Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Blogiversary Giveaway!

In celebration of my one-year blogging anniversary, I'm thrilled to announce a lovely giveaway. Two readers will each win a $25 Colette Patterns gift certificate! I knew this was the perfect prize for this occasion - Colette Patterns are vintage inspired and drafted in a wide range of modern sizes. Plus, the styles are gorgeous. What's not to love? (I'm personally hankering for the new "Cinnamon" slip and camisole pattern, shown above.)

To enter, just leave a comment on this post by midnight EST on Friday, the 25th. Readers from all locations are eligible. I will choose two winners by random number generator on Saturday.

Thanks to Sarai of Colette Patterns for sponsoring part of this prize!

647 comments:

  1. Happy Anniversary, I cannot believe what a wide readership you have after just 12 months, well done!

    As for the give away, very kind of you Sarai, I would love the Lady Grey coat, but alas have a self imposed ,no buy, policy until my stash is significantly decreased and the patterns I already have are used!

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  2. Hi Gertie! Happy Blogiversary and congratulations again. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway - am dying for a macaron dress after seeing the new updated versions on the Colette Patterns website.

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  3. Congratulations, Gertie! Your blog is daily inspiration for so many sewists. And we're all loving the Colette giveaway too, did you notice?

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  4. Happy blog-anniversary! I can't remember how I came across your writings, but since then you've become a daily must-read. I'm learning a lot, and am always fascinated by the intelligent commentary and discussion here. Thanks for this chance to win such a great prize!

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  5. Happy blogiversary, Gertie! You look so smashing in your Sencha blouse that I'd love to try it, too!

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  6. Happy Anniversary! I love this blog - you make everything seem so nice and easy! Very inspiring :)

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  7. Happy blogiversary! I've been loving your blog but too shy to leave comments. Thank you for giving me a good chance to tell you this! Thanks for all of the inspiration!

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  8. Congratulations on your one year anniversary and thanks for all the inspiration!

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  9. wow, Gertie, what can I say?! over 200 comments to your giveaway, only one year since starting your blog... that's an incredible achievement, lady!

    As for the giveaway, well... Colette patterns are pretty pricey once shipped to the UK, if I'm honest, but I would love the make some of the new designs - the underwear and loungewear range look really comfy and gorgeous!

    Best of luck to everyone entering - enjoy your new patterns!

    cx

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  10. What a great way to celebrate your anniversary! Congratulations!

    I finished up my first Colette pattern a few weeks ago - it was a Sencha Blouse, naturally. I love how it turned out and am looking forward to sussing out which Colette pattern will be next!

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  11. Happy anniversary! Its a pleasure to read your blog.

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  12. Happy blogversary! I've been following for awhile now, and always sit and read on my way into work (more time thinking about sewing is less thinking about working). Although now I seem to spend more time reading than sewing....

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  13. Happy blogiversary and merry new blog year! I've never tried a Collette pattern, but I've heard great things. I love reading your blog, looking forward to many more posts in the year ahead!

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  14. Yay, Collette and Yay to Gertie. What a lovely blog.

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  15. Congratulations on your year of blogging! I have enjoyed reading your posts. Love your work!

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  16. I'd love to be entered - how generous of you! *Macroon dress!*

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  17. wow, a year already? please keep it going, you have such a lovely blog... i try to read it every few days to pick up some tips!

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  18. Happy anniversary! Your love of vintage sewing is contagious and you've managed to attract a smart, civil and knowledgeable commentariat. Hooray for your blog!

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  19. Joyeux Anniversaire! I remember fondly "discovering" you in the Threads contest. I loved your dress.

    (ok, I admit, I want a chance at the colette patterns)

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  20. Congratulations on your 1 year blogaversary! Your blog is fun to read and I enjoy it very much. I was hoping you'd do a Colette giveaway when you mentioned prizes this morning.

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  21. I am thoroughly addicted to sewing blogs (and longing to start one myself)--yours is a daily treat! Happy anniversary.

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  22. happy blog-versary!! I've always seen these patterns but never tried one, they look so awesome! thanks for the giveaway :)

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  23. Wow! Happy Anniversary! Your blog is always a great and interesting start to the day. Thanks!

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  24. I am a brand new follower of your blog and I just wanted to say how much I've enjoyed going back through the entries. Congratulations on your blogaversary and here's to more years of beautiful vintage sewing!

