Thursday, December 16, 2010

*CLOSED* falalalafabric giveaway: Indigo Icicles FQ Stack from Alewives!

UPDATED: THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED! THANKS EVERYONE FOR ENTERING!!!

Our winner is Megan who said: "I'm looking forward to going to NYC to my sister and her family for Christmas (and getting to see all the amazing lights in Manhattan)!"

Look for my email Megan! Congratulations!!!


Today you are the Luckiest of Readers because Alewives Fabrics is giving away a stack of TEN gorgeous fat quarters! WOOT! Keep reading for more details...

Last summer at Weekend Sewing in Vermont we had a wonderful cocktail hour with wine and cheese on the most lovely grassy knoll overlooking the mountains. Heather had set up the Orla Kiely teepee and everyone sat and talked and took in the view. I still remember meeting Rhea of Alewives Fabrics; she had her adorable fiance Oliver in tow and they had driven down from Maine to hang out for the evening. She was also wearing this amazing tunic she had made from the Anna Maria Horner Museum Tunic tutorial and that gorgeous paneled voile and I remember thinking it looked even better in person than it did online. In addition to having mad style and good taste in fabrics, Rhea is one of the nicest people you can imagine and I was lucky enough to sit across from them later at dinner and hear about the store and their wedding plans, although I'm pretty sure I mostly just yammered her ear off. Actually, come to think of it, Heather was sitting with us too and did quite a bit of yammering herself. It was great! So I'm especially pleased today to be able to introduce you to Rhea and Alewives Fabrics, her lovely fabric shop in Maine and on the web.



A BIT ABOUT ALEWIVES
Alewives Fabrics has been in business for 35 years, but for the past 6 years has been owned by Barbara Neeson and her daughter Rhea Butler. Barbara is a former high school art teacher and Rhea is a former graphic designer.  The fabrics in their shop reflect both their ages and attitudes! You can read more about the shop and its history here.

 

Alewive's website is filled with warm colors and lots of deliciously yummy pictures of fabric, it's sure to become a place you love to go and hang out and "practice filling your cart" like I do. In addition to fabric they carry patterns and books and yarns (Amy Butler yarns, YUM!) and a whole slew of other stuff, so it's sure to keep you occupied for a good long time. Here are some of my favorites at Alewives right now:


and my favorite Hope Valley print from Denyse Schmidt

GIVEAWAY DETAILS
So today Alewives Fabrics is pleased to be giving away an "Indigo Icicles" fat quarter set, which was pulled together specially for Made by Rae's readers!  The set contains 10 different fat quarters in cool shades of lavender, icy blue, royal purple, turquoise, and of course indigo blue.  The fabrics included in this bundle were designed by the likes of Amy Butler, William Morris, Denyse Schmidt, Anna Maria Horner and Liberty of London. All of the fat quarters are 100% cotton in quilting weight and would be perfect for any patchwork projects.  The giveaway includes shipping and can be shipped internationally. 


Here's another peek at the fabrics on the bolt:

Lovely! Thanks so much to Alewives for offering such a fantastic prize! I LOVE these icy blue colors, so perfect for winter. And doesn't Rhea have a knack for picking out the most fabulous combinations?

TO ENTER THIS GIVEAWAY 
  • Please leave a comment on this post telling me what you're looking forward to right now. Something fun over Christmas break? An upcoming vacation? Seeing a special family member or friend? Tell me!
  • Include your email address so we can get ahold of you if you win.
  • One comment per person ONLY! If you forget to include your email, please DELETE your first comment and leave another one. Thanks!
This giveaway will be open until Saturday evening. Comments will be closed and a random number generator or toddler will be used to determine the winner. Winner will be contacted via email.


ALEWIVES EVENTS AND PROMOTIONS
Alewives will be having a Virtual Holiday Open House on Sunday, December 19th.
Please check Rhea's blog for more details and to stay in the loop for other upcoming events!

Alewives Fabrics would like to offer all of Rae's readers 10% off their entire order (excluding shipping) through December 31st.  To receive the discount, please enter the code "madebyrae" into the promotional code field at checkout.  Please note: the discount will be adjusted manually by the staff here at the shop after we receive your order, so don't freak out if you don't see it right away. (Rae added the part about freaking out as she may or may not have experience in that department)

What are you waiting for? Click comments to enter this fabulous giveaway!

489 comments:

  1. I'm looking forward to my entire family being together for the holidays. My sister and her fiance are coming in town from Florida and I haven't seen them since May!

