Friday, 24 January 2014

Grow Your Blog and Giveaway

WELCOME
Thank you for finding and visiting my blog.  Today the `Grow Your Blog´ Party begins which is hosted by Vicki at Vicki-2bagsfull.blogspot.com and is a means of finding new blogs to visit and read and meet new bloggers and followers.  Firstly I must mention something about myself.  My name is Sheryl, I am British and I live in the North of Spain.  I have two children and three grandchildren.  I started this needlework blog two months ago as a means of keeping a record of my work and to find others who share this same hobby.  While here I hope you will have a quick look around and if you like what you see, maybe become a follower.  My other interests are genealogy, gardening and reading.
I love embroidery





 
 These are small scissor pouches.  They also have a little embroidery on the reverse side.



The insides are lined with silk or satin.


I also enjoy knitting and crochet

 
 
 


Love patchwork and applique


 
I wish I had more hands and that there were more hours in the day to do all the needlework I would like to do. I think most of us crafters feel the same.  Here is the giveaway.

 
GIVEAWAY
As a thank you for your visit which I hope won´t be the last, I am hosting a giveaway.  It is EITHER: one of the embroidered mermaid scissor holders seen above (the orange or the blue without scissors) OR one of the embroidered compact mirrors as seen above (pink or purple)
All you have to do to enter the giveaway, is to leave a comment here on this post.  You don´t have to have a blog or become a follower, all may enter.  Be sure to mention in your comment which item and which colour you would like if you are the winner and to include a way of contacting you.  One winner will be announced on the 15th  FEBRUARY.  Good luck to everyone.
 
GIVEAWAY  NOW  CLOSED

Thank you so much for visiting.  I hope you have fun with the blog hop and will return here again soon.  Click on the above link which will take you to Vicki´s blog and the other participants.
 
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84 comments:

  1. Val's Quilting Studio24 January 2014 at 17:04

    Hi Sheryl!!! You blog is looking great! Enjoy the Grow Your Blog Event...I'm pretty excited about it myself!!! SO glad we have met! with smiles! Val:)
    OH PS: If I was luck enough to win: I love the purple compact case!! :)

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  2. Laura25 January 2014 at 06:24

    Really like your blog, i think the grow your blog event is a great way to see new blogs. The orange scissor pouch is my favorite, it's gorgeous

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  3. Unknown25 January 2014 at 07:43

    Thanks so much for the chance to win! All of your work is lovely. I'd be delighted to win the blue scissors case.

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  4. https://tastytextiles.blogspot.com/25 January 2014 at 08:49

    Hello from Tasty Textiles, Gilli, in England, some lovely work ��

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  5. Patty Sumner25 January 2014 at 09:26

    Hey Sheryl! I am so happy to meet you. I am one of Vicki's helpers.. Just visiting a few folks for Vicki.. I love you handiwork.. You are one talented woman.. Just beautiful work... I am going to follow along with you.. I do not sew but I so admire those who are gifted with such a wonderful talent.. Stop by and visit with me.. Blessings!

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  6. CYNTHIA CRANE25 January 2014 at 10:49

    Lovely, lovely handiwork Sheryl! I'm fairly new to blogging, too, and I'm happy to join your blog today so I can continue to be inspired. I adore the little scissors cases, but most especially the one in blues. I hope you'll come visit me over at TheCranesNest.com (GROW YOUR BLOG party)

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  7. Anonymous25 January 2014 at 11:00

    Hi Sheryl...nice to meet you. Lovely blog and gorgeous stitching! Would love to win any of your items!

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  8. sew.darn.quilt25 January 2014 at 14:13

    Hello Sheryl! Your pieces are lovely and your blog is a real treat!
    I love the little green/orange mermaid scissors holder, so sweet!
    Thank you for the chance :)

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  9. Stitches and Seeds25 January 2014 at 14:29

    Hi Just popped by from GYB. Will be back soon to explore further! The scissor cases are beautiful. Eleanor xx

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  10. Fignie25 January 2014 at 14:36

    I'm so happy I found your blog! :) I love randomly clicking blogs from a list! :)
    Your creations are beautiful!!! I love the pink compact :)

    I'm going to attempt my first crazy quilt - so I'll be popping over here for some embroidery inspiration now :)

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  11. Chantal25 January 2014 at 15:13

    Hello Sheryl
    I'm so pleased to meet you. Thank you so much for stopping by my blog to visit. I see we like a lot of similar things. Your blog is really pretty and I just love the things you have made. If I am so lucky to win a prize from you, I would really love the scissors holder - either one. They are gorgeous and a sewer seems to have so many scissors. Enjoy the Grow Your Blog event!

