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1.25.2013

First, I want to thank you for the lovely response to my sewing table (I'm so glad I'm not the only "giant" out there!) and matryoshka dolls. My new table is working out great, and is currently com-plete-ly covered with the remnants of pattern drafting and sample stitching (i.e. the state I prefer it to be!).

Matryoshka doll by Retro Mama

Which brings me to "win some" portion of this post. In just a few days, my matryoshka pattern will be available for purchase (yay!). So, in celebration of my 14th PDF sewing pattern release, I will be giving away 3 copies of my Mod for Matryoshka sewing pattern!

All you need to do is leave a comment below (1 per person, please!) letting me know your favorite pattern from my shop, OR what pattern you would like me to tackle next! Three lucky winners will be announced on Tuesday (Jan. 29), and will receive the pattern before it is available in my shop (Wednesday). Please make sure that your name links to an e-mail address or leave it in the comments so I can contact you if you win.

UPDATE: This post is closed to entries, I will announce the winners later in the day!  Thank you to everyone who entered!

Good luck, and Happy Stitching!

153 comments:

  1. Oh, the dreaded #1 spot!! I like the elephant pattern the best, followed by the owl! Your doll pattern looks awesome.
    Love to win.

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  2. Love your elephant softies! Thanks for the giveaway.

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  3. Love your little Matryoshka...I really like Doxie, and Tommy..Maybe someday you might have a Turtle ?? Thank you for the giveaway !!

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  4. I love your doxie pattern, have made two already and got major compliments on both! I'd love to try to new pattern!

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  5. So gorgeous! I think the Greta doll is my fav! x

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  6. I love all your projects, all beautiful and perfect, but my favorite eh Hans Doll. For me no more perfect doll. ;)
    Contemplate a Brazilian this raffle, please!!
    Kiss

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  7. I love almost all of your pattern >.<
    hmm.. I love this one too Betsy & Basil Bunny Softies.. cute :D

    email : lovely(dot)bolu(at)gmail(dot)com

    thank you

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  8. I ADORE your patterns and it is so hard to choose a favorite - I would have to say the Betsy & Basil Bunny Softies....they make me happy!

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  9. your patterns are all so cute but i love the bear doll.

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  10. I love the apple! Perfect for every teacher I know.

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  11. I love the doxies. If I had a dog, that would be the breed. Love your new doll.

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  12. Love all your patterns, but my favourite is your elephant softies: tilly and tommy, they are so cute!

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  13. I've been loving the bunny pattern for my sewing for the children's hospital. The little girls also love the Magtroyshka dolls. Love to see cute designs that are also pillows to hold for the kids.

    Dona
    sewingmilesofsmiles.blogspot.com

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  14. I can't decide between the pumpkins and the elephants--both so cute with so many fabric options!
    Bethany
    sweetbeebuzzingsATgmailDOTcom

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  16. Hmm, I have to say I love Greta the doll best, as I made her last Xmas! Love the new matryoshka doll pattern - thanks for the giveaway!

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  17. Hands down the Greta and Hans doll patterns! I've made a few dolls now and have given them away as gifts. I actually enjoy making them! I have a Matryoshka doll addiction... Your dolls are just lovely :)

    Sophie xo

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  18. Your patterns are all super cute. My favorite in your shop is the cuddly bear.

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  19. I think your owl pattern is darling. I also really like your doll patterns. But, I love Matroyshka the best!

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  20. My granddaughter loves owls. Guess I like that pattern best. Linda Gerig

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  21. I have Betsy and Basil so I'd have to say that one is my favourite, with Milo and Moxie running a very close second!

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  22. I best like the bear, followed closely by the pear. The elephant is charming and would be easily held by one of my young grandkids.

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  23. The elephant and the pumpkins are my favorite but the matryoshka dolls are precious!

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  24. Milo & Moxie Doxie is my favourite! So darn cute!
    Love the little Matryoshka too!

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  25. Betsy and Basil are my fav although all your patterns are gorgeous! Thanks for the chance to win.