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  25. happy Blogiversary Gertie!! It has been a wonderful year! Many more to come I hope!

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  26. Congratulations on your Anniversary!! I hope you have many more years of blogging ahead!

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  27. Happy aniversary! Thanks for penning such an inspiring/motivating body of work. Would love, love, love to win the prize.

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  28. Happy Anniversary! Colette makes beautiful patterns, what a great giveaway.

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  29. Congrats, Your sewing has come so far in the last year, fun to watch the progression.
    Thank you and Sari for the chance to win. I have yards and yards of a chocolate chiffon that would love to meet Colette's "Chantilly" pattern.

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  30. The cinnamon pattern looks like a perfectly lovely basic pattern for camisoles.

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  31. Well I have to try for that prize. Colette patterns are amazing.

    Happy Anniversary!! I've only been reading your blog for about 3 months, but I'm very much addicted.

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  32. Hey, here's to hoping. Love your blog and her patterns. I'm thinking of trying to make the blouse into a portrait blouse at some point.

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  33. Your blog is great - I read it faithfully and am inspired by it to sew new things. I hope I win!

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  34. Happy Anniversary! I stumbled upon your blog and Collette's blog shortly after moving to a new country. I love hearing about all your projects and getting inspired to tackle some of my own. Best of all, the great comments and discussions that happen on here, I've picked up several useful tips. If I win, I'm totally getting the Nutmeg :)

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  35. Happy blogiversary! I have been admiring the Colette patterns and would love to give them a try.

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  36. Congratulations on one whole year of blogging! It's very inspirational to see your efforts in edutaining folks! Keep it up!

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  37. Happy anniversary! I'd love to get Cinnamon!

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  38. Hi Gertie!

    I've been following your blog almost from day one and have come back daily. Congratulations on your one year anniversary and thanks for hosting this fantastic giveaway. I never sewed with Colette patterns before but I've been a big fan of your Colette creations!

    Sincerely,
    Rebekah

    http://www.artandneedlework.blogspot.com

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  39. Congratulations! It's hard to believe that it's only been a year!! I love reading and wish you all the best in the future.

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  40. Happy Anniversary, Gertie. Love the blog!

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  41. I'm fairly newish to your blog, but I absolutely love it. Vintage style + sewing + feminism = right up my alley. Thanks so much for doing this giveaway!

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  42. Congratulations, a whole year of blogging already, well done!

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  43. Happy Blogiversary! Looks like you've gained quite a following in just a year. I'd love to try out a Colette pattern :)

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  44. Congratulations Gertie! Your blog and others like it keep me excited about sewing.

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  45. Happy Anniversary :)
    I love Collette patterns, I haven't tried any yet but have been dying to. Seriously adorable clothing!

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  46. Thank you Gertie...for sharing your expertise and your enthsiasm for sewing. You have inspired me through your blog. Happy Anniversary...and wishing you many, many more!

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  47. Yay! Sarai's patterns are gorgeous!

    Thanks for the great blog, Gertie, it's one of my favorite reads!

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  48. Sure, I'm game. Congrats on a year of blogging!

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  49. o. o. Pick me, me, over here!

    Happy Blogoversary!
    :D

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  50. happy anniversary!

    ooo i do love collette patterns! hope i win

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  51. Happy Anniversary! I am very glad I found your blog! I love Colette patterns too--thanks for doing a giveaway!

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  52. Happy blogiversay! I love your thoughtful writings.

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  53. Happy blogiversary! It's really amazing how much you've done in just one year!

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  54. congratulations on one fabulous year Gertie!!
    Colette patterns are GORGEOUS!

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  55. Ooh, ooh! Pick me! I have been eying off their patterns, but as a begginner I feel a bit intimidated, and the price is JUST a little too much for something I think might just sit in a cupboard for years. Then again, I think I might NEED the macaroon dress.

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  56. Thanks Gertie, Happy Anniversary! OMG I am totally crushing on "Sencha". That blouse is gorgeous and so versatile!

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  57. Yikes, look at all of the comments!

    I'm currently working on a Collette pattern, slowly because my job keeps interrupting my sewing time.

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  58. I have very much enjoyed the last year of visiting your blog! Thanks for taking the time to help all of us become better people! This is a great giveaway :)

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  59. Happy Blogiversary! I found your blog a couple of months ago, and have been a regular reader ever since, I look forward to seeing what you get up to over the next year :)

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  60. Oh this is fantastic! Wouldn't I love to win that!! I have been dying to make the "Parfait" dress for a while now.

