Monday, December 3, 2012

Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Day!

I'm so excited to be a part of the Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Day!! 


I'd like to welcome all the new-to-my-blog readers coming from Sew Mama Sew today!! My regular readers already know about the Happy Little Pouch Hop that my friend Elaine and I are hosting right now. This hop is for all you pouch making enthusiasts! So it's only fitting that my giveaway today should be pouch related!

Today I'm giving away a box pouch and the supplies necessary to make your own pouch! 



The pouch I have for you measures 6" x 4" x 2" and is made from a vinyl coated reusable shopping bag. This is the larger size (with a slight variation) of my PonToms pouch tutorial that I shared last week. 

Also included with the pouch will be the supplies needed to make yourself another pouch that measures up to 7" x 3" x 3"! -Perfect for storing your rotary cutter and other sewing supplies!


To enter just drop me a line down there in the comments! You can write anything you want there to be entered - but if you'd like you can also share something fun (your fav handmade gift, something that inspires you, a story that's funny, etc). Seriously though, you can write anything in that box to be entered! 

(Not related to the giveaway, but If you take a look around the blog here and like what you see - by all means click the "follow/join this site" button over there to the right!)

I'll draw a winner December 7th. Check out the other awesome giveaways here.

Giveaway closed! The winner is Ali who said:


I love that shape, I am not quit successful at box corners yet. I have nothing funny to say right now, because I had 4 cups of coffee and I'm too jittery ;) Thank you for the giveaway!

She'll be contacted soon! Thanks to all those who entered!

156 comments:

  1. I am in love with this box bag and love the fabric!! Please enter me in (I'm already a follower!!) Cheers!

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  2. I can't wait to try out this box bag pattern. I see a few being made for a couple of gift exchanges I'm in.

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  3. Oohh... I love that pouch! I already have your PonToms pouch on my to-do list! :)

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  4. What a wonderful idea to re-purpose a reusable shopping bag - genius!

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  5. really cute! i am desperate to learn how to use my zipper foot, this would be a good kick in the butt for me. thanks for the giveaway!

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  6. How cool is that! What a great bag. Thanks!

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  7. I love making box bags, but even better is one made for me! And what a great idea for a fabric source.

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  8. That bag is cute. I've just started getting into making bags for gifts this year. They are kind of fun.

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  9. What a great bag! So useful!! Thanks!!!

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  10. My favourite gift to make are foldable shopping bags. Everybody needs them and they are quick to whip up. Thanks!

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  11. This is a really lovely pouch, I mad a box pouch once and it was really easy (to my surprise!). Thanks for sharing this great giveaway!

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  12. Love it! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  13. Thanks for the chance! The pouch is adorable!
    mjp0419 at gmail dot com

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  14. I uswt adore pouches but as of yet have not made any I think it is the zipper thing. I would love to win and try to make one thanks.

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  15. Love that pouch!!! Thank you

    violet_bg1(at)yahoo(dot)co(dot)uk

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  16. I've been following the Happy Little Pouch hop and would love to have this pouch

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  17. Love this! I'll have to check out that tutorial!
    Happy day!
    Michelle
    www.daydreambelievers.net
    daydreambelievershop (at) gmail (dot) com

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  18. What a delightful giveaway!

    Right now I'm creating six doll dresses for a friends niece for Christmas. There's nothing very funny about that though especially considering how frustrating it is turning out to be to sew all those tiny pieces.

    ajoyfulnoise(at)live(dot)com

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  19. Great giveaway! I've wanted to make a box pouch for a long time but never tried. This can be a good opportunity.
    ;)

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  20. The box bag is lovely! I'm sure it would be handy for storing all kinds of things.:)

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  21. this is awesome!! what a great idea to make a pouch with a bag.

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  22. cute pouch! I keep wanting to make a boxy one but haven't yet had time. It would be so fun for gathering up a hexie pp project!

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  23. that is gorgeous I love the colours, thanks for the giveaway

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  24. This is my first year quilting (I am a guy that has made more then 50 quilts in one year though, you will have to check out my blog to see them all) What I have never done is a bag or any thing not a quilt. So the goal for this next year is to try different things like bags, simple clothing etc.

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  25. This pretty pouch is cool and sweet
    To win it would be really neat
    And I can make its little twin
    so then I'll have a double win!

