Monday, September 25, 2017

The Notions Giveaway for National Sewing Month

We have come to the final giveaways for National Sewing Month 2017.  At first I thought it would be too much to have three giveaways in one. Now I realize it's the fitting end to a month of celebrating the craft that we all love so much!

So let's get to it...

The first giveaway is the "All New Fabric Savvy How to Choose & Use Fabrics" book by Sandra Betzina.  
I am a huge Sandra Betzina fan.  I watched the sewing show she used to have on HGTV religiously. It was called "Sew Perfect."  I even videotaped it for prosperity and was sorry when the tape wore out from my repeated watchings.


When Threads reached out to me to ask me to review the book, I leapt at the chance. See I own almost all of Sandra's previous books. They've taught me many things and took my sewing to the next level. I also own both of the previous versions of this book and use them as a reference guide when sewing new fabrics.

This version is updated with new pictures and more information but it uses the same format as the older versions.  Each fabric is the title page and you get a fabric fact.  Then what garment the fabric should be used for, a few sewing tips and how to pretreat the fabric. Now it doesn't stop there - it goes out to explain layouts, how to mark, cut and interface (if necessary) what thread and needle to use. It even details what stitch length and presser foot to use. This is sewing gold!

If you've ever wondered how to sew Chiffon, Faux Suede, Leather, or Slinky Knit, the information that will help you make an amazing garment is all there. 106 fabrics are detailed with additional chapters on interfacing, presser feet, recommended tools and notions, linings and a stain removal guide.  Plus there is a glossary, a sources listing and an index. It's an amazing reference guide! And if you own the first two books, this is the completion of the set.

Now if you don't own the first two books, don't fret. Owning a copy of this book, will give you a great start and will be an amazing addition to your sewing library. So if you'd like to win a copy, leave a comment below stating "Book - 1" and I will enter you in the drawing for the book. You have until Saturday, September 30th at 11:59pm EST to enter the drawing, and I will ship this book worldwide. 


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Giveaway Number 2 - is this amazing clapper that Gaylen of GMarieSews is selling on her blog, under "Pressing Matters."  It retails for $40 and is worth every penny. I know because I own one and use it constantly. 


First let me testify for a minute! See I own a June Tailor clapper that I bought several years ago. I love that thing for getting a great crease in a garment. I love that after I've steamed a seam or a join that if I clap it down, it minimizes the seam or join. I love that it holds the steam into place in the garment.

But then I got this new clapper and I realized that I was only infatuated. My new clapper is heavier and sturdier without feeling heavy and clunky in your hand. My new clapper covers more space and allows me to press/clap a garment faster since it covers more of the garment's area. I love the edges. The pointed one gets deeper into collars, to give you a crisper finish. The rounded one I've used at sleeve heads and in corners that need to be pressed open but given a rounder, softer press.

Did I tell you that I LOVE this presser/clapper!  And now you have the opportunity to win one too! Gaylen is giving away one clapper to any sewist, anywhere in the world. Leave a comment below stating "Clapper - 2" and I will enter you in the drawing for the clapper. You have until Saturday, September 30th at 11:59pm EST to enter the drawing. 


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Giveaway Number 3 - is this cool magnetic pincushion.


I posted pictures of my magnetic pincushions on Instagram and there was a lot of interest about it. So I thought it would be great to add one to the notions giveaway for National Sewing Month. 

I love my magnetic pincushions and have three of them - one on the cutting table, one on my sewing machine table and one on my ironing board. They are the absolute best and one of the coolest notions I own. 

I also put separate pin sizes in each of my bowls, so I switch them around as I work with different fabrics. If you're interesting in winning the magnetic pincushion leave a comment below stating "Pincushion - 3". I will enter you in the drawing for the pincushion. You have until Saturday, September 30th at 11:59pm EST to enter the drawing. However, this drawing is open only to US residents. 

Now here's the codacil ~ you can ONLY leave a comment to win one notion! So choose wisely! Also, winners will be chosen from this blog post only, here on my actual blog. If you read this blog post on any of the readers, bloglovin' or feedly, comments left there are ineligible to win one of these prizes.

This is the last of the National Sewing Month celebration giveaways...good luck and I hope you win!


Happy National Sewing Month!





