13, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    I'm a follower. :)

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  25. JorieApril 13, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    Congratulations on your masters! I am still working towards my AA and then Bachelors, so I know it took a lot of work!

    For the giveaway, I would prefer group 1, but both have great patterns. Thanks so much!

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  26. JorieApril 13, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    I am a follower :)

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  27. liberal sprinklesApril 14, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    Congratulations Ms Master of Information! What great news, and this means we can look forward to more posts now too, no? heheh

    I would love either, both sets look great! Thanks for the chance!
    Grace

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  28. liberal sprinklesApril 14, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    I am a follower!

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  29. Shanna of Fiber of All SortsApril 14, 2011 at 12:40 AM

    I am so a follower of yours. So glad your back.

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  30. Mama LuscoApril 14, 2011 at 1:20 AM

    WooHoo for you! Congratulations :) I like them all, but would choose group one. Thank you! mamalusco at ortelco dot net

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  31. Mama LuscoApril 14, 2011 at 1:20 AM

    Follow you! Group one, please. Thank you! mamalusco at ortelco dot net

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  32. JanetApril 14, 2011 at 2:25 AM

    Huge congratulations to you - and what does a Masters of Information qualify you to do???

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  33. JanetApril 14, 2011 at 2:26 AM

    I am a follower.

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  34. Eileen {bluebirdluxe}April 14, 2011 at 3:46 AM

    Congratulations, Kaye!! That is such wonderful and fantastic news! I'm so excited and happy for you! :)

    {group one}

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  35. CarlaApril 14, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    Congrats! It's such an amazing accomplishment.

    I would definitely love to win the second set of patterns. Thank you!

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  36. CarlaApril 14, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    I am also a follower :o)

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  37. UnknownApril 14, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Congratulations on your MASTERS! Very exciting! I Luhuuve those funky pillows! They would be fun to make.

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  38. UnknownApril 14, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    I am a follower!

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  39. KathrynApril 14, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    Great job on your accomplishment!! I'd love to win the backpack and farmhouse pillow to help you celebrate. Kathie L in Allentown

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  40. KathrynApril 14, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    I'm also one of your followers. Kathie L in Allentown

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  41. And this would be . . . . April 14, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    I would go for either but really like group one.

    CONGRATS!!!!!!

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  42. And this would be . . . . April 14, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    I am a follower.

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  43. ReginaApril 14, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    OMG! OMG! OMG! You must be freaking out excited! Congratulations!!!!

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  44. MelindaApril 14, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Wow! Congratulations! The Madison Bag and Dorm Room Pillows are the cutest!

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  45. MelindaApril 14, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    I'm also a follower!

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  46. GwynethApril 14, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    congrats! my husband just finished his masters too! what a relief it is!

    i like group #2

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  47. Needled MomApril 14, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Congratulations on a job well done. That is hard work!

    I have been following you along the way.

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  48. Needled MomApril 14, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Group one looks great to me!

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  49. The Hungry CrafterApril 14, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Just wanted to say congratulations! You should be super proud!

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  50. MollyPApril 14, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Congrats on completing your Masters. That is a huge accomplishment. I guess my fav group, if I have to pick, is group one. I'm such a fan of Two Peas in a Pod. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  51. BlairApril 14, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Huge accomplishment, congratulations to you! I like the Farmhouse Funk!

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  52. RebeccaApril 14, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    I really like that Madison bag so I'd pick the first set! And CONGRATS!!!

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  53. UnknownApril 14, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    what a fantastical accomplishment! Big huge congrats to you, you must be so proud of yourself!!!

    Awesome job!
    jess

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  54. Sinta ReneeApril 14, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Thanks for the wonderful giveaway and a chance to congratulate you on earning your MASTERS! I have 2 sons in college... I know it requires a lot of dedication! It is exciting news:)
    I would love to enter in the Madison Bag/pillows pattern group. That little bolster pillow is really cute.

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  55. Sinta ReneeApril 14, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    I think I became a follower when I found your first MBS shop project!
    Thanks for a ll the inspiration!

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  56. Diane NApril 14, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Congrats! I like both groups...but if I have to choose, I pick group 2.

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  57. Diane NApril 14, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    I'm a follower!

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  58. PoppyprintApril 14, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Congratulations on completing your amazing degree!!! I just pretend I'm a Master of Information all the time, but you've got the paper to prove it, so WAY TO GO!!!!

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  59. KateApril 14, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    Congratulations on your Masters!

    All the patterns are beautiful, but I think Group#2's my favourite!

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  60. KateApril 14, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    And I follow your blog!

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  61. Kim ReidApril 14, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Congratulations!!
    I'd love a chance to enter for Group #2!
    Thanks :)
    kimberlybreid at hotmail dot com

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  62. Kim ReidApril 14, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    I am following, Thanks!
    kimberlybreid at hotmail dot com

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  63. AnneApril 14, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Congrats on finishing your masters! That's a great accomplishment!
    Thanks for the giveaway to celebrate. If I win I would like the second group.

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  64. AnneApril 14, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    I am a follower via Google Reader! Thanks again!

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  65. BethApril 14, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Congratulations Master Prince!! Have you got your cap and gown yet??

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  66. VickiTApril 14, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    FANTASTIC NEWS KAYE!!! Congratulations. Now I know what that huge sigh I heard Monday night was way over here in Illinois. LOL It was YOU turning that last paper in. HA So the biggest question I have is this ~ Did you go out and celebrate that night? :) I'm sure it felt really good.