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  2. Some of my family members are coming to visit for Christmas. We live on the other side of the country so they've never been here. My little sister has never even flown! I'm so excited to have them here.

    karasamjack at gmail dot com

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  3. I'm looking forward to my brother's wedding. :) Fun fun fun! :P

    pink.karen(at)gmail.com

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  4. falalala indeed! what a great giveaway!
    :)
    since i have a new baby i'm looking forward to some sleep... ;)
    katz.gali@gmail.com

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  5. I'm looking forward to our new baby being born in February. :)

    cathytwitchell@gmail.com

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  6. I love the presents! I love getting my four kids "Just what I wanted!"

    sanguilm (at) frontier (dot) com

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  7. I'm looking forward to having some time off at work over Christmas and New Year's. Usually, December is kind of my down-time month but not this year with too many projects and too many deadlines. I'm ready for some time to sleep in, stay in my jammies, drink tea at a leisurely pace and get some sewing done and I would love this great give-a-way!!

    mcgulisa(at)gmail(dot)com

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  8. Looking forward to crafting just for fun again.
    emmy
    emmy@ezhess.com

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  9. Being a military family, our family all lives far away. It's the same situation for most of our friends, too, so this weekend we are getting together and doing a secret santa swap for all the adults and children. We are going to have a big dinner, too so it should be a really nice time!

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  10. I am looking forward to being done with the semester today! Which means it's vacation time...til the next semester starts of course, but I do get to see my parents in California and I cannot wait!

    dresdencarrie@gmail.com

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  11. We just bought our first house so I'm looking forward to having our first Christmas here. Looking forward to relaxing, eating good food and staying warm! laniamore@gmail.com

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  12. Looking forward to our annual gingerbread house making party this weekend - highlights from previous years include a gingerbread whale, bridge, graveyard and windmill!
    mariah_leavitt (at) yahoo

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  13. I'm looking forward to when my baby starts crawling, he is 7 months and he lifts his bum up in the air all the time...so any day now :)
    lyckeo@forum.com

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  14. what a great give-away!! I'm looking forward to the kids being out of school!!

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  15. My birthday is Dec. 27 and I'm really looking forward to spending the day with my son and DIL doing fun things!
    Growing up, my birthday was last on the list, but since my son came along, it's been the best day of the year for me (his birthday too!)
    thanks for the giveaway, the fabric is lovely and I'd love to win it!
    elsa.hart@gmail.com

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  16. The great giveaways keep coming!

    I am looking forward to having all my Christmas presents done. I will sleep soooooo much after that!

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  17. I am looking forward to my son coming home for Christmas!

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  18. Ooh, gorgeous combo of fabrics! I'm looking forward to seeing my best friend who's flying in from Portland on Christmas eve. I'm also excited to give my gifts this year. They're all handmade and I'm excited to see the reaction.

    bhjohnsen@gmail.com

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  19. I am looking forward to having my husband home for a week. He's been working a lot of overtime..ugh!
    erin.n.waters@gmail.com

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  20. I am looking forward to Christmas. My son just turned 3 and is so excited for it this year. He gets it this time. And it's our daughters 1st Christmas! And then going to visit my family in January.

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  21. Looking forward to our Hawaii vacation for New Years!
    jacquelinelockart10 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  22. Our next attempt at sitting on Santa's lap. We visited the big guy from a distance but my little guy didn't want to get any closer. But after lots of books about sitting where some of out favorite characters sat on Santa's lap I think we might give it another try!

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  24. I'm looking forward to my one week Christmas vacation, then I can make a lot of sewing projects that I had on my to-sew-list for a long time!!

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  25. I am looking forward to making Christmas cookies with my daughter, and finishing my Christmas gift projects : )
    jensp21atyahoodotcom

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  26. I am looking forward to my husband being off work the week after Christmas and having more time to SEW!!!!
    :) :) :) :) :) :)
    etsyteachermom at gmail dot com

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  27. Oh, now I'm missing Maine. I'm looking forward to short work weeks coming up.

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  28. I'm looking forward to my husbands parents coming to visit and spoiling my kids rotten over Christmas break.
    littlecreekboutique at msn dot com

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  29. i'm looking forward to seeing my parents and siblings! they're coming in town right after christmas and i can't wait. maybe i'll even go skiing with my dad :)
    embily(at)gmail(dot)com

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  31. I am looking forward to my niece's face on Christmas morning, when she opens the quilt I made for her. She is 2 1/2 and got a big girl bed for Christmas! She is going to love it! Now I have 9 days to finish it! Ha :) Love your blog and great ideas!

