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Bloggy Giveaway--Now Closed

**This bloggy giveaway is now closed** Thanks to all who participated and gave such great comments. Janette is the winner of the $15 gift certificate to our etsy store.

I'm participating in the Bloggy Giveaways Quarterly Carnival. Click the link to go to the carnival where you can enter to win literally hundreds of things.

The good news is that even if you have no time to play on the computer trying to win hundreds of things, you can still enter to win one thing right here.

This week, I will be giving away a $15 gift certificate to be used toward the purchase of an item in my etsy shop. This contest is open to residents of the United States or Canada only. The winner will receive free shipping on whatever item they choose. Items in my etsy shop include handwoven rugs, wool yarns and roving from our farm, and the ever-popular cotton dishcloth!

To be entered in this wonderful drawing, you must go to the etsy shop and look around a bit. Then come back here and type a comment that tells me what you'd be likely to buy with your $15 in monopoly money. If you are not a blogger, go ahead and post anonymously--just be sure to include your first name and an email address so I can notify you if you win.

The lucky winner will be picked randomly by my choice of methods--actually, I prefer darts! The contest ends at 5:00 p.m. EDT this Friday, April 25. The winner will be announced on Saturday sometime...

NEWSFLASH: Due to some good-natured begging in the comment section, I have decided to take a chance with learning to ship items to Canada. Can't be that hard, eh? So if you're in Canada, feel free to enter. Same rules as everyone else...

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  1. I would use the gift certificate towards the Old Friend Rag Rug probably!!! :) It is beautiful! :)

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  2. Love the Summer Breezes Rag Rug and the crocheted dish cloths. We are remodeling our kitchen and these would look beautiful!

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  3. I love the dish cloths and I'd probably use it towards some of those wool yarns. I love yarn.

    alaskawildrose AT gmail.com

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  4. I would buy some dish cloths - I have been interested in them since I first heard about them

    lieslinwv at gmail dot com

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  5. I would love some dish clothes, my grandmother used to make them for me.

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  6. the dishcloths do look great! i might have to get a couple sets! thatnks for introducing me to YOU! :)

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  7. I'd get some dishcloths. I love handmade dishcloths! I especially love the bright colors yours are, like the green. I'm thinking I'll go ahead and get one, after I lose the contest.

    Dana/abckidsmom at SL

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  8. Hi Lona,
    I would love to use the gift certificate towards some dishcloths. Love the Spring Green!
    Talk to you soon,
    Connie
    imminkconnie at hotmail dot com

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  9. I would use it for either the dishcloths (the Lavender ones and the Flame ones, I love those) or I might put it towards that beautiful Zig Zag Rag Rug for my daughters' room. I don't know, me or them, me or them...

    ;)

    Rose/Jagsfan

    www.homeschoolblogger.com/jagsfan

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  10. I love your rugs!! However, due to the fact that every spare dime we have this year is going toward paying off a mountain of school loans, I wouldn't buy the rugs. I'd put the $15 toward green and/or blue dish cloths.

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  12. I would use the gift certificate for the roving! I want to learn to spin and am just starting to delve into it. Everything in the store is beautiful though. I love all the yarn and those rugs are gorgeous!

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  13. If I were chosen I'd most likely ask for a couple kitty toys :)

    Rebecca
    rlb46341@yahoo.com

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  14. Hi Lona,
    I'd either use it toward a rug or some yarn. I've been itching to get some yarn from you!
    Blessings,
    Debbie
    (you know where to find me!)

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  15. I like the rag rug

    mcginnisfamily5(at)gmail(dot)com

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  16. The old friend rag rug is timeless!!! mengels[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  17. Oh, I am in love with your rugs but like Bethany said, money is tight and that will have to wait for dh to be working again. So I would definitely go for the socks, or the dishcloths, or the socks, or the dishcloths.
    We had handmade dishcloths are first year of marriage and they bring back such sweet memories of setting up my first home. But my feet are cold right now....Nostalgia or instant gratification...such a hard decision!!!

    Toni/Royal Wild Child at SL.:)

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  18. I like the dish cloths and the braided wool rug!

    brideofkevinstein @ SL

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  19. I have had my eye on the summer breeze rug forever. I would definitely be purchasing it!!

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  20. If I won, I'm about 99.99% certain that I'd use the gift certificate toward the braided wool rug and if the cats were nearby when I was using it, I'd be obligated to get a cat toy. I love the colors in the rug.

    betsyemoore @ yahoo dot com

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  21. I would have to buy some of your crochet dishcloths. I love Sunny Surprise and Flames.

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  22. I would put it towards some of your lovely hand spun. I have a weakness for hand spun yarn. I really really really really hope that I win.

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  23. Absolutely would get a pair of socks! I can't knit and have always wanted a pair of hand knitted socks.