    Kim

    cupcakecutieone@gmail.com

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  26. So hard to chose because they are all very gorgeou, but I think the Owls would be our faves.
    Thanks for the chance to win.

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  27. Difficul decision - your patterns are lovely. But... Betsy and Basil, the little bunnies, are trully adorable!
    Thank you for the opportunity :)
    Elpi

    elpikyr@yahoo.gr

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  28. Love the Matryoshka dolls. So cute. I have both the apple and pear patterns that I am looking forward to making. All your work is lovely.

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  29. Your patterns are all lovely, but I especially like Moxie and Doxie dogs and Tilly the elephant. Julie x

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  30. Hi from Italy! I love your pattern. The last week I buyed Greta doll pattern and she is fantastic.
    All your pattern are fantastic and I'd like to partecipate your Giveaway. Thank you:-)
    Emanuela
    P.S.: I'm sorry for my English;-(

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  31. I love your Greta doll pattern. Thanks formthe chance to win!

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  32. I loved your elephant pattern and made one up for my niece's birthday last year. Now my daughter wants one and I think she would love your new Russian doll pattern too!

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  33. Hello from Ireland! Love your Greta doll pattern. Matryoshka is fabuluos! Thanks for the giveaway!
    Alina

    froggyscraft.blogspot.ie

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  34. My favourite pattern is Betsy and Basil. All of your patterns are gorgeous though!

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  35. Very hard to choose! It has to be Milo & Moxie the Dachshund stuffed animal softies. Great giveaway! Sue x susan.vaughan4@hotmail.co.uk

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  36. My faves are the Greta & Hans dolls : super cute =)
    But I really love the Matriochka pin cushion.
    Thanks for sharing this.

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  37. i really love your Greta doll...this now pattern has got me excited! thanks!

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  38. All of them! But if I had to choose, I'm saying the Ruthie bear :-)

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  39. Oh what a cutie!! I would love to win a pattern to make her :) Thanks for the chance!!!

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  40. I love the matryoshka dolls! My favourites are the owl and bunny softie patterns :)

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  41. All your patterns are great, but my favorite are the Betsy and Basil bunny softies. They are sooo cute!!

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  42. Dear Kim,
    I found your blog yesterday - after I ordered your patterns (Stella and Stewart and The bear)on Monday.

    I started to learn Russian last year so I would upgrade my knowledge with making your perfect Russian dolls - матрёшка.

    You are the inspiration..

    Regards from Slovenia.
    Monika

    mail: millioneurosmile@gmail.com

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  43. lindos os trabalhos e eu amo seu blog!
    beijos!

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  44. I love those owls and the pear. Thank you for the chance

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  45. It's a toss up between Betsy&Basil and the new matryoshka...too cute! Beckymac1 at hotmail dot com

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  46. Goodness me that's a tough question because I love all of them but if I had to absolutely just choose one then it would be Ruthie Bear. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  47. my fav and my very first pattern I bought from you was the elephant, and my second best is your greta doll :) good luck to everyone, and thank you for this wonderfull oppurtunity :)

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  48. Thanks Kim to offer such a great giveaway! SInce I have sewn lots of your patterns already, it's hard for me to choose only one! I really like to make the doxie, quick, easy and fun! but i do have a soft spot for Hans and the dollies :)
    can't wait to see that new pattern for real!
    Josée
    bouclenoire(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  49. Thanks Kim to offer such a great giveaway! SInce I have sewn lots of your patterns already, it's hard for me to choose only one! I really like to make the doxie, quick, easy and fun! but i do have a soft spot for Hans and the dollies :)
    can't wait to see that new pattern for real!
    Josée
    bouclenoire(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  50. I'm having hard time deciding between Ruthie Bear and Betsy&Basil.

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  51. I absolutely adore your hans doll pattern. Thanks for the giveaway hope to win win win!
    xxx

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  52. This is totally adorable ! I don't think my daughter will let me use this as a pin holder, she might keep for herself - can't wait to purchase the pattern.
    Thank you for the giveaway chance, Kim..