    Abbyvaagen@gmail.com

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  32. I'm really excited to see my 18 month old play with her little pretend kitchen that she is getting for Christmas. She sure loves playing with our pots and pans and measuring cups! What a cute shop to feature, by the way! I need to visit Maine.
    mrscozzens (at) gmail (dot) com

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  33. I'm looking forward to my hubby being home for the next two weeks...to tackle that honey do list that is growing so long since we moved into a new house a couple weeks ago and baby #5 is coming next month:)

    woodyandrachel@tx.rr.com

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  34. I'm looking forward to getting home to California in two weeks after three months away.

    amevans25 at gmail dot com

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  35. Our third child, a baby girl is due the 28th, and I'm definitely looking forward to that!! :)

    jeff.bethany.davis@gmail.com

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  36. I'm looking forward to Christmas morning with my daughters- They're both old enough now to be really excited and get into all the traditions. I also have a brand new baby nephew who is the highlight of the whole season this year!

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  37. Well, I'm looking forward to winning this fabric, of course! ; ) And slogging through my massive sew-do list.
    mamashustling@gmail.com

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  38. Such pretty fabrics! I'm just looking forward to extra time off work around Christmas.

    sarah.dilettante[at]gmail[dot]com

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  39. As I write this, I am waiting for two of my aunts to come over to my house and have coffee and scones with my mom and I. Always look forward to mornings like this!

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  40. I am looking forward to some time off from work and some crafting. I have made a promise to myself that I am not going to go shopping until I use up some of my fabric stash and get to some of those projects I have been meaning to do, especially since I have finished all of my holiday gifts and Hanukah is over!

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  41. I am looking forward to next week, which will hopefully be calm so that I can sew and craft with the kids without having to go anywhere.

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  42. Oh wow, so many great fabrics. I could use these to make my daughter her birthday cloud quilt. I love Alweives. Makes me wish I lived in Maine. Anyway, I'm looking forward to a week with my extended family. I love seeing the kids playing with their cousins. They have so much fun.

    Thanks! kristie_keely(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  43. what a beautiful bundle!

    mary dot kellerman at gmail

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  44. I'm looking forward to watching my son's face on Christmas morning.

    huskerkarlen1 at gmail dot com

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  45. I am going to my sister's tomorrow and I ALWAYS look forward to that.

    jaxmom2006 at yahoo dot com

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  46. I can't wait to be out of the big city and back home on the family farm. It's always such a nice break!

    `Candice
    blakeandcandiceATgmailDOTcom

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  48. I love this fabric! beauty! I'm looking forward to Christmas in the country, the Christmas eve service, mimi's tea ring, and watching my sweet little one play with her cousins!

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  49. Love those colors!
    I'm looking forward to watching my mom open the quilt I made for her. I'm just giddy thinking about how much she's going to love it.
    lmbrandonsmithATgmailDOTcom

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  50. I'm looking forward to seeing family, including my brand new nephew, being born today! Thanks for the beautiful projects and ideas.
    laurelellison AT hotmail DOT com

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  51. Great colours on that bundle. I'm looking forward to snowshoeing in the great Canadian outdoors over the New Year’s long weekend. Thanks for another great giveaway.

    stitchparade(at)gmail(com)

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  52. I am looking forward to my parents coming to visit for Christmas. My baby boy gets to spend his first Christmas with his grandparents and this makes me so happy. NoelleSpooner at gmail dotcom

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  53. I am looking forward to seeing Christmas through my toddlers eyes, as last year he was a bit too young. Not sure what he'll make of his toy kitchen we built him, but I hope he loves it. And this fabric set she put together is perfectly done!

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  54. What I'm looking forward to the most is Christmas morning with my husband and 14 month old daughter. It's just the three of us in our cozy house. Lots of homemade cooking and homemade gifts.

    thsisthewaythebeagrows (at) gmail.com

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  56. I'm looking forward to spending time with family and quiet time in my sewing room!

    edethrow@yahoo.com

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  57. I'm looking forward to watching my son open his Christmas presents on Christmas morning.

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  58. I'm looking forward to staying home - as much as we love our families, we are being grinches this year and using our recent cross-country move as an excuse not to partake in any gatherings. Just us and our little ones this year. :)

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  59. What a beautiful giveaway. I am looking forward to Christmas. We go together just us 2, to a real french auberge de pays for Christmas dinner. We are dutch and we live in France, so family is far away. So romantic that dinner and the food......delicious....

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  60. I'm looking forward to spending Christmas Eve with my family for the first time in about ten years.

    Thanks for the giveaway!
    diallen86314@gmail.com

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  63. I am looking forward to relaxing when the holidays actually get here. It will be nice to sit and watch the kids enjoy presents and catch up with family
    smooze13(at)aol(dot)com

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  64. I'm looking forward to having more time with my husband since he is on an academic schedule at work.
    socmama at gmail {doT}com

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  65. I'm looking forward to time without obligations - to walking in the snow and reading to my kids - coffee in hand! alewives bundles are such great eye candy - I can't imagine having one of my own!!!! beauties - especially this one.

    elizabethlehman@hotmail.com

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  66. I cannot wait to go visit my family. And to celebrate the culmination of Advent with them on Christmas Day!
    kimiko _ egy AT yahoo DOT com

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  67. Looking forward to taking tomorrow off and finishing two quilts (one for my daughter, one for my niece)!