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  24. If I won, I would buy some of your homegrown wool-so cool! I just started knitting and would love to try it out.
    claireroach81(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  25. I would use the gc to buy some of your worsted weight yarn. I loved your etsy site...full of creative & practical things! ~Ruby

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  26. I would use the gift certificate to purchase the blue/green roving. I am disabled and have taught myself to needle felt and hope to be able to sell some items at a craft show this fall to bring in extra income. I just love working with rovings of all colors and that one looks really pretty. Lynn

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  27. I love the Sunny Surprise Dishcloths. They are the perfect colors for my kitchen. I'd buy two sets!

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  28. I would either buy some of that beautiful handspun yarn, or put it towards more yarn. I love yarn ;)

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  29. I'm torn between a pair of socks (they look so cozy!) or pretty crochet kitchen towels and a kitty toy.

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  30. Without a doubt, I'd use the gc toward some of that scrumptous yarn you've got. It looks so comfortable and has endless possibilities! :)

    beglad-87864@mypacks.net

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  31. I love all of the dishcloths and the socks!! Thank you so much!!

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  32. Well my husband would like some 'o' that there homegrown wool. Lovely!

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  33. I'd for sure get a set of the dishcloths! I love the lavendar ones!

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  34. I'd replace some of my ratty old dish cloths with the lavender & flame ones!

    Of course, if I had any money to put with the gift certificate I'd be getting one of your gorgeous rugs, but that's just not in the cards right now, sigh.

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  35. I like your sunny surprise dishcloths and the round wool braided rug.
    Our family is moving soon to a small farm and plan to grow organic produce to deliver and sell at farmer' markets. We are so excited!

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  36. I like the Summer Breezes Rag Rug...or maybe some new dishclothes would be great!
    Julie
    3cookieday[at]gmail[dot]com

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  37. Oh my goodness it's so hard to pick! Your yarn and roving are gorgeous and I've bookmarked your etsy!

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  38. The Flames and Sunny Surprise Dish Cloths are very cheerful. :)

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  39. I like your socks!

    dbstout[at]juno[dot]com

    Hey, don't forget my giveaways!

    comfortjoydesigns.blogspot.com

    acupofjoy.wordpress.com

    thechocolistas.blogspot.com

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  40. Well, I would definitely use it towards one of your rugs ... but ... sadly, I'm not eligible for your contest :-). Only in the U.S., huh?
    :-D

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  41. The dish clothes would be really nice to have. Thank you.

    actsmAThotmail.com

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  42. I love the sunny surprise dishclothes. I would probably get the homemade yarns and give them to my mother.

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  43. So many things/ideas so little time....
    I am looking at the spring green dishcloths, roving so i can try to learn to spin. (but would need a teacher, hint, hint.) the wool yarn would be lovely.
    And of course, the ever popular(at my house) kitty toys.

    thanks,
    Carol
    (you have my yahoo mail)
    not sure how to do the blogger/google thing.

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  44. I like the green dish clothes. Real cute!

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  45. Love the yellow dish cloths. Those are so great!

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  46. I would use it stalactites and stalagmites rag rug. It is beautiful.

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  47. Pretty Posie Felt Pin and a cat toy

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  48. I'd love some yarn!! YEA for Etsy!

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  49. I love the Nearly Navy Hand-Crocheted Dishcloth set!

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11161353

    Hello from a fellow crocheter and Etsian! :)

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  50. I'd love the wool or else the gray roving. Both are gorgeous!

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  51. i would definitely treat myself to some handspun wool yarn!! :)

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  52. Great Blog!!! Great Giveaway!!! Thanks!

    gerijones64(at)hotmail(dot)com

    yarn!

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  53. I would most likely purchase some dishcloths for my mm. She would love them!

    Ashley

    forhisglorytoo[at]comcast[dot]net

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  54. Roving (want to learn to spin) or dishcloths (they are beautiful). Would say one of the lovely rugs, but I will be making my own when I get my first loom later this spring.
    michelle
    shellbugsworld@hotmail.com

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  55. I would buy some dishrags!

    lucycontest at gmail.com
    macyfron.com

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  56. I love the selection of yarn! It would be so hard to choose :)

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  57. I love the knitted socks! So cool!

    bigfamily8(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  58. Wow you have a lot of comments, 57 at the time of this posting. Nice blog by the way and your Esty shop has some very nice things.

    If I were to win the gift certificate I would love to buy one of the color rovings. I really like the red and purple and the other one (didn't get the name).

    BTW, I'm Marchwind from HT (waves hello!)

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  59. You are so talented! If I won your giveaway, I would choose dishclothes. Thank you for the chance to win. : )

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  60. My always-cold feet would love some Socks that Rock! :)

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  61. I would get the Sunny Surprise Hand Crocheted Dishcloths! Love those! monk5@charter.net

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  62. I love the Spring Green dishcloths, the flower pins, and the socks!