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  26. I love making zipper bags (hehe) - I would love to win the pouch and the kit - thank you for the chance!

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  27. These would make great gift for my kids. The one already made would be great for my daughter and I could make the other one for my son or even (heaven forbid) myself.

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  28. Oh, I'd love to try that pattern! Fabulous pouch!
    Thanks for the great giveaway!

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  29. I there,
    Your blog is so cute.. and now I will hop over to your tutorial, because, maybe,... I can do some on my own ;)
    Thank you for the chance to win and have a nice christmas time !

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  30. Wow- this bag is really cute! I love that you've gone ahead and reused something to make this pouch!

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  31. That is so cool, to repurpose that shopping bag! Would love to try my hand at making one, too! Thank you for hosting a giveaway!

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  32. I had never thought to use those shopping bags for the pouches, what a great idea. My favorite thing to make are pillowcases, just right for any occasion.

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  33. What a cute little pouch, and adding the extra to make another one is a fun idea!

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  34. love the pouches.. i think i would make them for my sister in law for a cute little gift :D

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  35. Thanks for hosting this giveaway!

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  36. Very cool idea! I wish I had something terribly funny to tell, but I don't. I lead an awfully boring life. :)

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  37. Wow, what a great idea for all the reusable bags I buy and forget to reuse!!! I have found that they are not really reusable if you always forget to take them with you when you go shopping!hehe What a fabulous give away this is! Thanks for the chance!

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  38. What a sweet idea, to to only make a pouch for us but to include the pattern and supplies for us to have a go on our own! I am a papercrafter, but would happily give this a try! Thank you for participating in this giveaway. Have a terrific week!

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  39. Such a fabulous pouch and it would be so much fun to try making my own as well.

    Thank you for an excellent giveaway.

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  40. I'd love to try my hand at making one of those bags! You're a wonderful enabler :-)

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  41. We are super excited about Christmas with our 19 month old!!!
    peachstateme (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  42. Thanks so much for the generous giveaway! The box bag is so pretty.

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  43. I love this! I only wish Mommy's nap time was a real thing in this house!

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  44. I love this box pouch! It would be great for storing my "nurse" accessories for work!

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  45. Such a cute pouch :) The pontoms story is so sweet, I love the things kids say! I've still not tried a box pouch yet, I will have to give one a go!

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  46. Love this! Thanks for the chance!

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  47. This is one kick butt pouch
    gaye71353@yahoo.com

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  48. This is a great giveaway. It's a brilliant idea to use the reusable bags for the fabric! Laminate is so expensive that I've never used it. Many thanks for the chance!
    ellen(at)myerly(dot)net

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  49. I love pouches..yours are beautiful! I think I have no use for them...until I take a trip and end up using ziplock baggies as "containers" for makeup and other things..then I kick myself and say "why dont' you get some pouches!" Or at home and my drawer is filled with stuff, that is all over the place and I say "why don't you get some pouches!"
    Thanks for the chance!

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  50. great box bag and the chance to make one myself would be great. thanks for chance to win.

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  51. I love your pouches! I really want to try to make a box pouch so hopefully I can win and have that chance!

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  52. Lovely idea, pouch and the makings as well! what fun. Thank you!

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  53. Lovely pouch. My favourite handmade gift is a huge, handstitched quilt made for me by my Grandmother.

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  54. Love the box bag and I'm looking forward to making my own. Just have to get busy!

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  55. This is a great pouch! I love ut.

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  56. Love this idea to "upcycle" a reusable shopping bag. Thanks for the chance to win! akmajor (at) gmail (dot) com

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  57. I just saw that you love Harry Potter so my fun fact is that my son looks like Harry Potter. :)
    *waving hello from sunny Australia*
    Have a great day! Cass

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  58. I love that shape, I am not quit successful at box corners yet. I have nothing funny to say right now, because I had 4 cups of coffee and I'm too jittery ;) Thank you for the giveaway!

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  59. Awesome bag! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  60. Oh my gosh, cutest pouch ever. How clever.

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  61. So cute. I'm afraid of zippers. Perhaps this will be the breakthrough pattern?
    karen(at)lintonville(dot)com

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  62. I would so love to win! Love the fabrics!

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  63. This is so pretty. I'd love to try one of my own. Thanks for participating in the giveaway day.

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  64. I love this... the fabric is so interesting and the shape of the bag is perfect for sewing supplies.