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  68. I'm looking forward to watching my almost-3 year old see Santa come in a helicopter tomorrow morning. She still talks about it last year, which I can't even believe she remembers. To me, watching that innocent joy is what Christmas is all about. A season of excitement, wonder, and hopeful possibilities for the future. Good stuff. jadelovesbrynn (at) yahoo [d o t ] com

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  69. I'm looking forward to Christmas Eve when my father will come and stay with us for a couple of days. The kids are thrilled with the prospect of having grandpa staying with us.
    Thank you for the chance!
    ap_lemos at yahoo dot com

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  70. Amanda C (checkersumthing at gmail dot com)December 16, 2010 at 11:58 AM

    I have so many things to look forward to right now, it's great! I am hosting my first Christmas dinner for my family, I have a week's vacation in Cuba with my partner, and then I start a new job!

    (checkersumthing AT gmail DOT com)

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  71. My brother's wife is expecting their third baby in June. Third babies seem to get the worst of the hand-me-downs, so I want to make this babe a quilt of their very own. These fabrics would be AMAZING, and the quilt would be one that the kid could definitely grow into.
    Thanks for the giveaway!
    megangreff(at)gmail(dot)com

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  72. what gorgeous fabrics!
    i'm most looking forward to my sister, her hubby and my nephew flying in today from the other side of the country just in time for Christmas!

    heathercmollATgmailDOTcom

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  73. I am looking forward to many things ... having 6 weeks off from nursing school, actually getting to spend time with my son (6) and daughter (10), going home for C-mas in San Diego, and possibly throwing a few crafty projects in the mix :) What a great giveaway ... thanks!

    ~Rachel
    mommy2madeline at hotmail dot com

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  74. I am looking forward to three birthdays in my family. Our oldest daughter will turn 35 on the 21st and our youngest daughter will turn 32 on the 27th. I will not be able to be with them since they live out of state in Texas. I WILL however be able to be with my mom this Sunday when she turns 96 years old!:) What a fantastic Christmas it will be! Thank you Rae for another great giveaway. The fabrics are gorgeous, as usual. ruthalefflerataol.com

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  75. I'm looking forward to buying a new washing machine and getting the sopping clothes out of my bathtub where they were thrown before bailing out the machine with a bucket.
    OK - maybe looking foward to is not quite correct but laundry before christmas would be a great thing!

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  76. I'm looking forward to Christmas vacation and sleeping in for a few days. :o)

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  77. I am looking forward to my husband actually having some time off work!

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  78. I'm looking forward to my little family Christmas get together and also to getting some baking done today.
    What a lovely giveaway. I enjoy their blog too.
    patjenq@centurytel.net

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  79. im looking forward to going home to canada in 2 days! YAY

    ranaebroadhead@gmail.com

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  80. I'm looking forward to getting off work so I can go home and sew!! I have 2 quilts to quilt before xmas and I'm almost done with one. Have a great day and thanks for the giveaway!! jm.oneglobalmind(at)gmail.com

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  82. I'm looking forward to my mocha and a little fresh snow for some sledding with the kiddos!

    brookeali (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  83. I'm looking forward to another cup of coffee :)

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  84. I'm looking forward to having all my family together for Christmas!

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  85. I leave tomorrow to spend the last weekend before Christmas with my grandmother and cousins in New york city seeing a broadway show and shopping!

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  86. My main project for this Christmas is expected, along with my children, that the Three Kings bring us many gifts on January 6 (traditional date in Spain).
    Carmen
    carn1964@hotmail.com

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  87. hi ladies,
    I'm looking foward on seeing the face of my nephews when they'll open the present I've done for them, a super hero cape! woo woo

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  88. spending xmas eve with my best girlfriend and her family!
    kimsalerno@gmail.com

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  89. Thanks for the great giveaway, once again!

    I'm looking forward to my son's Christmas party at school in 2 hours. Better get the fruit salad going...

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  90. Oooh cool. I love Alewive's! I live about an hour away and go there every chance I get. You're right, Rhea IS super nice. Today, I am really looking forward to my friend Deb's annual "Fluff & Puff" event with a bunch of my girlfriends. We all get together at a spa and get manicures, pedicures, whatever we like and eat and drink wine and chat. It's awesome (and definitely not the kind of thing I do every day). I can't wait!