    Gosh, picking which group is really tough because I LOVE the Madison Bag and the Farmhouse Funk Pillows the most of all four.
    If I am lucky enough to win I would have to choose the Madison Bag and Dorm Room Diva Pillows.

    So ~ now that you are the Master of Information could you please tell all of us what the next winning lottery numbers will be? LOL Seriously, when attending our local community college before meeting my husband and leaving the studies, I was working on a degree to become a Computer Information Specialist but that was an Assoc. Degree. Seriously though, what exactly is the the type of work one does with your degree?

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  67. VickiTApril 14, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    I am also a follower of your blog Kaye. I've been following for a long time with my RSS feed in my IE browser. Now I finally became a "real" follower too.

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  68. BethApril 14, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Congrats to you!!!
    I pick the first group.

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  69. Patty April 14, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    Much congratulations. That had to have been quite a lot of work.

    I'd love to win the bundle with the backpack.

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  70. ConsueloApril 15, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    Congrats to you! Lot's a hard work pays off! Thanks for the chance to win one of those beautiful patters. I think the St. Mary's Backback pattern is my favorite. Thanks!!

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  71. karlyn JacksonApril 15, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    A HUGE congratulations to you! what an effort! I'd love group 2 pls.

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  72. karlyn JacksonApril 15, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    Im also a follower of your gorgeous blog. x

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  73. Kathy HApril 15, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Congratulations. What a wonderful accomplishment. One of my daughters is still working on hers and it is a long path filled with hard work.
    I would pick the first group in your giveaway. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  74. trudys_personApril 15, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Great patterns! I particularly like the Madison Bag, so I'd like to win that grouping.

    And congratulations on your Masters! That is a huge accomplishment!! Enjoy!

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  75. trudys_personApril 15, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    I follow your blog on Google Reader - it's great! Keep up the good work!

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  76. twelfthzodiacApril 15, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Congrats! :)
    I prefer group 1 ...all of them are cute though!

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  77. StephanyApril 15, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    Group 2!!!!I would just love them!!! Congrats on your Masters!:)

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  78. StephanyApril 15, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    I am a brand new follower! :)

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  79. LisaTApril 16, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    First I would like to congratulate you on finishing your Masters degree. I know how much work it is as I have also just finished mine - mine was called Information Systems Engineering. I'm not acutally walking - more money and it's during the work day and I already got the certification. Anyway, more time for fun stuff for us! As for the giveaway, I am liking the backpack and the funky farmhouse pillows! Thanks!

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  80. JessicaApril 16, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Congratulations! You rock!

    Love them both! But leaning toward group two ;)

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  81. JessicaApril 16, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    And of course I'm a follower ;)

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  82. AnyaApril 16, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Congratulations! And thanks for the chance -- I'd pick number 2, but either one looks great!

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  83. Nicole Follow the White BunnyApril 16, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Congratulations! Master of Information sounds a little...intimidating! But I'm sure you will use all your knowledge wisely ;)

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  84. Nicole Follow the White BunnyApril 16, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    oh and I was already following and if I win (and why not?) I would choose no 2.

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  85. Kelly O.April 16, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    oooh! I like group 2!! please :)

    Congratulations on the Masters! What an accomplishment!

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  86. Kelly O.April 16, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    I'm a follower :0)

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  87. MichellekeenlyneApril 16, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    congratulations! i know that is a huge relief to have finished. i love the st. mary's bacpack.

    thanks for the chance to win.

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  88. MichellekeenlyneApril 16, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    I am a follower.

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  89. Marci GirlApril 16, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    Congrats on finishing your masters! What an accomplishment!

    I would love to win the first set of patterns, the one with the Madison bag. Awesome!

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  90. Marci GirlApril 16, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    I am a blog follower through Google Reader!

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  91. MhairiApril 17, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    Congratulations on your Masters. WOW!!!
    I would love the second set of patterns with the farm pillows in it. Thanks and congratulations again.

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  92. MhairiApril 17, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    I am a follower and I get your blog through google reader
    Once again congrats on the Masters

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  93. BillieBee (billiemick)April 17, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Congratulations doesn't seem like enough for such a wonderful accomplishment, but CONGRATULATIONS!

    Group 2

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  94. Bec ClarkeApril 17, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    Oh congratulations on finishing your work, must feel really good!!
    I would love to win group #2

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  95. Bec ClarkeApril 17, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    I am a follower too.

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  96. CeciliaApril 17, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    Congratulations on finishing your Masters! I would love to win Group 2.

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  97. CeciliaApril 17, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    I am a follower.

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  98. K@renApril 18, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    I'm a follower of yours AND I ADORE the farmhouse funk pillows!

    CONGRATS on your masters!!!

    xo
    Karen

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  99. Carla GApril 19, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Congratulations to you for completing your masters!
    I would like the patterns in Group 1. Thanks for a chance to win!

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  100. Carla GApril 19, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    I am already a follower...

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  101. MarieApril 20, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    Congratulations! That certainly is an accomplishment!
    I would love the Madison bag group. Now I am off to become a follower.
    Marie

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  102. MarieApril 20, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    OK now I am following!
    Marie

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  103. domestiCassApril 21, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    Group one!!! The bag looks really cool! Way to go on your Masters. That is a major achievement! If I had one I would insert into conversations whenever I could...lol

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  104. domestiCassApril 21, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    Already a follower!

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