Tuesday, September 10, 2013

a sweet day...

Today is a sweet day of celebration...it is my 31st birthday! I can't believe how fast the year has gone by. It has been filled with many wonderful memories and blessings, along with some tough things, too. It has also been a year of new treasures added to my home and many crafty and handmade goodness being made. God is always so good in seeing me through each day may it be a sweet one or hard one, and each one of you dear friends have been there to lift me up and shower me with love, inspiration, and support every week. 
I am also a little behind in celebrating my one year anniversary for my blog and shoppe, and I can't tell you how amazing this adventure has been with you and to be apart of such an awesome community of crafters and vintage loving friends. So, I thank you and I look forward to another fabulous year ahead!
Well, one of my birthday presents this year was this vintage Royal typewriter, which I just love! I got it a few weeks ago as an early gift and have been eager to show you my new toy. I have been wanting a typewriter to do tags and things for the shoppe, so I was looking for one that worked, was in good conditioned, and not expensive. And, this cute one found its way to my home!
I love the creamy keys and the dusty blue cover. I am thinking of adding some vintage pink rose decals to either the sides or the top. So, I will have to show you once I decide. Can I tell you how much I love typing on it! So much fun!  
And yes, typing on paper doilies is a must for me! 
A girl is always in need of a new bag, so I finished up this patchwork bag yesterday using two of my favorite colors and fabrics. I used a cream and grey polka dot fabric for the handles, a green floral reproduction print for the inside, and some simple quilting in grey. 
And, a big thank you to my sweet friend Erin, who did a little fabric swap with me and generously gave me some of the gorgeous out of print graph line and rose fabric by Urban Chiks that I have always loved, but missed out of this line as I had started my hoarding of fabric yet. :) 
There is something about a simple patchwork bag that I just love! It is filled and ready for some adventures and treasure hunting! 
Now, it is time for a little birthday giveaway to say thank you for being such awesome bloggy friends! And, this is open to all friends, including overseas! ;)
I will be giving the lucky winner this pretty embroidered pot holder that I lovingly made just for you using a vintage rolling pin pattern! And, of course it wouldn't be complete without a crocheted scalloped edging! Giveaway Closed

If you would like a chance to win this pot holder, here are two ways you can enter! 
♥leave a comment letting me know you are a follower of my blog
♥leave a comment telling me your favorite thing about fall

That's it!! Make sure to leave a separate comment for each one! You have until Sunday, September 15th until midnight to enter. I will be announcing the winner on Monday, September 16th! Best wishes to you all!! 
And, to keep the birthday celebration going, you can enjoy 15% off your order in my shoppe.  
Wishing you a most lovely and happy day!!


96 comments:

  1. Happy birthday! hope you have a great day sweetie, just love your present such a cute typewriter :)
    I am already a follower of your lovely blog and the best thing for me about Fall is wearing a cosy jumper and the the crispness to the air )

    Bee happy x

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  2. Happy Birthday, dear Heather! Wishing you a wonderful year ahead. Your typewriter is a marvellous gift with so many label making possibilities....Love your pretty patchwork bag, and the pot holder is such a sweet giveaway gift. In Fall I love the bright golden light during the day followed by the cosy crafty evenings with firelight and candle light.
    Have a very happy day!
    Helen x

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  3. Happy Birthday! I hope you enjoy your special day :) I love your 'new' typewriter - I always wanted to play on my Dad's...seemed so grown-up and important ;P
    I follow you through my Blogger dashboard.
    Smiles, DianeM

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  4. Hello Again - entry #2...I think my favorite thing about Fall is the change in the weather from the heat & humidity of summer to the mellow breezes of Autumn and how the sky changes to a beautiful azure color with white puffy clouds :)
    Smiles, DianeM

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  5. I happy Birthday, Sweet Heather! I hope a package from me to you arrives today! Love the pretty typewriter! How sweet of you to have a giveaway! I am a follower! Have a wonderful day! Twyla

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  6. My favorite thing about fall is the gorgeous trees flaming with color! Happy Birthday! Twyla

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  7. Wishing you a blessed birthday. I hope you continue to be spoiled silly. You deserve it!! Your typewriter is perfectly YOU! Thank you for your lovely give-away. You are always so darn generous with your beautiful creations.