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  91. I am looking forward to lots of time with out-of-state family!!! bruceandmarsel windstream net

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  92. I'm looking forward to an ugly sweater contest and party next week with some good friends.
    Thanks for the chance to win some nice fabric!
    kellyihovey[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  93. My family is spread very thin, geographically. Christmas is the only time we all get together. I look forward to all the preparations, from baking cookies and decorating, to wrapping gifts, and helping my gramda with the house. Here's to family!

    Jessica
    Hanolalaith@gmail.com

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  94. Hello and thanx for a chance to win. I'm looking forward to my first bags Exhibition - it' due next Tuesday!
    blackbird.bags@gmail.com

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  95. Looking forward to all of my nephews and nieces hanging out together. Fun times for the cousins.
    Curlysue77(at)gmail(dot)com

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  96. I'm looking forward to celebrating Jesus' birth with my family and in-laws, and playing some Christmas "Minute to Win It" games with them! Thanks so much for the giveaway! I would love to make my first quilt with this fabric!
    elise.bolkema@trnty.edu

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  97. Thank you for a great giveaway!!
    I'm looking forward to spending time with family on Christmas day.

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  98. I am looking forward to some peace and quiet after the holidays!!!!

    pstenrud at gmail dott com

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  99. Right now we're planning our honeymoon to Belize and Guatemala and have just started researching doing a family homestay while we're there. I'm totally, totally excited about that possibility!!

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  100. I'm looking forward to seeing family over the holidays and also getting my son potty-trained (I hope!)

    awaln @ sbcglobal . net

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  101. Great collection of fabrics. I'm looking forward to seeing the Nutcracker with my daughter this weekend. It will be her first time! I hope she loves it!

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  102. Right now I am REALLY looking forward to making a backpack for my little boy (for Christmas), from your pattern! I've had it for a while, but just haven't gotten to it until now... can hardly wait. I think he'll be SO excited!

    inthegrove5 at gmail dot com

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  103. I'm really looking forward to watching my 8 month old son experience his first Christmas, and watching our parents experience their first Christmas as Grandparents, they're so excited!

    david.diana.hood@gmail.com

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  104. I'm looking forward to unwrapping presents for two reasons: my little boy is super meticulous in unwrapping which means it will take HOURS and be a giggle fest, and I don't know what I'm getting this year, for perhaps the first time ever--a real surprise!

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  105. Beautiful fabrics! I am looking forward to spending a little bit of time with my husband, who has had to work too much this holiday season! :)

    megan983@uab.edu

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  106. I'm looking forward to meeting a friend. Despite the fact, that we live in the same city, we haven't for a long time, but some time around Christmas we'll meet, and chat, and drink lots of tea and speak about crafts...

    Sauliite85 at gmail dot com

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  107. oh, I love the color palette of that group- yummy!!
    I'm looking forward to seeing my boys' faces when they see what Santa is bringing them on Christmas morning- Spike the Dinosaur (yeah-the one that was on display in all the toy stores last year) that I found for cheap at a consignment shop!
    appendageassemblage at hotmail dot com

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  108. I'm looking forward to surprising my mom at home on Christmas and giving the gifts I sewed for my family.
    emmillee(at)gmail(dot)com

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  109. I'm looking forward to a week off and seeing family on Christmas!
    LauraL444 at yahoo dot com

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  110. Okay, so I just won some amazing fabric from you already... but thought I'd try again too. (I can't wait til my bundle gets here!). These are awesome and I've been drooling over the Alewives fabric since hearing of them through soulemama.

    Most looking forward to my son seeing what Santa got him. He's had a tough year (struggling with autistic behaviors) and all he wanted was some Thomas trains (he's 4). I found a lady selling her son's old train set with about 60 Thomas style trains for a very cheap price. I can't wait til he opens his eyes Christmas morning and sees them all lined up under the tree... It will also be the first Chrsitmas for our 9 month old so it will be great to celebrate as a family of 5.

    Thanks for your blog and for sharing your love of fabric with us.
    lesliewilliams@hotmail.com

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  111. I'm looking forward to my son's face when he sees what Santa has brought him!

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  112. I am looking forward to seeing my brother on Sunday... for the first time in a year!

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  113. I'm looking forward to time with my family over winter break!! Thanks for the wonderful giveaways!!

    julie @ littledarlingdesigns.com

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  114. I'm looking forward to having my kids home from school with no deadlines or homework to do! Free time for all! Those fabrics are gorgeous! I love the color combination.

    massaglia @ gmail . com

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  115. I am looking forward to seeing the kids open their presents & spending time w/ family

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  116. I'm looking forward to finishing up my handmade gifts for Christmas! Both because they are fun and because I need a break :)

    iamkristen.martin(at)gmail(dot)com

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  117. I am looking forward to Christmas day. Just a quiet day at home with my husband and 4 children, with lots of good food.
    Thanks for another great giveaway.
    millieandcolm(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  118. I'm looking forward to family visiting and a week off of work (and, of course, winning one of your giveaways!). Thanks for the chance.