162 comments:

  1. Clapper 2 - wow thanks Carolyn for so many great giveaways , discounts & sewing inspiration!!!

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  2. I'll play! I have problems w/ my magnetic pincushions...they've all (I have 3) fallen off of the sewing table/cutting table/ironing board more times than I care to admit and every one is cracked and pops apart at the least bobble. That cute pincushion looks to be less inclined to breaking! :-)

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  3. Thank you, Carolyn, I love your blog and admire your skill in choosing, sewing and fitting your clothing with style. I am a beginner at garment sewing so I am very interested in the book about fabrics. I am confused by all the different fabrics.

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  4. Book - 1 The book sounds great! I have taken one of Sandra's classes, and this would make a fine addition to my sewing library.

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  5. Clapper -2 - I have been looking for a clapper and thought about how to make one myself, but haven't gotten that far yet. Sewing collared shirts is one of my favorites so this would be very useful.

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  6. this book sounds like something I could really use. Book-1

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  7. Book - 1 if you are willing to go to the trouble of posting internationally ( I could pay postage). I love Sandra Betzina too, so practical. I must get a clapper!

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  8. Clapper 2. As a pressing & ironing fanatic there is simply no choice! Thank you

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  9. Thanks so much for hosting these giveaways - I would love to be entered into clapper 2 :)

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  10. I would love to win clapper 2!

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  11. BOOK-1. You did another great National Sewing Month series. I have Sandra's other two fabric books and would love to win the third.

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  12. Carolyn,
    Thanks for hosting another giveaway! You are a great ambassador for sewing. Clapper -2 please. (Lisa in western Kansas)

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  13. I would love the magnetic pincushion. My grandson will be living with us for awhile and I would hate for him to step on a pin.

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  14. Clapper 2 - because pressing makes all the difference for a great garment.

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  15. Clapper - 2 for me please, I would really like to have one of my own, its been on my wish list for ages.

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  16. Bool 1- I love your blog.It is helpful and inspiring! I think a book on fabrics would help me expand my choices.

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  17. Clapper - 2 Thanks for all the giveaways. I've learned a lot from your blog posts.

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  18. Pincushion-3 Thank you for the giveaway!

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  19. Clapper 2. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  20. Book-1 please and thanks for the giveaway.

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  21. Thank you so much for your giveaway! I would love the clapper-2

    Thank you again
    Marie

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  22. Clapper 2 please. Thank you for all your posts. I take such inspiration from them. Karen in Il.

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  23. Book 1, I'd like the book please
    Fiona

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  24. "Clapper - 2" please! I am into shirt making right now for Fall and could really use this. You are right the JT one only goes so far. Thanks for the chance!

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  25. Give away #3 (Magnetic Pincushion)!!!! Thanks!!! FIESTA :)

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  26. Book -1
    I'm a fan of both your blog and Sandra. Loved the fabric resources this month, too.

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  27. Posted a comment in the wrong spot. Hah. Clapper2. I had one many years ago and misplaced or lost it altogether. Would love another.

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  28. I would love to win one of Jay's clappers! Thanks for the opportunity!

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    1. Mary - reply to this and state - Clapper - 2 :) g - good luck!!

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  29. Book - 1. Great to hear your review of the clapper. It's definitely a tool I need to add to my collection. But what I really could have used was that book as this week I am working on 2 new to me fabrics. Thanks for all your generous giveaways this month!

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  30. Clapper - 2 Fantastic help for the sewing room. By the way I love reading your sewing blog and thanks for the give away opportunity.

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  31. Oh I would so love to win the Clapper-2. I have needed one for years. Thank you for the chance!

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  32. Clapper - 2 is gorgeous! I went to her web site to request to purchase one since I'm in Canada.

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  33. clapper 2 Have enjoyed some discounts this month!

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  34. Clapper # 2
    I've wanted one of these for years just never had the extra $$ for it. I sew a lot from fashion, crafts, home dec, quilts & doll clothes for a much loved little girl. I would definitely put this item to good use.
    I really enjoy your posts, love your fashion sense & style & have learned so many helpful tips that I now use in my sewing.
    Thank you for your posts
    Blessings,
    Baa

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  35. Book - 1....and thank you for the giveaway!

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  36. Book 1, please. I already own a decent clapper and have at least 4 magnetic pincushions (also with pins sorted by size and type). Even though I don't do much garment sewing anymore, I love reading your blog.

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  37. So hard to choose from these great giveaways! But, I'd love "Book - 1." Thank you!

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  38. I would love a copy of the book - 1. Thanks!