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  61. Been reading for a while, now I shall de-lurk in aid of the anniversary and potential winnings ;) Collette patterns are lovely.

    Congratulations Gertie!

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  62. Congratulations on your one year anniversary! The Colette patterns are all so beautiful, would be difficult to choose.

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  63. Thank you for sharing all your sewing knowledge! I just started sewing this year and your blog has helped me immensely. Sign me up for that giveaway!

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  64. congratulations on your one year anniversary, I read your blog every day and enjoy it immensely, especially your finished garments.

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  65. I cannot believe that I have been reading you blog only one year! It seems as if I have followed you for a very long time. You introduced me to the existence of Collette patterns. I just have not tried one out yet, and it is a bout time I did

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  66. Congratulations on 1 year with the blog!! I love checking in everyday to see your tips, tricks, and general commentary. I'd also love to win a Collette pattern gift certificate! :)

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  67. Happy One Year!

    I've been drooling over Colette Patterns for some time now, but i know I can't order just one!

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  68. I can't believe it's been a year! I've loved following you every step of the way. A big congrats!

    And Collette as a giveaway? Fabulous!

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  69. Happy Blog-iversary! I have certainly enjoyed your posts this year. Keep up the good work!

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  70. Congrats on your blogiversary! Even though I'm not particularly a vintage seamstress, I always enjoy reading your posts. Thank you for the opportunity to try a Collette pattern, too!

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  71. congratulations on a year! and i have been wanting to try a colette pattern so fingers crossed :)

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  72. I love seeing what you make and admire your style. Would love to try a Collette pattern!

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  73. What a generous giveaway! Love Colette Patterns! I can't believe it's already been a year. Congrats!

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  74. I ogle over Colette pattens at least once a day, but they are a little pricey for me. Winning a gift card would make my dreams come true!

    Happy Anniversary! You are such an inspiration to me!

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  75. Happy Anniversary! I am just beginning to sew and I love your blog, especially the posts on sewing and feminism. I would love to try some Colette Patterns!

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  76. Just found your blog a few weeks ago, and I think it is so inspiring! I check in every day!

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  77. My name is Nadine Poplawski, I love your blog, I hope I win, I would love to win a Collete gift certificate, as right now i am not earning enough to purchase a pattern.

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  78. Happy Anniversary!! What a great way to celebrate it in style. Colette patterns are to die for xx

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  79. Happy blogiversary! Sign me up for this!!

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  80. Happy Anniversary! Thanks for all the helpful sewing tips and the terrific giveaway!

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  81. Happy blogiversary! You write such consistently smart posts and your blog is a pleasure. We ought to be sending you the Colette pattern of your dreams -- it is our paper anniversary, isn't it?

    Many thanks to you.

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  82. Wow! It's only been a year? Truly an enjoyable read. Congrats on the one year blogiversary!

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  83. Congrats on your anniversary! I love reading your posts!
    Thanks for the awesome giveaway!

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  84. LOVE your blog! Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us :)

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  85. Yay, happy anniversary!

    I would love to sew with a Collette pattern, too, so hoping I win!

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  86. Congrats on your anniversary! I love reading your blog and have learned so many things. So thanks for the year and cheers to many more!

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  87. Congrats Gertie on your one year anniversary!! Reading your blog is certainly a one of the highlights of my day. Thank you!

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  88. Love your blog and your generosity... Happy Anniversary!

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  89. I've been following your blog for about 6 of your 12 months thus far and plan to continue. I especially like you discussions of feminism which greatly play in to my thoughts as I am both fiercely independent, and yet cook, sew and generally like being at home. I look forward to continuing to read. Also I have been eyeing collette patterns for a while, though have been waiting to prove my skills at the basic before venturing to try one (I would hate to mess up such a fabulous pattern)

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  90. Hi Gertie!
    Happy Anniversary!
    I think you should have a cameo role in Mad Men. I love your style and you help me with my sewing so much!

    Laura!

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  91. Oh, I would love to win this. I have been lusting after the new lingerie patterns.

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  92. Thanks, Gertie!!! I love the blog. Congrats!!

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  93. Congratulations on your first year. Your blog is one of my favorite reads.