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  119. I'm a PhD student in Cognitive Psychology. I'm looking forward to a very-much needed break and spending lots of time with my 8 month old daughter. :-)

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  120. I am looking forward to the homemade Ginger bread cookies and candy my mom will have waiting for us when we arive. aubamac14@hotmail.com

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  121. I look forward to to getting a christmas tree on sunday :-D

    Hverdagssyslerier(at)gmail(dot)com

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  122. I'm looking forward to green grass, new buds on the trees and anything above 60 degrees!

    maddenmama at gmail dot com

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  123. I am looking forward to seeing my BEST FRIEND from high school. She lives 12 hours away, and is coming to the area for 12 days. So excited!!

    yarnsticks(at)gmail(dot)com

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  124. Those are totally my favorite colors!! Anyways, looking forward to - I'm excited and a little scared for Monday which is a gingerbread house decorating day I set up. I need to bake all the houses this weekend for 2 adults, with 1, 2, 3, 5 and 5 yo kids. I'm hoping it will be a blast :)
    -Stefanie
    2ndChanceCreations.etsy.com

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  125. looking forward to our week of holidays!

    bakkernk at gmail dot com

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  126. I am looking forward to some family time since my husband has some extra time off and has been working like crazy!

    lgiesting17(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  127. I'm looking forward to meeting my baby boy, which will come around Christmas.

    lixapopescu [at] gmail [dot] com

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  128. I am looking forward to seeing my 2 and a half year old daughter on Christmas morning...seeing her so excited is the only gift I really really want this year. And to win this giveaway..haha!

    kaylynmeador(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  129. I'm looking forward to bed time for the kids. Two young boys at home all day + a mom who works full time from home = one frustrated beyond hope by 9am mom!
    amandassnyder at yahoo dot com

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  130. I'm looking forward to my brother's wedding next week. It's in Hawaii!

    jessica (at) homfamily (dot) com

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  131. I am looking forward to traveling 'home' for Christmas and announcing our 3rd pregnancy!! yay!!
    jclaiborn@yahoo.com

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  132. I'm looking forward to a quiet Christmas Eve at home with my husband (no last-minute sewing or cooking projects this time!).

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  133. I am looking forward to a break from school, my kids school that is. I really love it when they are home and we can do stuff as a family! Plus it is our second Christmas we have celebrated on our own and I am so excited!
    Thanks!
    shantelhjones at gmail dot com

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  134. Honestly, right now I am looking forward to the end of the stomach bug that is going through my family. Hope everyone is better soon. :)
    Rachel Horton
    ravery at email dot unc dot edu

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  135. last day of school tomorrow for my son, i'm so looking forward to being able to stay in our pj's till lunch time next week!
    kellyx

    kboof(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  136. Counting down until we drive back to Michigan for some much needed family time! Just 10 more days!
    designbya4 at gmail dot com

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  137. I am looking forward to having play, nonstressful time with my kids and husband :) Also, my mom's good cooking! Thanks for this awesome giveway! csharri@comcast.net

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  138. I am looking forward to spending Christmas with my husband's family. It will be the first time in 5 years that we will be able to visit with them over the holiday.

    jhoverATgmailDOTcom

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  139. I'm looking forward to celebrating my son's first Christmas (he's 10 months old). And to having our first Christmas at home together, just our little family.

    janiebt at gmail.com

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  140. Wow, gorgeous!
    I am looking forward to seeing my husband again after his 6-week expedition to ANTARCTICA. Seriously as far away from me as he could get. He'll be back 2 days after Christmas, and I cannot wait!!
    ky.jackson@gmail.com

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  141. I am looking forward to Christmas Eve it is still filled with excitement but we just get to be with our little family. Thanks. mandy1peck@gmail.com

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  142. I'm looking forward to Christmas break in the Adirondacks with family. Some will be missed, but those there will be enjoyed!

    ana at sanchorumeu dot com

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  143. we are going skiing this holiday vacation. my husband was skiing by 5 so he figures it is time for us to hit the slopes with the kids...i may hang with my 3 year old son and sled, not sure this old dog is ready for new tricks!
    krousegirl2 at aol dot com

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  144. I'm looking forward to Christmas morning with my kids. Brunch, gifties, hot chocolate, jammies.
    whiteapplesblog (at) gmail (dot) com

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  145. Wow, gorgeous fabric!