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  63. Your braided wool rug is beautiful!
    Elaine R
    emrosser@shaw.ca

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  64. I'd use it toward the African Style Necklace! Its beautiful!

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  65. I love your Etsy shop! :)
    I would choose the womens' Socks that Rock, because I actually need new socks right now, and I love "fun" handmade socks!
    However, I also love your rag rugs and dishcloths!
    Blessings,
    Michele :)
    www.frugalgranola.blogspot.com

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  66. i'd love to win some new dish cloths! thanks!

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  67. I'd definitely choose a selection of the crocheted dish cloths! How nice! ( meg.wilson@gmail.com )

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  68. I think I'd use it towards the Old Friend Rag Rug. Either that, or I'd get a couple sets of crocheted dishcloths.

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  69. Haha I'd probably buy a bunch of the cat toys :) My cats would love me!

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  70. Definitely love the old friend rag rug! I'm sure it would hold up much longer than my lame Target purchased rugs!
    teacherkrista at gmail dot com

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  71. I wish you felted kid toys!
    I would buy the crochetted dish cloths. I used to have an old lady who made them for me, but she fell (I know! Sad, huh?)

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  72. I'm a knitter, so I would definitely pick up some of your great yarn! Thanks and please visit mine, too!

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  73. I love the Jewels Everywhere yarn. I love the colors. Thanks for doing this.

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  74. I would use it towards the Old Friend Rag Rug I have been eyeing in your shopw for the last month! :)

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  75. Like others have said, your rugs are great! I like the confetti rag rug, what fun!
    lynnirenesa[at]gmail[dot]com

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  76. I like the wool felt lapel pins. You don't see many of those. At least, not here where I live. I love handmade. Your rugs are lovely. Please enter me in your drawing.
    Thanks,Cindi
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  77. I think I'd buy some yarn since I am a new knitter! Otherwise I'll take the lazy route and buy some hand cloths instead of making them.

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  78. I would get some of that homegrown wool yarn and crochet something with it. Lovely!

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  79. Without a doubt, the Cranberry Bog colourway. I'd knit a Mr Greenjeans sweater for a friend... or maybe if I'm really nice to myself... one for myself!

    Lovely... and don' worry about shipping to Canada... we're really quite worth it!

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  80. love, love, love...the dish rags! So cute!

    Oh boy!!! I would love to win! Pick me, pick me, pick me...

    You can reach me at karaportilla@mac.com

    AND

    Check out my GIVEAWAY at www.bringinghomeava.com

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  81. I love your rugs. I would probably put my GC towards one of your rugs. What beautiful work.

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  82. The lavender dish cloth set. It is beautiful.

    Jennifer
    dj3hill98(at)bellsouth(dot)net

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  83. I'd go for either the socks or dishrags, but I do love the rugs. :) Beautiful stuff! Thanks.

    adashofsassitude(at)gmail.com

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  84. No contest I would get the Socks that Rock--Spruce Hollow Womens Knit Anklet Socks--Size 5-6.

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  85. I'd get these for my Aunt!
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=10390804

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  86. I love your Braided Wool Rug, but I doubt I could afford that. I'd probably buy the sweet blue washcloths. My email addy is in my blogger profile, in case I win.

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  87. I'm in love with crocheted dishcloths. Yours are pretty!

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  88. I love all the felted cat toys, so cute!

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  89. Hmmm, either dishcloths or a pair of socks for my DH! Thanks for opening up to us poor ole Canadians! I have an international giveaway over at http://www.quiverfullfamily.com/blog in case there are any other poor ole Canadians looking for contests!

    jennifer @ quiverfull family .com no spaces :).

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  90. What a tough decision...I would probably buy some of the beautiful dishclothes.

    Thank you for doing this giveaway.
    Tiffany Rosson
    tiffanyannrosson AT yahoo DOT com

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  91. Irish Beaded Bead Necklace is by far my favorite. Thanks for the giveaways, Kathy

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  92. I'd get some lovely socks!
    I would love to win this! Please enter me.
    taradawnrobertson[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  93. Oh socks, socks, socks. I have been coveting these knitted socks and just think...I could have them!!

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  94. If I won the $15 to spend in your store I would pick the following:
    Rhythm and Blues Hand-Crocheted Dishcloth Set of 2
    Nearly Navy Hand-Crocheted Dishcloth Set of 2
    Spring Green Hand-Crocheted Dishcloth Set of 2
    Thank you for the chance!

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  95. Hopefully this isn't a duplicate comment - blogger is acting up. :) Anyway, I would buy the dishclothes! I love the yellow ones and the navy blue ones!

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  96. Ummm ... did I whine? I'm sorry!