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  65. That box pouch is so cute! And I love the fabrics you've chosen. :-)

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  66. Feel free to just deliver this to me on Sunday, if I'm the lucky winner :)

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  67. I just tackled my first item with a zipper last week! Would love to win the bag and the materials to make my own :)

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  68. I LOVE box bags and yours is no exception!
    c_mcmullan(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  69. Love that pouch! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  70. Love your fabric choices.
    Thanks for the giveaway and please enter mine.

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  71. Thank you for the giveaway! You have completed some amazing quilts, congratulations! wonderlandbyalyce(at)gmail(dot)com

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  72. What a cute pouch! Love the fabric choices.

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  73. Great pouch and such a unique medium to create it with!

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  74. Thank you for the chance of winning not just one but two items. So nice to make and giveaway one of them.

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  75. I'd love to have a pouch. Making one for myself totally scares me, especially out of that fabric. So if I won you'd be pushing me out of my comfort zone. Which would be good right? And I was just looking at your pontoms last week and admiring how super teeny tiny they are.

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  76. I keep meaning to master pouches - thanks for all the good info on your blog.

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  77. What a great shape that pouch has! Love it! You know, it's 1:15 am. I really should stop exploring all these blogs and go to bed!!

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  78. This is gorgeous. I am now spending hours looking at your blog. Thanks for all you do. I would love to win!! Cheers Karen. www.madewithmytwohands.blogspot.com

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  79. Thats one fabulous bag, I need to organize my purse.

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  80. Adorable pouch, I would love to try making one!

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  81. Great pouch! Love it. Fabulous giveaway!

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  82. ooohhh! I love the print! leanne_denison@hotmail.com

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  83. Oh!!! Would love to win your Drawing! The Pouch is AWESOME! & then to get to make another myself??? Wowie!! My project bag/tote will be sooo excited (ME too! lol)

    Have a Blessed day! :)

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  84. It's a great giveaway! Thanks for the chance!
    ap_lemos at yahoo dot com

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  85. That is a really nice pouch!

    kelly72lynn at yahoo

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  86. Oh, what a great idea ! I have a reusable shopping bag that came apart at the seams - This would be a great upcycle. Thanks for the chance to win !

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  87. That is just beautiful and so well made.

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  88. Ohhhh! we're traveling for Christmas and I would adore having that pretty pouch to keep meds and makeup and such all tidy and handy!

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  89. While I have seen many box bags, I believe this is the first I've seen in a laminated fabric. Very smart! I am a collector of purse and pouch tutorials only I rarely make any. Execution is not my strong suit so I'm glad it is yours! Thank you for the giveaway

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  90. What a great giveaway - I'm a bag lady!!!!!

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  91. Here I am... writing anything... smile.

    I hope you're having a lovely December. I've been quite busy sewing doll clothes.

    Blessings from Harvest Lane Cottage,
    Laura Lane

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  92. Im sitting in front of the computer (still in pjs) when I really should be doing dishes and laundry. But this giveaway day only comes twice a year and its so fun! thanks for the chance to win. jjjcwebb at hotmail dot com

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  93. Thank you for your generosity and kindness (even if I don't win)!

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  94. I have made a ton of boxy bags but never one out of laminated fabric. That would awesome for makeup or toiletries.

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  95. Today I tried to save a lizard from my cat and the darn lizard kept running further into the house. He refused to be saved.

    anna [at] 64colorbox [dot] com

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  96. Fun bag and what a clever use of materials. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  97. Thanks for the chance for not only a bag but a kit too. My 3 children are in their early 30's and they still love to read The Night Before Christmas on Christmas Eve. My husband has it memorized.

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  98. I love that u used a reusable shopping bag. thanks for sharing.

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  99. i love that u used a shopping bag. thanks for sharing.

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  100. So cute, what a wonderful idea!

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  101. good giveaway. I have three boys and a girl...I love to sew for my daughter, she just loves what I make!

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  102. I am addicted to pouches and bags. I just can't get enough of them.

    Thanks for the giveaway.

    Kay

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  103. Thanks for the chance to win this cute pouch.

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  104. I loved that tutorial so it would be great to win this... can you tell me where you got the bag material for the one the winner can make themselves? It is awesome!!

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  105. I never thought of making anything out of those bags!! What a great idea.Thanks so much!