    I'm looking forward to time with family. My mother-in-law (which I get along swell with) and her husband are coming out for Christmas and it's going to be a lot of fun. Also my daughter is turning 5 next week! And the arrival of our fourth child, second daughter is due to come Jan 23rd! Lot's to look forward to right now, including fun sewing projects :).

    emrichkh@comcast.net

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  146. I am looking forward to dinner out with Hubbie tomorrow night!

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  147. I'm looking forward to two weeks of family time! My husband had lots of holiday left, so between Christmas and Boxing Day falling on the weekend, and the time he had left, he was able to take the whole two weeks. Which means he can take the baby and I can craft!

    gershamabob (aat) gmail (dot) com

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  148. I am looking forward to going somewhere warm in January to escape the cold and snow. And I'm looking forward to winning this fabric!!
    Barb jobafa2000@yahoo.com

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  149. Since my husband has to work through Christmas this year, we won't be able to be with extended family. The great part about that is that we will have our very first Christmas day together as a new little family of Mom, Dad and the 2 kiddos! I can't wait to have a lazy break at home for once.

    sarah AT vraeden.com

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  150. Looking forward to visits with family!!

    threeredhens(at)gmail(dot)com

    THanks!!!

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  151. I'm looking forward to my husband being off work from tomorrow, so our newly expanded family (two little girls: one just three months old) can enjoy Christmas and do festive things together: make biscuits for the tree, make pomanders, make Christmas cards, and write to Father Christmas.
    Rachel
    rec dot tripp at gmail dot com

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  152. I am really looking forward to my husband having time off work and starting some of our own traditions. I am also excited to see if my 18 month old girl has any idea how to unwrap presents.
    woffindenkk@hotmail.com

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  153. I'm headed to the midwest to visit my boyfriend's family. I'm super excited. Thanks for the chance to win these great fabrics!

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  154. I'm looking forward to Christmas Day. We're getting together with another family for a huge celebration.

    rjprytz(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  155. fondue on new years with some friends :)
    grimtania at gmail dot com

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  156. We are really looking forward to visiting a good friend in Mexico that we haven't seen in a while just after Christmas. Plus the weather should be nice and warmer than here.

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  157. Looking forward to my kids coming home for Christmas.

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  158. Those are really nice fabrics. Thanks for the giveaway. I am really looking forward to Christmas morning with my almost 3 year old. He "gets it" this year and I can't wait to see his face when he opens up those pressies!

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  159. I'm looking forward to spending time with my husband who has several days off!
    valaroo300@yahoo.com

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  160. I'm looking forward to my sister coming to visit. We may go see the new Narnia movie.

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  161. I am looking forward to hosting my family for Christmas Eve for the first time, usually we travel to them. Thanks for the chance to win such pretty fabric! (hramerh at gmail dot com)

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  162. I'm looking forward to my son coming home from college and playing games, chillin and enjoying the time together.

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  163. I am looking forward to having my husband around the house and also for our trip to my sister's house after Christmas. amy.kirstensmom at gmail dot com

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  164. I can hardly wait for my little one to open his Christmas gifts. He's getting a play kitchen I know he will adore! sorainima (at) gmail (dot) com

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  165. I am looking forward to decorating the Christmas tree this weekend.

    hannah dot laurison at gmail dot com

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  166. I'm looking forward to having a few weeks off from school and being able to sew a lot before the spring semester starts!

    stacit@clemson.edu

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  167. I'll get to spend my weekend with my to brothers and their families. Should be fun! Then Xmas weekend should be pretty quiet. Ahh!
    crafts[at]oursideofthemountain[dot]com

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  168. lots of people are probably saying this, but i'm looking forward to time with my family at christmas and for my husband to be off work for two weeks!
    texasdowiak at gmail.com

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  169. I am looking forward to having all my family together for a white, snowy Christmas.

    mitchekm@dal.ca

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  170. I just put the kids down for naps and am looking forward to 2 hours of peace and quiet.

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  171. what a yummy stack of fabrics!! i'm looking forward to winding down and relaxing at home with my family during the holidays, work has been insanely busy, i hope i won't have to work over the holidays =( but thanks so much for the giveaway, nothing cheers me up more than fabrics, haha!

    tingtongandthings (at) gmail (dot) com

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  172. I'm looking forward to my husband having some time off to just relax and play with our daughter and me!

    nsuhomer@yahoo.com

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  173. Fun! I've been to Alewives before and it was AMAZING! I'd love to go back again almost as much as I'd love to win this bundle of fat quarters. I am looking forward to having a break from work, yeah for school vacation!! And hopefully (pending lots of work in the next week) not having to do any evaluation writing or planning or any spec of work over my vacation. Oh except wedding planning, yikes. Thanks for the giveaway