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  53. I love the owl pattern and have one sitting right here on my desk! I think this pattern might just become my second favorite - so cute.

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  54. Bear doll is my favourite - it's so cute :)

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  55. I've made a few of your patterns and of course, those are my favorites. I've made the apple and the pear...oh, and the little houses were so cute too!
    Your designs are wonderfully charming~ thank you for the win-some.

    Megan

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  56. So good!!! My favourite pattern is your elephant!!
    Good luck!
    Kisses

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  57. it's impossible to choose the cutiest between milo&moxie and betsy&basil!!!they are wonderful!!!

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  58. I love your owl softie, it is so cute35 vircej

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  59. I love Hans and Greta they're so cute. I also love the cute apple! Thanks for the giveaway. jessicandonald at yahoo.com

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  60. I love the Ruthie Bear pattern most...or maybe the elephants...or the doxies...:)

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  61. I think my favorite is Greta, I have yet to make Hans but his day is coming. How cute are those dolls? kimberlee(dot)yankowski(at)gmail(dot) com

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  62. Well, my favourite pattern is your elephant but fall in love with your apples.. <3
    ttbittencourt@gmail.com

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  63. Greta is my favorite I make her all the time different hair colors, clothes etc its so fun! I hope I win!

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  64. Hey !!!! Little french girl love your elephant pattern (and my baby also)....... that i bought last week and my favorite, the "chouette" owl !!!!!! Completely retro mama Addict ...!!!
    Long life Retro Mama.......!!! Thank you for these awesome characters in our lifes ...
    elodiebrosset@hotmail.fr

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  65. Having tried to create a "Hans" of my own before you came out with your gorgeous pattern, I have to pick that one as my favorite, since I know from experience how much work, thought and creativity went into that one! Thanks for the chance to win. sharongc@sover.net

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  66. My favourite is definitely the Elephants! I've made quite a few and never get tired of them. Although I do love making the pears too. They are so quick and easy! I'd love it if you made a pattern for a little fat bird in the future. I love birds but have never found a pattern that what just right. x

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  67. Love the Hans Doll (and Greta and Betsy and...)

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  68. Love the Matryoska Doll since our youngest daughter is adopted from Russia.

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  69. I just adore you little house pattern! I have made several and have had so much personalizing them for different people. They loved them too! But I am most excited about this new little Matryoshka, I have several little sets of these nesting dolls that I got as a child living in Europe 50 years ago. So, I can't wait to make one!

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  70. So cute ! I love Stella and Stewart !

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  71. Betsy and Basil are my favorites. . . The new pattern looks great!

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  72. I like the elephant and the bunnies. Thank you for the giveaway! Greetings from Germany!

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  73. I love your hans doll pattern so much! Sorry I deleted my last comment - realized I didn't leave my email in it (whoops!) ambermenning@gmail.com Thanks for the awesome giveaway! I think you need a hedgehog pattern !

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  74. It was a really hard choice, but I think I like your Stella & Stewart owl patterns the best. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  75. The Hans doll and the Apple pincushion are my favorite but I love all your patterns! Thanks for the giveaway.
    ariella
    wariel@libero.it

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  76. I love nesting dolls, so the matryoshka pattern is my favorite!

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  77. My favourite pattern has to be to the lovely Greta, she's adorable!

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  78. All your patterns are adorable! My favourite pattern is the Pear. The Matryoshka are so beautiful. Thank you for the giveaway

    squeeze.cuddles@exemail.com.au

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  79. Sorry, I've already commented but just remembered about your little houses! These are also a favourite, I made them for my 2 daughters school teachers for Christmas and embroidered their names on the back with a little message. One teacher told my little girl it made her cry on Christmas morning when she opened it!

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  80. I'm a sucker for hans and gretel. 7902

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  81. Thank you so much for all the feedback! I am posting a comment for Katie G., who was having trouble getting her comment to go through, and whose favorite pattern is the scrappy apple :)

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  82. I love so many but I favor the pincushions as I am such a "practical" gal! LOL! But the little houses got me too but that was a free pattern but still love them! It's all great...you're SO talented!