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  8. Many Happy returns to you, sweet Heather! I love your typewriter, it's very pretty. I got one (not as nice) a year or two ago and shamefully haven't used it yet. Must get it out again! Anyway, I hope you have a lovely day.
    Also, I can't possibly pass up an opportunity to win one of your stunning potholders, so yes, I do follow your lovely blog! :D

    S x

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  9. happy birthday young lady!!!!
    I'm a follower, so I think I'm in !!!!! ;oD
    xxxxx Ale

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  10. About fall : I miss it a lot, like I miss Spring, too!!!
    No changing of seasons down here!!!!! sigh!
    xxxxx Ale

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  11. Oh Happy Birthday Darling Heather!!!! I am feeling a little shocked to learn that you are so young still, don't ask me why, but that's just how this old head of mine worked. You are so very gifted for such a young lady and I even more impressed with your incredible talents!! I do hope that this is a good year for you and that it will bring you many happy moments to build wonderful memories for years to come. I am so pleased that I found your little space in blogland and look forward to spending many happy days here. Your typewriter is amazing, I have been after one for so long, but it has to be just right, and yours my dear hits the spot. Your must be so excited. Offcourse paper doilies were made for typing on :-).Yes I already follow your lovely blog sweetie and feel just a little bit excited about your giveaway. Wishing you a very lovely day and a happy week birthday girl xoxo

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  12. Autumn is such a beautiful season and I find it so hard to choose one thing that I love, but it has to be the leaves changing colours and slowly quilting the ground with its autumnal beauty. Much love lovely Heather xoxo

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  13. Happy birthday, darling friend!! =D And may God bless you with many, many more.

    The typewriter is perfect for making tags! You are so clever!!

    I am a follower (as you know). =)

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  14. What I love about fall is the bright blue sky. Summer in Iowa has a haze that makes the sky fade out, but in the fall, with the cooler weather, the air clears up and the sky is a rich, rich blue. So lovely....

    Have a beautiful day!!

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  15. Happy, Happy Birthday Heather! Ahh, to be 31 again! Such a sweet typewriter and WHITE! I think your patchwork tote is adorable. And what a SWEET give-a-way to celebrate your birthday!! And yes, I'm a seasoned follower of your blog! Have a beautiful, fun fulfilled day~~~Blessings~~~Roxie

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  16. Happy Heather day,sweetie! ♥

    My 31rst year was one of extreme relationship trials!
    Hope you have lots of HAPPY times ahead!

    I would love to win this sweet potholder. It's so cute!
    Thanks for a chance to win.
    *I am a follower*.

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  17. My favorite thing about fall is *my* birthday in Oct.

    Oh and have fun with that awesome typewriter!

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  18. Happy Birthday dear friend! OH what a wonderful way to celebrate! I am a follower:)

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  19. My favorite thing about Fall is the cooler weather! I like to get outside and do some clean-up and put out some Fall flowers! Have a blessed day dear friend, enjoy your Birthday!

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  20. Oh Happy, Happy Birthday! Yes, of course I follow you. Enjoy that typewriter! I remember using them in school.....!

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  21. Fall - I love the smells & the colors.

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  22. Happy Birthday sweet Heather. Your type writer is a great find. I forgot about them. Oh yes I am a follower.
    Hugs
    donna

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  23. I love the cooler weather and the falls leaves.
    Hugs
    donna

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  24. Oh my goodness, Heather, I love that little potholder! The color combination is inspired. I am a follower and I I would be delighted to be included for a chance to win.

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  25. I love watching each new season unfold and my favorite thing about Fall is the colors as the leaves change. In Fall the leaves are the flowers!

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  26. Happy birthday you young thing! Hope your day is magical and all your birthday wishes come true.
    Favorite thing about fall...that nip in the morning air. You know fall is here!

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  27. Happy Birthday Heather!!!! Love your typewriter and your new bag!!! Your potholder is too cute! I love it! I have to try to make a crochet scalloped edge on something!!!
    I hope you have a great day my friend!

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  28. Happy Birthday Heather!
    I'm so glad you found your cute typewriter! And your new patchwork bag is too cute!
    There are so many things to love about Fall, but I think my favorite things are the chill in the air and the brilliant color of the leaves!
    Happy 31st!
    Erica :)

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  29. Heather, The potholder is adorable! To me, the most wonderful thing in fall is apple harvest! I love to eat and cook apples! Apple pie, apple crisp, applesauce, apple butter, apple pie filling, etc.

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  30. happy, happy birthday friend! :)

    i wish that i could saw that my favorite thing about fall is cooler weather, but where i live that just isn't the case...lol! BUT, the next best thing is the pumpkin festival!

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  31. Happy Birthday, Heather! I hope you enjoy every minute of it :) And thanks for the opportunity to win your darling potholder. I'm a follower of you blog and a FB friend as well. I love you work. So charming!
    Lynn at Cottage and Creek
    www.cottageandcreek.com

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  32. Pardon the typos in the above comment! Easy to correct on my computer but not so easy on a vintage typewriter - yours in outstanding! So what I love the most about Fall is going to all the craft shows in my area. I'm always inspired and it's so nice to support the men and women who participate. It's also the perfect time to do a little Christmas shopping. Craft Show season is upon us and I'm delighted! Happy Birthday, again!
    Lynn at Cottage and Creek
    www.cottageandcreek.com

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  33. I just had to add my birthday wishes to the others! Love the typewriter!
    A warm hello from the Pacific NW coast,

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  34. My daughter really wants a Vintage typewriter. Maybe I can surprise her at Christmas.
    Rosezeeta.