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  106. Very cool!! What a smart girl you are to reuse bag material like that!

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  107. This is really cute! Thank you for a great giveaway! I am busy making holiday cards to give this season! :) jinglesells at gmail dot com

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  108. What a great idea. This would be perfect to take to the poolside...it looks like it would be water resistant! Thanks for a chance to win.

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  109. This is so awesome of you! Thanks! If I win, that pouch will stay in my work bag permanently : ) I'm also hosting a giveway on my blog. Please stop by if you'd like. : )

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  110. Small zip pouches have been my go-to handmade gift this year! Love this one!

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  111. I just want to drop a thank you note. I'm on my way to make more pouches, you are doing great job with that happy hop.

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  112. The happy pouch hop has been fun to follow along with. Thanks!
    Misty.Ann.Fletcher at gmail dot com

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  113. Brilliant! LOVE the pouch. HOpe I win!
    Thanks for the great giveaway!

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  114. Great pouch - my daughter would love this!

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  115. That is a great idea! I have 4 daughters that I love to create for so learning to make thesebwill be great. Thank you.

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  116. whats the difference between snow men and snow women?

    Snow balls!!!

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  117. Love this, it would be so handy, thanks for the chance!

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  118. Thanks for the chance to win. It is unseasonably warm weather here. It doesn't feel like December.

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  119. I have never sewn with that type of material before - looks intersting!

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  120. I have a friend that makes our group of women purses each Christmas - I hope she does the same this year :). Thanks for the giveaway!

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  121. i could really use that bag when I'm traveling. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  122. writing anything and nothing - it's snowing heavyly at the moment and as most people here think it's almost the end of the world if the snow actually stays - public transport is a mess at the moment, almost no sidewalks were cleared this morning building sites have taken a break and I made a car miss the green light because the drivier was watching my fascinated riding my bicycle through the snow ... (they are really not used to snow here)

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  123. Your pouch is so bright and fun. Thank you for the chance to win.

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  124. Oh I am loving the pouch. I have been a follower and really like your stuff. Thanks

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  125. Super cute bo bags. This is first I have seen them. And might I add I am really likeing em...Thank you for a chance to enter yoru giveaway. I just finished makeing 2 of those christmas ornament ball wreaths from pinterest. They are done in aqua & blues. Gorgeous. If you haven;t tried this before head over to interest and make one.
    conn_and_vans_mom@yahoo.com

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  126. I love the opportunity to try making something new, thanks for the giveaway! Enjoy the holidays!!!

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  127. I love the pouch! I'd love to be able to make one to give away, too. Thanks for the chance.

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  128. Super cute bag! One can be for me and one for my momma ;)
    gdukeak@gmail.com

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  129. Your box bags are so gorgeous & so beautifully finished, love them! Thanks for the chance to win, I'm a follower.

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  130. The Tomato family was taking a walk when Baby Tomato lagged behind. Daddy Tomato turned around and exclaimed, "Baby Tomato, ketchup!" :)

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  131. Beautiful box bags. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  132. I've been wanting to make one of these! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  133. I want one of these.
    freesignge (At) gmail COM

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  134. I love all the pouches you've made and you've inspired me to bust out and try one. I'm a bit new to sewing so this will be a new adventure. I especially love the laminated cottons ... another leap! I'm a new follower and have taken an extensive look through your blog. What a lot of wonderful work you've done!

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  135. I'm a new follower and have taken a major tour of your blog. You've done a lot of wonderful work! I love all the bags and you've inspired me to bust out and actually try one. I appreciate very much that you shaved your head to benefit someone with cancer.

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  136. What a generous giveaway. I have not made the box bag yet, but I love the various color combinations, plus you can actually see the contents when it's unzipped.
    maryellen1304@hotmail.com

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  137. I have made a few box bags and really like making them. Using the vinyl shopping bags is a brilliant idea!!

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  138. I have made a number of those boxy pouches. Using the vinyl shopping bags is a brilliant idea. You little bags are very cute!!

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  139. What an adorable pouch! I'd love to make one with this giveaway.

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  140. I'm so glad I stopped by...I was cleaning out a closet today and have a stack of those shopping bags that have holes in the corners because they're so used. I was going to throw them away, but such a great idea to reuse them for something like this! Great little pouch! Thanks!

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  141. Comments are closed! :) I'll draw a winner soon!

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