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  83. I'm actually just about to purchase the Tilly & Tommy right now. It is just too cute. I am making it as a gift for my BFF's baby that will be born in about 18 weeks.

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  84. I lobe all the patterns but i love more the elephants <3

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  85. http://www.etsy.com/listing/69790426/pdf-sewing-pattern-betsy-basil-bunny? these are my favorite from the shop. I love the doll pattern best though. thanks for the chance!

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  86. I love your apple and pear pattern! Easy to make and you don't very much fabric for them. :)

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  87. Greetings from Costa Rica!
    I love your Ruthie Bear pattern and the Greta Doll.
    I hope I win that pattern, I am OBSESSED with Matrioshkas

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  88. The elephant pattern is my fave!

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  89. My favorite pattern is Betsy & basil bunny. I love making them!
    emmy3031@gmail.com

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  90. Hi,
    My favourite pattern of all is your Hans doll pattern! He's absolutely adorable! I would like to try the new pattern, too!:) Thanks for the chance. XO, Andrea Komornik andrea.komornik@gmail.com

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  91. My favourite one is Hans doll! I will be glad to have it! Thank you for the opportunity to win it! You are great!!! My e-mail is tonya.blagoeva@gmail.com

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  92. Hmmmm, apple or pear, apple or pear. PEAR wins! I will have to come visit again, soon... Love it here!

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  93. I'm very fond of your elephant pattern - so sweet!!

    missgregory@gwynnr.freeserve.co.uk

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  94. My favourite pattern is Greta,so cute !!Thanks
    margabarrio@gmail.com

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  95. Oh , I love your Owl Plushie pattern!

    :)

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  96. Oh my favorite is still Greta... or the elephants or the owls... God! They're all cute!

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  97. Love them all, but my favourite is the Stella and Stewart owl softies!

    Thanks for the giveaway.
    Barrina x

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  98. Greta doll is super cute but I can see your matrioshka dolls selling very well, and I think when the patterns go in they could be my new favourite. The pink spotty one is already on my wishlist :-)

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  99. Love them all, but Bear doll is my favorite.

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  100. Hans and Greta have my heart but I love your Matryoshka!!

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  101. I love the Greta and the owl! But I'm very excited to make the matryoshka! -- contato@gizoca.com

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  102. Me encantaría recibir un patrón de estas hermosas muñecas!!!!
    Saludos
    Carina
    Gracias!

    http://pajaritosentela.blogspot.com.ar/

    carina1882009@live.com.ar

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  103. It's very hard to choose, but I suppose I'd have to pick the Hans doll. I wish I had that outfit for my youngest!

    Thanks,
    aby r.

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  104. I love the owls, they're just so cute! :)

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  105. I love your sweet little elephant pattern. I bought it a while back but haven't had the time to make it. They are my daughter's favorite though so I'm hoping to stitch some up for her soon!

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  106. ciao.......... greta doll is very beautifull!
    thanks per questa occasione...
    buon lavoro, good work
    Stefania

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  107. Just joined your blog. Wow your patterns are all Awesome and the material you choose <3 <3!! I love your owls and the elephant...but still looking =) I would love to try win your new pattern! Thank You

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  108. My favorite is your elephant pattern :). But I have made 25+ of your tiny houses for the holidays and am still in love with those. Thank you so much for sharing that!!

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  109. Hello from Portugal, the western country in Europe.
    My favorite patterns are Greta and Hans.
    This is my 1st giveway overseas, so I'd Love to win :-)
    Ana Inácio
    Maçã na Areia

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  110. I like your apple and pears patterns.
    So simple yet beautiful!

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  111. This new pattern is so adorable! I have recently purchased your Greta doll pattern and so excited to use it. My next purchase will be the owls! If I win or not thank you for amazing products for these crafty girls!

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  112. LOVE the Matryoshka!! Froom your etsy shop I really like the pear/apple pin cushions :D

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  113. I love Greta - she's my favorite, though everything in your shop is just lovely.