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  35. Happy Birthday Heather!! enjoy your special day!!

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  36. I think one of my favorite Fall Inge is the cooler evenings and mornings...and the big piles of leaves in the street!!!

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  37. Dearest Heather, I am a devoted follower of your blog and wish you a most blessed and happy birthday, you sweet young girl!!

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  38. I love wearing ponchos and wraps in the fall. Some I've made and others I've purchased. It's almost 90 degrees here in Michigan today so I've got a while before I'll be bringing those out of storage!

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  39. Happy Birthday to you! How fun is that sweet typewriter! I've been more of a voyeur follower! Tehe! I'm so envious of your sewing talents!

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  40. I live in Florida so we really don't have a "fall" season...just a "less hot" season! LOL! But I do love the colors of fall!

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  41. Happy Birthday Heather! Fall is my favorite season. I love everything about it. One of my most favorite though is the trees changing colors. I love the bright colors. So inspiring!

    Lindsey

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  42. Happy, happy birthday to you! I love fall so much! Pumpkins, and fall leaves and Halloween are at the top of my favorites list!

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  43. What a sweet potholder! I'm a follower of your blog too! ;)

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  44. Happy Birthday, Heather!! Of COURSE I am a follower of your blog, and of course it is one of my favorite blogs! I admire your lovely handiwork, and this patchwork bag is yet another example of why I look forward to reading your posts and seeing what you've created! :) --Fran

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  45. Happy Birthday, Heather! Sounds like you had a wonderful day and that typewriter is perfect for your crafting bits. Your patchwork bag is adorable...you should make some for your shop! I love my maple leaf coasters, they are so sweet!! I love the giveaway potholder, and I of course, follow your lovely blog and am happy I found it this year...happy blog anniversary to you as well!!
    XO

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  46. What I love most about fall: going apple picking and then cooking fresh apple pies!

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  47. Happy Birthday Heather! I'm a bloglovin follower. I just love your crafts, you are so creative! Mary

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  48. My favorite thing about fall is decorating with my 6 year old daughter. We have lots of fall and Halloween fun!

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  49. Happy Birthday!!! I love your blog and of course follow you and shop too!!!

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  50. My favorite thing about fall is the warm days and cool nights with all the pretty colors and warm comfort food!!!

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  51. Heather I saw this potholder on Pinterest a few minutes ago and came over to see if it was in your shoppe...lol! Now I can just hope to win it! =D

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  52. Fall is my favorite because of the light...the sun slants at a different angle and everything glows golden. BTW...many happy golden birthday wishes! =D

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  53. Happy Birthday sweetest Heather!!! Hope you had such a lovely day!! I just seen this on Pinterest so I had to come over and see it!! Such a sweet pot holder, would love a chance to win!! And I just love your new tote bag you made!! So darling!! xo Holly

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  54. One of my favorite things about fall is the crisp air in the mornings and picking apples right from the trees! :) xo Holly

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  55. HAPPY
    BIRTHDAY
    Dear
    HEATHER!!!
    The colors of the tote bag are so pretty! How extra sweet of you to celebrate your birthday with a giveaway! Love the potholder!
    ENJOY YOUR DAY!
    Warmly,
    deb

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  56. My favorite thing about fall: the beautiful colors of the changing leaves!
    Warmly,
    deb

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  57. Happy happy BiRtHdAY!! I am a follower and love when your blog pops up in my scroll! You are so talented and everything you make is just beautiful! I hope this year finds you healthy, filled with joy and continued creativity!xo

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  58. I'm so happy to be a part of your give away,thank you. Fall, my favorite. My little guys birthday, my birthday, Halloween festivities, apple crisp and the smell of cinnamon!

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  59. I'm so happy to be a part of your give away,thank you. Fall, my favorite. My little guys birthday, my birthday, Halloween festivities, apple crisp and the smell of cinnamon!

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  60. Happy happy BiRtHdAY!! I am a follower and love when your blog pops up in my scroll! You are so talented and everything you make is just beautiful! I hope this year finds you healthy, filled with joy and continued creativity!xo

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  61. Happy Birthday to you!!! I never thought of all the things I could do with an electric typewriter DAH...Now I want one! The bag is gorgeous!!

    Carol

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  62. Happy birthday friend! Fall… brighter earlier in the morning!

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  63. Wow, Heather! You have much to celebrate! Happy birthday, happy blogaversary, and happy anniversary on your shop! Hope it's your best year ever:)

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  64. happy birthday!!i;m a little late but hope you had a great one :)

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  65. i follow your blog :)

    my favorite thing about fall is the cooler-but not too cold, weather :)

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  66. Happy Belated Birthday Heather! Hope it was a terrific day for you.