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  94. happy blogoversary! I love that YOU give the gifts on your special day. It seems a bit back-to-front!

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  95. Congratulations on the milestone! I love your blog - it totally gets me enthused to find the energy to sew when I get home from a long day of work.... thanks!

    I'm going to have to try out a Colette pattern, they are just getting so much attention on sewing blogs... definitely have to add it to my list even if I don't win.

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  96. Happy anniversary! Colette patterns are so very tempting...And I have to say that the slip & cami pattern you've selected is pretty fab...!

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  97. Eek 211 comments already! My odds aren't great, but heck, why not try anyways! I love the new Colette patterns (and the old ones too). Happy 1st year of blogging!

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  98. Congratulations on a year of blogging! It has been a blast following your sewing adventures... Here's to another fab year!

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  99. I just made the Sencha blouse pattern on Saturday. I would love to have some other Colette patterns!

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  100. happy anniversary! colette patterns are the best--have made the free bloomers and am most of the way through a sencha at this very moment!

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  101. Congratulations to you - what an achievement in such a short space of time!

    I really hope you continue with your blog once all your 14 VoNBBS have been met - you are an inspiration and your writing a delight.

    Cheers - Cherri

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  102. happy anniversary Gertie! I can't believe this blog is only one year old. it's so polished and such a fun read! you're definitely an inspiration and a diy seamstress icon!

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  103. happy anniversary! I just bought my first colette pattern - I'm so excited to try it!

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  104. I love the Collette patterns; what a fab giveaway! I just found your blog via Sarai's tweet. So glad I clicked on the link, not just for the giveaway, but to immerse myself into your world of sewing knowledge! :)

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  105. Hello! love your blog - i read it every day during my lunch break at work!
    all the way from brisbane australia

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  106. Congratulations on a year of awesome blogging! I look forward to reading your posts everyday. You have definitely been an inspiration to me and encouraged me to dive into vintage patterns. I am not a very good commenter--I often think "oh yeah! I would like to ask about this or comment on that" but I never actually do it. I am going to try harder :)

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  107. wow, nice giveaway! Have been wanting to try several of those patterns for a while now. Congrats on your blogoversary :)

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  108. Awesome prize! I would love to win :-)

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  109. Wow! Thanks for the chance to win, and thanks for blogging! I feel like I learn so much from you and you definitely inspire me to try to create more of my own clothing.

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  110. OMG! This is great. Happy blogiversary.

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  111. Congrats on your blog anniversary! It is one of my favorites! :)

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  112. Oh, I'd finally be able to get the pattern I've been hankering for - the Ceylon dress! I'll cross my fingers and congratulations on your blogiversary! I'm excited for the next Better Sewing dress.

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  113. Congratulations on your first year!!

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  114. Happy Blogiversary. You have a great blog, and that is a terrific give away, sign me up too!

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  115. Happy anniversary, Gertie! I really enjoy reading your blog, it is a huge inspiration :) And I would love to win a Collette pattern, they are so cute!

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  116. I can't believe you've only been blogging a year! Great work :)

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  117. Happy Blogiversary, Happy Blogiversary, Happy Blogiversary, Happy Blogiversary!

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  118. I've been ogling the Collette patterns (like everyone else here)! I'm excited about the new Cinnamon pattern, but the Sencha has been calling my name too. This is such a great giveaway! Congratulations on your first year! I hope this is only the first of many.

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  119. Happy Anniversary! It's been a pleasure to read your blog this year and I hope you keep it up!

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  120. Awesome giveaway! Congrats on your blogiversary! Love your blog. Thanks.

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  121. Colette pattern for a giveaway?!?!? Wow, when you celebrate you celebrate, but how are you going to to this *next* blogiversary? Congratulations Gertie and please be here in another year. I LOVE your blog!

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  122. Congratulations and Happy Blogiversary! I just got my first Collette pattern in the mail and can't wait to sew it up. I would love to get a few more, hehe!

    I don't comment as often as I should, but I do adore your blog and reading all your helpful tips and advice. Thanks for all thew sewing inspiration!
    ~Christine H.

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  123. Oh wow 1 year already, you have so many followers in such a short time, well done, I love your blog, Happy Blog-iversary :) xx

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  124. ooh, awesome! i really want to buy all of her patterns. i just can't decide which to start with!

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  125. Happy Anniversary! Love your blog!