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  12. Accroquilt25 January 2014 at 16:26

    I found your blog with the Grow your blog party. It's nice to meet you today.
    Now a follower. Have a nice day!

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  13. Elizabeth Edwards25 January 2014 at 16:40

    those are gorgeous mermaids ... i enjoy the colors. so vibrant & fun! hi there. i'm Beth from E. Lizard Breath Speaks - so nice to meet you through the Grow Your Blog get together/party. ( :

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  14. Wendy25 January 2014 at 17:00

    Such a beautiful creative blog...if I win I would love the blue mermaid...thank you for such a generous giveaway.

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  15. Karen H25 January 2014 at 17:13

    Hello Sheryl - I found you through GRBP. You work is absolutely lovely. Your mermaids are gorgeous and I would be happy with either one but if I had to choose I guess I would pick the orange mermaid!

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  16. DeAnna 25 January 2014 at 18:12

    You do awesome work and so delicate looking. Thanks for sharing.

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  17. Emily C25 January 2014 at 18:41

    Beautiful work. I love embroidery. I would love to win the orange mermaid.

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  18. Sharm25 January 2014 at 18:45

    What lovely photos! I too love embroidery, appliqué, crochet........wish I could do more of it also! Thankyou for the lovely giveaway.......the little mermaid scissor case would be most welcome here.....ESP the blue, but I would be happy for either colour if I was lucky enough to be a winner. I have decided to become a follower as I would love to have someone to share my embroidery passion with. You can email me at. sharmshere@yahoo.com or you can visit either of my blogs & leave a comment there www.countryfragrance.blogspot.com or. www.the7pillarshome.blogspot.com
    Hugs sharm

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  19. Anonymous25 January 2014 at 20:19

    I love your blog! You create such amazing things! I love your little compacts, especially the purple one. :) You can visit my blog at http://picklesquilting.blogspot.com/ or e-mail me at picklesquilting@gmail.com. Thank you for the opportunity to win!

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  20. Tazura Seiple25 January 2014 at 21:03

    I love your embroidery. Your stitches look so neat and delicate. I love the blue mermaid scissor purse.

    My blog is http://ladynero815.blogger.com and my e-mail is ladynero@woh.rr.com. Thank you for giving us the chance to win.

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  21. Vicki25 January 2014 at 23:08

    Your work is outstanding. Your site is very pretty. Thank you for the giveaway.

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  22. Cath26 January 2014 at 02:31

    Such beautiful work Sheryl and what a lovely giveaway. How could anyone ever choose between them. If I win, you would have to choose for me I am afraid!
    Cath @ Bits 'n Bobs

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  23. Bernadett 26 January 2014 at 04:31

    Hello,

    Nice to meet you.:)
    I would like to participate in your giveaway.
    petitearmoire2@gmail.com

    Greetings.

    Bernadett

    Purple

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  24. Annmarie26 January 2014 at 05:45

    Wow - beautiful stitching. I love embroidery too but rarely get time to sit & stitch. I'd love to own one of the scissor cases - both are gorgeous - either would be awesome if I win. I just became your follower. Looking forward to seeing more of your projects.

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  25. LittleHouseontheDairy26 January 2014 at 11:14

    Beautiful work! I would love to own any of your creations but if I could choose I would want the orange mermaid scissors case. Enjoy the hop!

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  26. Amira@littlemushroomcap26 January 2014 at 13:19

    wow, your embroidery work is amazing... would definitely love to win either of them. Maybe the compact mirror is my favourite. Will be browsing around before I hop onto other blogs today, have fun growing your blog! XOXO
    Amira , http://littlemushroomcap.blogspot.com

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  27. liniecat26 January 2014 at 13:37

    A GYB visitor here. I enjoyed browsing your blog and adore your embroidered mirrors! So pretty!

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  28. Michele T26 January 2014 at 15:55

    The blue scissor holder is gorgeous! In fact all of your sewing creations are amazing... you are sew talented!!! Thanks for sharing in the hop!!

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  29. Teresa S.26 January 2014 at 15:57

    I follow you on bloglovin and started before the blog hop :)
    Please enter me in your giveaway.