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  114. Only one favorite - not possible! But if I had to pick one it would be the little boy Hans - I have a boy who is 6 and has always loved to sew with me! Thank you for this wonderful chance to win the Matroyshka doll!
    Maria

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  115. I have most of them, but I think the owl is my favorite.

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  116. So hard to choose, probably the owl. I've favourited your shop on etsy and also your site so i can keep up!

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  117. I like Greta, but I may have to get the fabric Easter eggs for spring!
    Susan

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  118. Wow, lovely giveaway :) Thanks for it.
    I love your Bear doll :)
    Have a lovely time, Jolana

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  119. Picking a favorite pattern from your shop is like picking a favorite star, or fabric! If I had to though I'd say that I just adore the classic style of Ruthie Bear.

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  120. Betsy and Basil is so incredibly darling. Love that one but this matryoshka will def be my favorite. I WANT IT!

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  121. That's a hard choice but I think my favourite are the elephants, they are so cute :)

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  122. Just found your shop and I am overwelmed. Would love to try any pattern you are offerning. Came looking for elephants for a nursey.

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  123. I love your elephant softies. Thanks for the chance.

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  124. I love your girl & boy dolls. Thanks for the chance to win this adorable new pattern!

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  125. absolute fav has to be the elephant softies!! too adorable not to make at least one

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  126. ja milovat vasi sovu !!! krása..http://mischelh.blogspot.cz/

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  127. Kim, I've been waiting over a year for this pattern so I think it only fitting that I am one of the lucky winners! ha ha. So excited to finally see it! My favorite pattern so far would have to be the Greta Doll, but Hans takes a close second!

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  128. Hands down - the elephants! (Although really, they're all adorable.)

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  129. Hi, my favorite is the owl pattern, still I love all you create and the new Matrioshka doll is gorgeous.
    Greetings from Bulgaria
    http://slazarova.blogspot.com/

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  130. Love your designs! So creative! The cute little doxies are probably my faves. My granddaughter loves them. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  131. Hola! Todo lo que haces es muy bonito y sus patrones también, mi favorito es el elefante, es muy dulce!
    Gracias por compartir con nosotros la alegría de su nuevo patrón y la oportunidad de ganar uno!!!
    Saludos desde Argentina!

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  133. Love your patterns!

    Would have to say my favorite is the elephant, followed by the apple pattern.

    Thanks for the chance to win!

    Sheri

    sheri.ching@gmail.com

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  134. I made the doxies and they were so cute. I would like to try Ruthie bear next.

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  135. ci provo e tengo le dita incrociate

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  136. oh Kim i think all your designs are gorgeous but i am partial to the elephants,thankyou for having this giveaway.xx

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  137. Ooooo, that's a really hard choice, but I guess I'm still partial to the fruit & pumpkin pincushions - mostly because they're still on my to do list. The matryoshka is so sweet.

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  138. I love all your patterns, so cute. I do rather love your elephant. So sweet. One of the first patterns I ever purchased!!

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  139. I like the Greta doll, my daughter would love it!

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  140. Thanks for the fun giveaway and the chance to win.

    I'd have a difficult time choosing a favourite so I chose two... the elephant and the owl.

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  141. I love your Elephant Patterns!!!

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  142. My favorite is the Ruthie Bear. She reminds me of the "Honey Bear" I had as a girl. I wore the fur off that bear I loved it so much.

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  143. I love Stella and Stewart Owl because I am totally in love with owls generally AND - Tilly and Tommy Elephant just because they are absolutely cute!!! )))
    I am from Moscow and Matryoshka is our national doll - so I've seen hundreds of them around here - but your pattern is one of the best (warm and pretty) :)
    Thank you!!!

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  144. I love Greta! I can't get enough rag dolls!

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  145. Can't choose between the owls and the bear pattern.

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  146. Milo, Moxie, Elephant, Greta
    too too cute
    all of them!

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  147. All your patterns are soooo nice - but I think both the owl and the elephant are my favourites.
    Such nice new Babushka-pattern ;)

    Nina in Norway

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