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  126. How exciting for you! In one year, you've certainly accomplished a lot! I came initially for the vintage sewing, but stayed because of you! This is one of my favorite spots on the blogosphere. Thank you and congratulations!

    And a great thanks to generous Sarai as well! Your patterns are simply gorgeous!

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  127. Congratulations on a great year of blogging! Oh, and I wouldn't mind snagging some more Colette patterns, either. :)

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  128. happy anniversary, gertie!!

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  129. Congratulations Gertie, on your one year anniversary!
    I read your blog every day, you are a true inspiration!

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  130. Oh boy, I love contests! Congratulations Gertie on one fabulous year!

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  131. Wow, what a generous gift!
    Having never tried a Colette pattern but always admired them, I'd sure love to win.

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  132. I love reading your blog and am always happy to see a new post in my Google Reader.

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  133. i love them all sooo much! i haven't tried one yet, but i'm eyeing the Rooibos dress. just need a reason to splurge...

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  134. Happy anniversary! I love your blog and here's me hoping I have a chance at winning! :)

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  135. Wow, 1 year blogging and 340 comments on this giveaway already! Miss Popular you are ;)

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  136. Congratulations on the anniversary :)

    I have been loving your site as I've started teaching myself to sew.

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  137. I have loved everyone of your posts! You are an inspiration to me. Congrats on the excellent blog! Keep up the good work. I would love to try a Colette pattern.

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  138. Thanks so much Gertie! Your blog has inspired me to sew, and influenced me so much. I love the 50's because of you! Happy blogiversary!

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  139. Happy Anniversary from me too! I've been a devoted lollower of your blog from early on and look foward to what you'll com eup with over the next years!
    Thank you for your great work - and for this cool giveaway!

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  140. Happy blogiversary! I seldom comment but read every day.

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  141. Happy Anniversary, Gertie! I really love Collette Patterns... I've only got the Ceylon so far and I'd love to try more. :)

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  142. Congratulations, please count me in for the giveaway!

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  143. Happy Anniversary! I absolutely love your blog and your tutorials have been of great assistance in my own sewing adventures. The giveaway is also fabulous, Colette Patterns are great, even too great.. too many nice patterns to choose from

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  144. Happy Anniversary! Thanks, Gertie and Sarai for offering up such an awesome prize!

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  145. OOOOOOoooooo.... so exciting! Happy blogiversary.

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  146. Oh! I'm in! I tried winning this pattern at Collette's blog, but I didn't end up being one of the finalists. Booh. But now I get a second chance! Hooray!

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  147. I, too, have been wanting to try a Colette pattern, but most seem to be intermediate in skills. One day, I'll be good enough. Thank you, Colette Patterns and Gertie for the fab giveaway!

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  148. Happy Anniversary Gertie! I really must try a Colette pattern some time, they look fantastic!

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  149. Hello Hello
    Just wanted to say your blog is so super ace.
    Thanks for putting the time in to make it so very very.
    Many thank-yous and all the Best Emma-Jean

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  150. Oooh! Congrats! What an awesome giveaway... you're too kind!

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  151. Oh, I would love that pattern! Haven't tried a Colette-pattern yet, but very much want to. I've been searching the perfect slip-pattern for a few months now, and this one might be it!
    Happy anniversary, and thank you for this year of blogging!

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  152. Congratulations Gertie! I can't believe this blog is only one year old! You seem to have a lot of experience as a blogger. You have conquered a huge, faithful readership, and you certainly deserve it! Thank you for such a fantastic work!
    PS: Thank you as well for your giveaways. I will keep my fingers crossed for this Colette pattern.

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  153. Happy anniversary. I love reading your blog and find it really inspiring. Loving Colette as well so thanks for doing the give-away.

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  154. Thanks for being our sewing hero! Looking forward to another year of your blogging!

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  155. I can't believe you've only been blogging for a year! Your blog is a legend! Actually we're just wondering over on another blog why you haven't got a book deal yet (or maybe you have!). Anyway, keep up the good work, and I hope you'll continue blogging after you've finished working your way through the Vogue book. xx

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  156. I just bought a slip yesterday for a romantic getaway with hubby, and I thought it would be a much better idea to make my own - custom fit!! I hope one of your prizes will reach me in South Africa!! ☺

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  157. Wow, what a great giveaway! Congrats on a year of blogging!