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  30. Tanya Rachelle26 January 2014 at 17:29

    Thank you for visiting my blog! I'm so happy to have found your blog as well!!! You have a lovely blog and can't wait to continue reading and seeing your creations. If I would be so fortunate to win your giveaway I would love the blue scissor case! It's darling! Have fun at GYB party.
    ~Tanya

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  31. Angie in SoCal26 January 2014 at 17:38

    Would love to win the blue scissor pouch. I blog for the same reasons as you - to record what I do and keep me motivated to finish. You do lovely work. Come by and enter my giveaway. I'm going to go follow you now.

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  32. Dirty Martini Queen26 January 2014 at 18:00

    Hi Sheryl and very nice to meet you, I have the good marriage by LK in my stash and can't wait to see your progress.
    Donna

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  33. Sandi26 January 2014 at 19:48

    A beautiful blog. The green mermaid please. I will be back to enjoy more of your work
    VictorianGypsy

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  34. Jo26 January 2014 at 19:48

    Hi there from Oregon! Was delighted by your blog you have a real talent. I think that orange mermaid is to die for.

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  35. The Attic27 January 2014 at 05:38

    Such a pretty blog! You are very talented. I would love to win the purple compact. Thanks for visiting my blog.

    Judy in Colorado
    judy@atticraggedys.com

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  36. Linda H27 January 2014 at 08:28

    Hi Sheryl! Waving Hello to you from cold snowy eastern Canada. I have had great fun looking around your blog and enjoying your wonderful quilts and stitching. We have similar interests so I hope you'll visit my blog too and enter my Giveaway. (If I was a winner, I would choose the purple compact, but all offerings are wonderful!)

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  37. Gill27 January 2014 at 12:01

    Hi Sheryl
    Good to meet you - I'm visiting from a very wet England!
    Your work is fabulous! If I was lucky enough to win I would love the orange scissor pouch!

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  38. Mary Ann Tate27 January 2014 at 12:08

    Hello...I'm visiting from GYB. You have a lovely blog:)

    If I'm lucky enough to win your giveaway I would love the orange scissor pouch.....I love mermaids.

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  39. Gill27 January 2014 at 12:34

    Hi Sheryl
    Great to meet you - I'm visiting from England!
    Your projects are fabulous!! If I was lucky enough to win I'd love the orange scissor pouch!!

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  40. Pamela27 January 2014 at 17:49

    Oh, I love your embroidered treasures, and the rest of the beautiful work on your blog. Handmade things are so precious. Thanks so much for sharing your lovely work. I especially love the scissor pouch. I'm a new follower on Bloglovin, and I look forward to visiting again!

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  41. Monique (A Half-Baked Notion)27 January 2014 at 18:58

    Hello from Canada, Sheryl! I no longer do fine needlework due to aging eyes, but I certainly enjoy viewing lovely projects such as yours :) Handmade is worth every precious minute we can invest... I am following and look forward to future posts!

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  42. Dasha28 January 2014 at 03:34

    What beautiful embroidery you do Sheryl! The scissor cases are really sweet. Also noticed that you follow Red Brolly - Bronwyn is one of my favourite designers. Also love you crochet. That is definitely a dying art. Well done.

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  43. Sarah and Dan28 January 2014 at 10:01

    The appliqued sheep are great! Thanks for sharing your photos and project. Orange mermaid.

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  44. Tosty's Quilting Tidbits28 January 2014 at 12:29

    Sheryl,
    I'm visiting blogs on the GYBP. I love your work. Especially the embroideries. I am a quilter, but also embroider and do a little beading. I love the blue mermaid scissor holder and hope to stand a good chance of winning it. If I don't that's okay too, I will still come back and visit your lovely blog.
    Mary

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  45. Brenda28 January 2014 at 12:52

    I love your work! It's beautiful! I would love to have one of the scissor holder in the same gren.

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  46. Judy Cooper Textile Artist28 January 2014 at 19:32

    Greetings from St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada. Your work is lovely. I do like the scissors holders.

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  47. Shari29 January 2014 at 08:55

    Wow, your work is all just lovely! The blue scissors holder is my favourite! I'll be sure to be back for more visits! So nice to meet you.

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  48. Jocelyn29 January 2014 at 11:01

    So nice to meet you. You have a very nice blog, and you do beautiful work. It's been fun to meet so many new friends through the GYB hop. I really like the compact.