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  174. I'm looking forward to visiting some christmas markets and sampling some glühwein...

    cniosi(at)gmail(dot)com

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  175. Yeah, so much to look forward to: Impromptu visits from 1 brother from CA and another from Montana...makes my mom so happy! Family time and taking the time to enjoy life!

    srm0119(at)aol(dot)com

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  176. I am looking forward to being with my brothers and their families and watching cousins enjoy each other. Thanks for the chance to win.
    azjocool at yahoo dot com

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  177. I'm looking forward to having some time off at work and to finally have plenty of time for crafting. And to be with my family.
    gmateja(at)volja(dot)net

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  178. I'm looking forward to having my husband and son home for a couple of weeks. Yay for holiday family time!

    jenniferlkuhn (at) gmail (dot) com

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  179. I'm looking forward to an adventure to the Nutcracker with my daughter and my mother. It will be my daughter's first time!!

    moonblossomdesigns AT gmail DOT com

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  180. I'm looking forward to Christmas Eve. We're having a family party after church and we haven't been able to attend in 3 years.

    ahmotz @ xplornet dot ca

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  181. Right this minute, I am looking forward to a nap! And all my laundry being folded after that! It has been too many late nights around here, so I am looking forward to a regular evening on Friday night.

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  182. I'm looking forward to seeing my almost 2yo son's face when he sees all the presents under the Christmas tree on Christmas day.

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  183. I´m looking forward to Christmas break!. After a long period of chemo this will be my first vacation!
    anvazmu@gmail.com

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  184. I'm looking forward to my parents getting to spend the whole week with me after Christmas!!

    I also left a comment on the shortened post when I couldn't find this one, but I don't think that will be a problem.

    tifstrick at gmail dot com

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  185. I'm looking forward to my husbands holiday vacation which will mean a vacation for me! I'm also looking forward to being done with all my holiday sewing. That is a beautiful set of fabrics! debralynnhorn (at) gmail (dot) com

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  186. I'm looking forward to spending the holidays with my family. Also, some time off from school :-)

    tevagirl0516 at gmail dot com

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  187. Well my College Girl is home and now I am anxiously waiting for my College Boy to be home too and THEN we can start celebrating Christmas. THAT is what I am looking forward to, my chickies back in the next.
    GORGEOUS fabrics!!!
    Merry Christmas :)
    cjnid AT imaxmail DOT net

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  188. I'm handing in my master thesis on Tuesday, flying to PA Wednesday to spend Christmas with boyfriend and I couldn't be more exited. Can't wait. At all.
    kerneknop(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  189. I am looking forward to getting all my christmas projects done so I can sit back and relax and enjoy this season...hoping this weekend will be it!!! :)
    samuelamyramos@msn.com

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  190. My husband having holidays from work after Christmas. And finally getting everything finished!

    diannelovelock AT gmail dot com

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  191. I'm looking forward to seeing my family tomorrow, as I fly home for christmas (and it's so great to have a whole week before Christmas at home)... Let's just hope the weather is okay tomorrow morning as there is really bad snow weather right now in Cologne where my plane is supposed to land! And I hope I can look forward to win this fabric :)
    sarah.pritzl(at)gmail.com

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  192. so badly looking forward to tomorrow night! my 5 sisters and i have an annual "sister sleepover" every christmas, and it's especially exciting now that we're all spread out over the continent and have little ones of our own!

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  193. icant wait for school to finish so we can all have a sleep in and some relaxing mornings! only one more to go!
    carlandrach@optusnet.com.au

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  194. Uff, christmas,... I'm looking forward to set all the agenda so we can see as many people as possible as part of our family and friends live abroad. I'm also willing to see my oldest's face facing the upcoming events as he is REALLY into Christmas.
    applefacecreations@gmail.com

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  195. Looking forward to just doing me because at work I have to take care of everyone else other than me. Cleta131@hotmail.com

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  196. I'm looking forward to spending time with my boys (husband and son) and curling up by the fireplace. These are awesome fabrics, oh what I could do with those!
    kbochniak@hotmail.com

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  197. I am looking forward to (hopefully) getting a break! I am tired, and hopefully with hubby home, I will get a break!

    marcijdebetaz (at) hotmail {dotcom}

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  198. I'm looking forward to my family Christmas this weekend- we were all suppose to meet up last weekend but the WI weather thought otherwise!

    the.ant.hil(at)gmail(dot)com

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  199. I'm looking forward to my daughter enjoying her "first" real Christmas! She was too little last year!

    coryrain(at)gmail(dot)com

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  200. I'm looking forward to celebrating Christmas morning with family. I love the joy and magic of this time of year!

    leslie.bjornstedt(at)gmail(dot)com

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