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  39. Clapper - 2. It was so hard to pick, but I think I could really use a clapper to help add that professional finish to my projects.

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  40. Book-1. If I do not win, I will purchase it. The information in this book is what I need to elevate my projects to the next level (along with the information in good blogs, of course).

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  41. "Pincushion - 3"
    Thanks, Carolyn, for doing this. It's very nice of you.

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  42. Clapper - 2 for sure!! That looks like a great tool.Thanks for organizing all this!

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  43. Clapper - 2. Thanks for the opportunity.

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  44. Pincushion - 3 So nice of you to offer this giveaway!

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  45. Book - 1- thanks for the giveaway!

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  46. Thank-you for promoting Natl Sewing Month. I know it takes a lot of time, which is in short supply.

    I would like to enter the drawing for Book 1, But, I'd probably buy it anyway if I don't win. I have all her other books and they are worth the $ and the shelf space.

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  47. Book - 1; I have several of her books, use them often and love them! Thank you for offering this giveaway!

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  48. Clapper - 2 . Love you blog! Great giveaways and discounts. Thank you!

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  49. I'm a reader first so I have to go with Book -1. This is a fun giveaway!

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  50. Book -1!!! Just to make sure Book 1. But I have to tell whoever gets 2, lucky you! I have had the same experience, liked one model then got this model and fell in LOVE! And the magnetic pin cushion, I have a ton. I have different colors for different types of pins. Red for ball point, blue for silk, green for glass heads, purple for everyday. Three of each, so I have 1 at each location. Good luck to all!

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  51. Book - 1. I was just thinking about ordering this book. Thanks for the giveaway. Love your blog.

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  52. Book 1 . I too am a Sandra Betzina follower.

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  53. Book 1. I'm a big Betzina fan, too. Thanks for all the great giveaways this month.

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  54. 1 - book. I already own this clapper and love it like you do,

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  55. Clapper-2 Thank you for hosting such great giveaways!

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  56. Clapper 2....I need something to encourage me to press more. Thanks!

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  57. Clapper - 2
    So sorry I won't be able to participate on Tuesdays, church choir rehearsal summer break is over.

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  58. Book 1
    Thanks for all of the great giveaways!

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  59. Book - 1 Thanks for all your inspiration and giveaways!

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  60. Book 1 - and if i don't win it's going on my Christmas wish-list!

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  61. Clapper-2 What a generous giveaway! This is so useful for so many things, but I would love one for shirtmaking! :)

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  62. Book-1. Love anything by Sandra Betzina. Thanks for all your work in promoting national sewing month.

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  63. Sandra Betzina's book please! I love your blog and I love this giveaway! Thanks!

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    1. Don't know if this matters, but make that "Book-1" Just dotting the 'i' here. Thanks! :-)

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  64. Clapper - 2 please! Thanks for these great giveaways, Carolyn.

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  65. Pincushion 3. Love your blog! Thank you for the time you take to share your talents.

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  66. Clapper 2: it's on my wish list!

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  67. Clapper 2. all the giveaways are lovely

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  68. Book - 1. I'm a big fan of Sandra Betzina too. Love your blog!

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  69. Book 1- I have learned so much from Sandra and I am continually inspired by your blog.

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  70. Book-1 please and thanks for the giveaway, Cathy.

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  71. Pincushion - 3
    Sandra Betzina used to be published in our newspaper all those years ago. I looked forward to the weekly column. I have one of her books already. I sell used clappers on my etsy site because they are one of the coolest ironing tools ever. For some reason, I don't have a magnetic pin cushion.
    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  72. Pin cushion - 3. Excellent celebration of Sewing Month!!!

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  73. Clapper-2. Thanks for the promotions.

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  74. Clapper-2 thanks so much for a chance to win!

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  75. Clapper 2.. thank you for the chance to own such a beautiful Work of art.

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  76. clapper 2!! Thanks and keeping my fingers crossed! Vicki DeVito vickidevito@gmail.com

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  77. Betzina Book #1. Fingers crossed! Thanks.

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  78. Thanks for having the giveaway- Clapper 2 is my choice.

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  79. #3 Pincushion Thank you for featuring such useful-for-all items!! A few blogs are so specialized we get lost. You are interesting and practical!

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  80. pincushion - 3 Yours is the prettiest I've seen!

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  81. Hi! I am a 1st timer. I love your blog and look foward to becoming an avid follower!!! I am entering the give a way for the Clapper-2

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  82. What wonderful opportunities! Please enter me in the drawing for item #2, the Clapper. Thank you.