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  49. Unknown29 January 2014 at 13:36

    I love the compact! I WANT IT!!! Please count me in. Thanks so much!

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  50. Joyce Carter29 January 2014 at 14:57

    You are a very talented lady. Your projects are wonderful. Thank you for the giveaway. I would love to have the green scissor holder.

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  51. Cheeky Rose Boutique29 January 2014 at 17:11

    Hello Sheryl! What a pretty blog you have, pink is my fave color! You have a new fan in me! See ya later! Jan

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  52. geeky Heather29 January 2014 at 18:15

    Oh wow...your work is fantastic!! I admire anyone who can quilt. I love the compacts but that blue mermaid is AMAZING!!! That's definitely what I would pick if I were lucky enough to win.

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  53. Unknown30 January 2014 at 07:08

    Hey Sheryl, You work is lovely I really love your mermaids, the colors are just fabulous. The compacts are something I've never seen before and I can't believe you create such small clothing that is amazing my girls would love handmade clothes for their dolls. It has been lovely getting to know you.

    Hugs
    Caroline

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  54. Ronda Walker30 January 2014 at 08:38

    Hello from California, I've enjoyed visiting your blog you're work is unique and beautiful. I look forward to following you.

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  55. Anonymous30 January 2014 at 09:27

    Your work is lovely, so varied and creative. I think the blue scissor pouch is what I would choose if lucky enough to win your giveaway. And it's nice to find a fellow knitter!

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  56. SoCal Debbie30 January 2014 at 13:23

    Your stitching and embroidery are amazing! I would love the chance to win the orange mermaid scissor pouch.

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  57. Kathy H30 January 2014 at 14:35

    Beautiful work. my favorite is the blue mermaid. All those little things you have made. Wonderful.

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  58. Caitlin @ Naughts Cross Stitches30 January 2014 at 15:52

    Hello It's nice to meet you :D I love the hodge podge of crafts that you do they are stunning. I like the blue mermaid. Though they are all gorgeous.

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  59. Thistle Cove Farm30 January 2014 at 16:39

    The work of your hands and heart is beautiful! The scissors holder is so useful and would be what I would want should I win. Visiting via Vicki's GYBP and enjoying your blog.

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  60. Southpaw Stitcher30 January 2014 at 20:28

    Hi Sheryl, thanks for visiting my blog. I love all of your work--especially the blackwork fish! It reminds me of a fish which I've always admired that I saw in the Golden Hands magazine years ago. If I should be lucky enough to win your giveaway, I'd like the orange scissors case!

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    1. Sheryl2 February 2014 at 05:00

      The blackwork fish is one of three from the Golden Hands magazine of some 40 years ago. Seen and mentioned on my very first blog post.

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  61. macmillanmarie31 January 2014 at 17:44

    Hi, nice to meet you. I enjoyed reading your blog very much. It is so nice to be able to meet so many interesting people. Your work is great. Happy hopping!

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  62. Wendy1 February 2014 at 03:19

    Nice to meet you! Your embroidery is beautiful! I love the compacts, the purple one is my favourite

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  63. tpott1 February 2014 at 14:36

    Hi Sheryl, your work is beautiful, I especially love your combo of embroidery and quilting. You have a wonderful talent. My favorite is the purple embroidered compact. I'm a new follower through Bloglovin. Thank you for showing me that quilting and embroidery can look so nice together, it's something I haven't tried, yet.

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  64. hula-la1 February 2014 at 17:02

    Poppin' in along the blog party route. Your needlework is absolutely beautiful. Such tiny intricate details. I would love to win either of those items you have up there. Very nice work, indeed! Enjoy the blog party. Hope you'll stop by for a visit. Aloha

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  65. Lynne3 February 2014 at 18:43

    Thanks for visiting my blog. Yours is gorgeous!

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  66. Unknown4 February 2014 at 09:15

    Your blog and crafting is beautiful. I would love to have any of the items you are offering but am especially drawn to the blue mermaid scissors case. I am now a follower of your great blog. Jackie

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  67. Roses, Lace and Brocante5 February 2014 at 00:31

    Hello Sheryl
    How lovely to meet you here at Vicki's party!
    I love your blog name!
    You ares very talented stitcher - I love cross stitch and always have a piece on the go too!

    I would love to win your beautiful scissor bag giveaway - I'm a blue girl - and it's lovely!
    Thank you for visiting me and following.