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  158. Have been following you since august, and it's inspirational to see your improvement, and fun to read your comments.
    And such a nice price...

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  159. Definitely commenting. This blog has really gotten me excited about sewing and I'm looking forward to reading all of your future posts.

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  160. Happy anniversary!
    I cen't say thank you to you enough for what I have learnt from you so far.

    I've been drooling over Colette patterns for a while now so fingers crossed.

    xXx

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  161. Happy Blogiversary! I love Colette patterns, but I admit to being a cheap-ass and haven't bought one just yet. Waiting for needing the perfect dress for something and then getting Eclair.

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  162. I'm really surprised you've only been blogging for a year, you seem like such an established voice in the community! Congrats on the milestone!

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  163. Wow! Great, thanks and congratulations!

    http://scr.im/viivi

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  164. Congratulations on your first anniversary, and on such an excellent blog. This is a lovely giveaway -I've got my eye on the Lady Grey coat pattern! Thank you for such an informative and interesting blog and keep up the good work.

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  165. Congratulations on your blogiversary, Gertie! Thanks for a year of sewing fun... and for being such an inspiration for home sewers everywhere :)

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  166. Wow - Congratulations Gertie on a year's blogging! It seems wildly unlikely that it's a only a year that you've been blogging. I'm only a Jenn-come-lately to this blog - but it's always an interesting an informative read, with a really interesting confident voice. A compelling read!

    Good luck with the next year - and please to add my name to the random number generator for the Collette Giveaway - that's cool!

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  167. Thanks for this wonderful blog - I've just started sewing and your writings really inspire me. Happy anniversary!

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  168. wow, how generous! i would love to try a vintage inspired pattern with modern sizing and body proportions. happy blogiversary

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  169. I love your site and wish you all the best! Hope to win anyway I love lovely patterns too.
    Cheers.
    Elena

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  170. I've just bought a lady grey pattern, and I love it. I would be really happy to have more money to spend on colette. :)

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  171. Happy Anniversary! Colette Patterns are fab! I love reading your blog - truly inspirational.

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  172. Happy Anniversary! What a nice giveaway, hope I win :)

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  173. I'd love, love, love to be one of the winners at this giveaway ...

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  174. Happy Anniversary! That´s so nice of you to do a giveaway.

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  175. Happy Anniversary, and lovely pattern!

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  176. Happy Anniversary- pick me, pick me!

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  177. What a great giveaway! I hope my number comes up! I love Collette patterns!

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  178. Oooh, I love Collette patterns and the Cinnamon slip is the one I want to make next. Congratulations on your blogiversary, and for creating such a friendly, thoughtful and creative place.

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  179. Oh wow, Gertie--I can't believe how many comments you've gotten on this! hehe! Anyway, please enter me--I know of at least a couple Colette Patterns I need to add to my collection! (Thank you to you and Sarai for doing this fantastic giveaway too!)

    ♥ Casey
    blog | elegantmusings.com

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  180. Happy Blogiversary!! I love reading your blog every day...I love your writing.

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  181. Have you been blogging for only one year? I've discovered this blog back in March and it seems like forever. Cheers to more years and interesting posts to come!

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  182. Happy Anniversary Gertie!

    Your blogs have been not just entertaining but enlightening and inspirational!

    Heres to another great year to look forward to!

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  183. I could really use some new Colette patterns!

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  184. Happy blogerversary! I absolutely love Colette Paterns, I've made two (with photos of my Beignet skirt just going up today!!) so I'd love the chance to buy more! Sarai's the best!

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  185. Happy anniversary. I've really enjoyed all of your posts. Keep up the good work!

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  186. Happy blogiversary!! Congrats on creating such an intelligent yet amusing, technical yet approachable website. It's such a pleasure to be able to keep learning more about you... and more about me in the process of following your blog!

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  187. Count me in! Perfect opportunity for me to try these patterns.

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  188. Yay! Thanks for all the tips and insight... Happy Anniversary

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  189. Oh what a great giveaway! I love Colette patterns!

    eewingo (at) gmail (dot) com

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  190. Oooo I'd lurve to win a Collette pattern. Will sit here with fingers and toes crossed!

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  191. Yes please! I love my macaron pattern, and I'm thinking about getting parfait or chantilly. Thanks for the chance!

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  192. Happy blogiversary! I'd love to be included in the giveaway.

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