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  83. Clapper-2, I would love to win this helpful tool.

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  84. Clapper - 2 looks like a wonderful tool. I'd love to try it out! What kind of wood is it made of?

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  85. Clapper-2 Looks fantastic. I'd be delighted to give up my old one for this.

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  86. I loved the first book. So much, I borrowed the book from the library and paid a $30.00 late fee. Its a must have book for sewers. Good luck everyone. God I hope its me!��

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  87. I get my magnetic "pin cushions" at Harbor Freight, the tool and hardware store. They are for mechanics, so they don't lose parts. Book 1.

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  88. Book - 1

    I have one of Gaylen's magnificent clappers, and a Zirkel Magnetic pincushion, but the book sounds great - and wonderful that you were involved in the update!

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  89. Clapper - 2!!!! I've wanted one forever- and now you tell me there's a better one!

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  90. Clapper - 2, please! I guess I'm late to the party, but at least I am not past the deadline as usual!! Thanks for the great giveaway Carolyn!

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  91. Clapper 2! Beautiful and useful!

    Maureen

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  92. Book 1 is my choice,Carolyn.(I've been following your blog for years from South Australia!)

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  93. Thank you for hosting this sewing fun this month! You are always an inspiration!
    Clapper 2!

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  94. Book 1 is my first choice! Thank you for offering such great prizes to celebrate Sewing Month!

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  95. "Book 1"....this would be a fabulous reference book to add to have.

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  96. The clapper! You can never have enough pressing tools! Thanks for all the work you've put into NSM.

    LaurieB

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  97. Clapper 2
    I was just admiring these and would love the chance to have one! Thanks for a great September of posts and giveaways!

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  98. "Book - 1" please - I have her two other books - and would love to add this one to my sewing libarary.

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  99. Book-1, and thanks for this whole month of giveaways, interviews, and ideas!

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  100. Thanks for the chance. I would love the clapper - 2

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  101. Pin cushion - 3.

    Thanks for doing these giveaways!

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  102. Thanks for doing the give away. I always enjoy reading about how you tweak a pattern to make it your own or to make something similar to a RTW garment you've seen.
    I'd like to enter the drawing for Clapper - 2.
    Thanks!

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  103. Love your blog - and love Clapper - 2. Thanks for the giveaway and the fabric discounts.

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  104. Clapper 2. How wonderful it must be now, having Gaylen so near. I am entering for the clapper. It would certainly be used. Thank you for the give-away and for encouraging so many just by posting whatever you are working on. Sending care and best wishes from Wellington, New Zealand, Michelle.

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  105. Wow another great giveaway. Thank you for the wonderful opportunity to win "Book-1".
    Lorraine Bradley

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  106. Hi Carolyn,
    Thanks for the chance to win "Book 1".
    Stay well,
    Arlette Corrado

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  107. Book 1 - I love Sandra B and I love reading your blog. Carolyn.

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  108. Book 1 would be awesome. I am always trying to be sure that I've matched proper fabric with proper pattern! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  109. Clapper 2. You are an inspiration to us all!

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  110. Clapper 2 I would love to have this amazing tool! Lesley G.

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  111. I'm new to this 'posting a comment" thing and hit publish before I finished typing my comment. Anyway, I just wanted to say that a good pressing goes a long way! I think pressing is one of the most critical aspects in making a garment look "professional" vs. "becky-home-ecky"!!! :)

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  112. Book 1! I'd love to see what Sandra Betzina has added in the new Fabric Savvy book.
    Shelley P

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  113. Clapper 2! They are so beautiful!!!!

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  114. The clapper looks fantastic!

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  115. Book 1. Hope I win! A fan of Sandra Betzina and her sewing tips. Thanks for these chances to win Carolyn. Sincerely Lamar Mendiola from Texas

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  116. Clapper! - 2. Thank you for the opportunity! And thank you for sharing your sewing experiences !

    Rose in SV

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  117. The "All New Fabric Savvy How to Choose & Use Fabrics" book. How helpful that will prove to be. I enjoy your blog and learn a lot. Thank you for sharing!

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  118. Book 1. I've finally gotten the oldest out of the house. Middle at college and unlikely to come home. Only youngest at home. FINALLY, I may get my sewing room!!

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  119. What a great turnout for the event! Looking forward to attending next year. Clapper-2

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