    So, here's my entry. I've looked around. IF I can scare up extra money, I would love your Midnight Blues Rag Rug ... we just threw out the runner in our mud room and it would look fabulous. If I can't ... it's socks all the way. Oh for a pair of socks I didn't have to knit myself :-). Plus I'd like to see what sort of job the cool machine does!

    Great contest idea! Thank you for including us Canucks :-).

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  97. I like the dish cloths and the cat toys. My cat would like both also!

    peggie dot loden at gmail dot com

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  98. I would love the Old Friend Rag Rug. Very cute.

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  99. What wonderful things. I would probably choose the Lavender Hand-Crocheted Dishcloth Set of 3. They are very nice and I loved crocheted dish cloths.

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  100. I think I'd have to try out some of your yarn! :-)

    Thanks!
    Tamara (AK)
    mrshuntinak AT msn DOT com

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  101. Definitely - Roving for Spinning -- Brilliant Blue with a Hint of Green -- 8 oz. -

    it's on my 'favorites' list! Love the rugs too, but need oval ;-p

    Andrea

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  102. What a lovely shop! I'd be hard pressed to decide between your yarn or the Confetti Rag Rug - so pretty!

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  103. Love those socks! They look so comfy!

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  104. I would probably pick Lavender Hand-Crocheted Dishcloth Set of 3 & the Rhythm and Blues Hand-Crocheted Dishcloth Set of 2 :)

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  105. The braided rug is just beautiful! But I would probably choose the comfy looking socks for the cold Minnesota nights here! We have wood floors in our "new" house and the toes get pretty cold here!

    delichmail[at]cccinternet[dot]net

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  106. Your yarn is beautiful but I'm a klutzy knitter, so I'd splurge on some beautiful new dishcloths--maybe it'd make doing the dishes a bit more fun!

    f dot chen at comcast dot net

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  107. oh my graciousness.

    i'm a crocheter, so your yarn is calling out to me... but the rag rugs are just so fun. i love rag rugs!! i think that i'd have to go with one of those... although if i did, i would wonder if you could make it custom if i sent you fabric...

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  108. i LOVE the spring green dish cloths (and the lavender ones too... so i dont' know!) and the pretty posie felt pin.

    i do hope i win!

    thanks for the great give away, i told my mom and my grandma about your shoppe.... :)

    trepilynnell (at) juno (dot) com

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  109. Socks That Rock for me! Thank you for the giveaway!

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  110. there is almost too much lovely stuff to choose from, but I'm in love with some of the yarn... oh wait, some of that roving is begging me to have it... no, the socks.... yarn, roving, socks....yarn, roving, socks.... hard to decide

    csdewinter at yahoo dot com

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  111. Wool Sportweight Handpainted Yarn--Cranberry Bog Colorway is my favorite!!! Love the Rag Rugs too!

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  112. I would use it on the dish clothes

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  113. Ohhh...pretty! I've been wanting some dishcloths like that! Thank you for the chance.

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  114. I'd pick out some of the dish cloths...probably the navy ones!

    Thanks for the great giveaway!

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  115. I really like the dishcloths especially the rythymn and blues ones.

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  116. Either some dish cloths or maybe socks - very nice shop!

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  117. I LOVE the rag rugs. Not sure which one but definitely one of those! I'd love to learn to make them!

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  118. Love the spring green dish cloths. Also love what you said about every day being Earth Day on a farm (I grew up in the country YEARS ago, wink, on about 140 acres.)

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  119. I'd have to put it towards Spring Green Hand-Crocheted Dishcloth Set of 2 times 3 =P I love the color and I'm always looking for durable dishcloths =)

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  120. Everything looks great, but I think I would choose a rag rug. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  121. I'd pick Old Friend Rag Rug. Lovely etsy shop! Enter me, too!

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  122. my mother in law loves to knit, so i'd have to go with some of the homespun wool. looks so thick and warm!!

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  123. Hi Lona, I would use the certificate towards some of your roving. I've been dieing to spin for a long time now, the colors are so pretty

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  124. Hi Lona. I know from experience, farm life can be a tuff life. You either love it or you hate it. You make it sound wonderful! Such talented ladies you have in your family! Love the womens' Spruce Hollow Crew Socks..just the right size! Enjoyed my visit.

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  125. Summer Breezes Rag Rug would match in my room with my blue walls.

    Sarah
    Bloominwild89@yahoo.com

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  126. Done! Check back tomorrow to see who's won. (I will be emailing the winner if an email has been provided.)

    Thanks for playing!

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  127. i like the summer rag rug.. cute!

    Thanks for a great giveaway! I hope i'm the lucky winner :)

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  128. I would purchase the hand crocheted dish cloths. I like the pretty yellow ones.

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  129. I love the idea of the dishcloths! I am trying to be a greener mom! Thanks!

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