    I'm following you too!
    Hugs
    Shane

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  68. Anonymous5 February 2014 at 07:50

    Sheryl, what a lovely site to visit. Your site encourages me to settle in with a cup of tea and enjoy a visit. .Wonderful stitch work. Thanks for your generous and beautiful giveaway opportunity. The winner will definitely have a piece to cherish, I'm partial to the orange mermaid scissor case.
    Happy blogging. Stop by to enter my nifty fifty giveaway. I am a new follower!

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  69. Tamie5 February 2014 at 09:11

    You look like a very talented and busy person. I love your mermaid scissor holder. It is lovely.

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  70. ~ Toni ~6 February 2014 at 06:27

    What a lovely blog and your stitching is wonderful as well. If I were lucky enough to win, I think that I would pick the blue mermaid scissor case since my favorite and most treasure scissors are purple with a beautiful hand beaded scissor fob from one of my stitching friends in Australia. In a few moments, I will become one of your followers. Have a splendid day, Toni from Easy Street Ramblings (peddlerjo.blogspot.com)

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  71. dollstitch8 February 2014 at 07:38

    I enjoy reading your blog and your embroidery is beautiful. I would love to win one of the mermaid scissor pouches...especially the orange one. Thanks for the chance at the give away. (Dollstitch@yahoo.com)

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  72. OhioLori8 February 2014 at 15:38

    What an Awesome Blog!! Love your stitching!! Amazing!! Would love to learn to do such cool stitching!!

    I looooove the Blue Mermaid! What a Treasure to win some of your work!

    Signing up to Follow too....

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  73. Ren Tokuda10 February 2014 at 14:33

    WOW!! Gorgeous embroidery work!! And what a generous giveaway, I would love to win your pink compact mirror :) I'm currently building my blog from scratch and will follow you as soon as it goes online, so for now my email is shnabbystudio(at)gmail(dot)com

    Thanks for the chance to win one of your stunning creation :)

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  74. Patty Antle10 February 2014 at 17:48

    Oh, I love the orange mermaid. Your work is just beautiful! So nice to meet you!

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  75. Gillie12 February 2014 at 10:13

    Racing in for the last few days, lol! Thank you for your comment on my GYB post, would love to be entered, the scissor pouches are wonderful but then so is the other one! Will be back to browse with a cuppa!

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  76. Lija Broka13 February 2014 at 04:58

    Thank you for visiting my blog! You have definitely got farther down the list than me! Before I found the relevant post I have noticed you already participate in TUSAL and Smalls SAL (just like me!). So will definitely follow your progress. You have a wide variety of interests too! Your work is gorgeous.

    I would love to enter for the orange mermaid (although all the options are beautiful!) Thank you for inviting me to participate.

    Lija
    http://stitchingincrossesandmore.blogspot.co.uk/

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  77. nicolesender14 February 2014 at 00:40

    Your handwork is exceptional! I'd love either of the mermaids. Both are so pretty!

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  78. Tammy@T's Daily Treasures14 February 2014 at 11:54

    Hi Sheryl, you are only the second person I've know to have your name spelled that way. :) Thanks for stopping by my corner of the world. Your embroidery work is absolutely incredible. I can see that you have many crafty talents. Have a wonderful weekend. Tammy

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  79. RedSetter14 February 2014 at 15:23

    Hi Sheryl, it is taking me ages to get round all the blogs on GYB too as I don't want to just say Hi and run. You have a lovely blog and your needlework is exquisite. I'd love to be in your draw and look forward to following your blog. Love the well dressed Barbie and your applique especially the cats and the grumpy sheep.

    Love and best
    RedSetter
    Craft blog http://gonebeading.blogspot.co.uk/
    Cat blog http://pepsimaxaddict.blogspot.co.uk/

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  80. Purrfect Lady14 February 2014 at 16:19

    Hi Sheryl, I'm afraid I'm an 'incomer' to Kent ... only been here 27 years :D I'm in Rochester, which can be nice. Your work is beautiful and I love the scissor cases. I look forward to following you :)
    Lesley xxx
    purrfectlady@live.co.uk

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  81. Unknown7 February 2015 at 00:52

    Hi ! I am one of your followers and I just want to tell you how much I enjoy your hand work. Thanks so much for sharing. I especially love your mermaids;)

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  82. Hazel Lynn7 February 2015 at 14:51

    Isn't it fun to create things with what you have on hand? love your knitting needle holders...

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