    I love fall because I can turn off the A/C and open the windows to let the fresh air in. Can't wait for that!

    Would love to enter your giveaway, and please come visit me, because I'm also having an anniversary giveaway to sign up for!

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  67. Have a wonderful 31st birthday !!! May your day be filled with much joy! Love the potholder!!

    Love and peace,
    Donna

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  68. Heather I hope your birthday was filled with so much fun and joy for you!!
    I love seeing all the beautiful things you make! Your potholder is just so cute!
    I enjoy Fall because of the cooler weather and the trees are just gorgeous when they change color!!

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  69. Hi Heather. Happy Birthday to you. Your typewriter is cute and will be a fun "toy" for you to use to make your tags. My favorite part of fall is curling up by the fireplace with a hot cup of tea and a good book and of course the changing colors in the leaves. The potholder is adorable!

    xo
    Danielle

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  70. Beautiful bag! Happy, happy birthday to you. :-) I'm a follower too.

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  71. Happy Birthday! Love your blog and all the pretty things you make.

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  72. Oh I am inspired. I would love to use a typewriter to make cool vintage tags! Fab idea.

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  73. Ha happy Birthday! I'm always a bit sad to say goodbye to summer but I do love the freshness to the fall air and the feeling of being able to snuggle under my favourite quilt at night.

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  74. Happy Birthday! You're in my favorites, not sure if that's following or not. But I check in regularly. Love your cute designs.

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  75. Favorite thing about fall? Lightning all my fall candles, naturally!!

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  76. My favorite thing about fall is that it's generally cooler than our scorching summers, and I can open my windows in the morning.

    Hugs,
    Meri

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  77. Of course I follow you......you make amazing goodies. Happy birthday to you, too, fellow Virgo.......aren't we the bestest?

    Hugs,
    Meri

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  78. Of course I follow you......you make amazing goodies. Happy birthday to you, too, fellow Virgo.......aren't we the bestest?

    Hugs,
    Meri

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  79. My favorite thing about fall is that it's generally cooler than our scorching summers, and I can open my windows in the morning.

    Hugs,
    Meri

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  80. Happy Birthday to you!! I can't believe you are only 31! I never would of guessed, your work is OUTSTANDING!!! I love it all, the potholder is to die for!! Everything you make is just my style, and I am a grandma 4 times!! I am 30 years older than you, WOW!! I truly love the fall, it has many memories for us, my daughters and I would sew and scout the thrift stores all summer long for special one of a kind back to school clothes, we had sew much fun!! Back to school was so special to us, now I am doing the same thing with my one and only granddaughter, the 2nd day of school this year she wore a special jumper that her and I made, and another little girl just loved it, and asked her where she got it, she said me and my grannie made it, Do you want one?? So cute!!

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  81. Oh Heather - I am so sorry I missed dropping by here on your birthday! A very Happy Belated Birthday!
    I love visiting your blog. You always have such sweet things to share.
    Now I want a typewriter! I used to type everyday when I worked and typing on a keyboard is not the same!
    I have been a follower since the first day I found your blog :)

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  82. And I forgot to say, but the thing I like most about fall is cooler weather.It gets so hot in the hayfields! And it is almost time to start picking corn! I love to see the wagons loaded with all that pretty corn and to know that our animals will have plenty to eat come winter.
    xo jan@sewandsowfarm

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  83. You make the prettiest things! And I love your typewriter!

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  84. Your potholder with the edging is beautiful!

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  85. Sending you oooodles of late {sorry} birthday wishes....and I adore your typewriter! xo

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  86. Happy Birthday! I follow your blog and get inspiration from all the neat things you do. Thanks!

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  87. Fall is not my favorite season of the year but I do enjoy the change of colors and my unbirthday. Once I hit 50, I decided not to have them any more. Love the type writer! Thanks!

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  88. Happy Birthday and Blogaversary! Your blog is a must stop even while I have taken a rest from my blog. You are such an inspiration and I am always so happy to take a peek at your newest craft projects. So glad your husband has been getting better and love the new typewriter. Your giveaways will make someone very happy, indeed!
    Blessings,
    Susie

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  89. Happy Belated Birthday, just catching up......such a lot of lovely creativeness! :) x

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  90. Hi Heather,
    I featured this post on my blog today. I love that typewriter!
    http://kayteejaneshouse.blogspot.com/2013/09/royal-mercury-typewriter.html
    Katie

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  91. Congrats to your latest win! And Happy Belated birthday! I'm just catching up on the blogs :)

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  92. I am very late, dear Heather, but Happy Birthday! I hope your day was filled with plenty of joy and many blessings :) Have a great week. Hugs to you!

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  93. Happy belated birthday!
    As you can see I am a little behind on blog reading.
    I hope you had a wonderful day and many more to come.

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