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Friday, July 23, 2010

I honestly can not say enough great things about this book. I think it spent an entire week on my nightstand as I read it and enjoyed the photos before bed. Debbie Bliss could not have done a better job.
Not only are the patterns some of the cutest little knits I have ever seen, but the useful information in this book is beyond fantastic.
Filled with eighteen patterns including garments and accessories for babies and toddlers. (I would have SO been all over those top two sweaters for my Libby and the bottom two for my boys!)
She gives you the pattern and the knowledge and information on how to make it your own. You can sketch out your own design and implement it into the patterns provided. Or not. It is completely up to you. (Of course it is!)
And you guessed it. Tara over at SoHo publishing is offering this book to one of my readers. Leave me a comment between now and Monday the 26th at 12 pm EST and I will draw a name.


Happy Friday! Happy Weekend!

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347 comments

  1. Debbie Bliss is one of my fav designers. I'd love a copy!

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  2. Oooh such snuggly knits for snuggly babies! Thanks for sharing

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  3. Anonymous7/24/2010

    Would love to own this book! I have about 6 pregnant moms to knit for at this time!~Jan

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  4. Anonymous7/24/2010

    The book is too late for my children - but just in time for Grandbabies. Grandbabies are SO much fun!
    Leslie

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  5. This book is right down my ally, I love her patterns. Thanks for offering this give away.







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  6. Would love to win








    RRM

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  7. I would love to have a copy! It looks great.

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  8. Thanks for the great review! This book is going on my wish list!

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  9. Love this! And already love Debbie Bliss yarns.

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  10. This would be great. My first grandchild is due in December and I need to get to work!

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  11. Looks like a great resource - would love to win! There's a certain daughter's arrival in September that I'm trying to outfit in adorable little knits...

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  12. This looks great! I love the letter sweater!

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  13. Oooh, it looks fabulous! My fingers are crossed ...

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  14. lisa b7/24/2010

    Debbie Bliss can do no wrong! I love your blog!

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  15. Ooohhh, that does look like a good one! Can't wait to see it in person!

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  16. I knit the scrumptious smock for my daughter from her other "Design It, Knit It" book, and it's become a family favorite. Great series.

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  17. I have used Debbie Bliss patterns frequently when knitting baby items, her designs are timeless. I would love a copy.
    I very much enjoy your blog and look forward to reading it.

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  18. I have used Debbie Bliss patterns frequently when knitting baby items. Her designs are classic. I would love a copy of the book.
    I enjoy your blog and look forward to reading it.

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  19. Not blogging anymore but still enjoying your blog and photo a day and heck I have been wanting to make a baby sweater. See if i get lucky.

    Keep up the great work here in your little space!

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  20. Cute baby photos and knitting patterns? I'm in!

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  21. Jaybtee7/24/2010

    I love Debbie Bliss! Her Baby Cashmerino is my favorite yarn to knit with. When I found out I was having a little girl, I decided to knit her first sweater from a DB pattern. It was so hard to choose which one. They are all so adorable and clever.

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  22. Looks lovely - I have a lot of baby knitting coming up, and have already found at least five things in the book I just have to make... ;-)

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  23. Nancy K.7/24/2010

    ...looks beautiful! Would love to have a copy...Nancy K.

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  24. My dd is 9 now but I can always find someone to knit baby things for :) I love Debbie Bliss' work.
    Have a great weekend Leslie.

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  25. I've been drooling over this book for a while now!

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  26. Love Debbie's creations. Would love to win....thanks for the chance.

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  27. The book looks fantastic! I really like the patterns shown...I'd love to get it :)

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  28. Anonymous7/24/2010

    Ahh designing advice...perfect!!
    Thanks for the chance.

    Colleen
    murphycolleenATrogers.CA

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  29. My granddaughter would look even more adorable in 1 of the toddler patterns. Count me in!

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  30. Ooh, I have a 3-year-old grandchild and 1-year-old twin niece and nephew. I could have fun with this.

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  31. I've looked at this book online so many times- I'd love to get my hands on it! :)

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  32. This is on my want list...so I have to leave a comment! The sweaters are too cute an I've got 2 girls and a boy to knit for :)

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  33. Anonymous7/24/2010

    oooh, i haven't seen that one yet. thanks for sharing -- and for the drawing! :)

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  34. Having a baby in 6 weeks and would love to make something for him out of this bad boy when I'm up late at night! I love Debbie!

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  35. Great book - great giveaway - great opportunity to go buy more yarn! :)

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  36. Debbie Bliss patterns are wonderful. Thanks for this great opportunity to add to my library.

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  37. Oh my. What great patterns!

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  38. Now I could definitely get some mileage out of that! Looks like a great one!

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  39. ooooh! This looks lovely! Perfect sratch to my 7 month pregnancy knitting itch :).

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  40. blueiguana7/25/2010

    Count me in! These would be perfect for my little man...

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  41. Isn't Debbie Bliss the BEST??!!!! I learned to knit from her Simply Baby book 3 winters ago and have devoured all of her books and magazines since. I am currently working on my first adult sized piece, the Cabled Gilet from her Spring/Summer mag which is a little scary because it is not child sized! Honestly, I have say this project is all thanks to your blog since you have given me such inspiration to knit something for myself. I am still in love with the orangey-red Vogue sweater coat you made awhile back. Oh magic random number picker, pick me!!

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  42. I'd love to win this book so that I can knit up some cute things for my grand neice and grand nephew who are due late September. Thanks for the opportunity to win!

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  43. Shelly T7/25/2010

    Wonderful designs, hoping I get lucky.

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  44. Kimberly7/25/2010

    I'm six months pregnant and have yet to find the knit for this little one. Well, the knit that I want to knit :)

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  45. Anonymous7/25/2010

    I would love to make the knits in this book for my new niece!

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  46. what a fun new book. i'd love to try a debbie bliss pattern!

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  47. Anonymous7/25/2010

    Oh my, I love Debbie Bliss!!! And would be more than happy to win this copy. Thanks for the offer. Love your blog.

    Liane :)

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  48. I'ts lovelly!! i really like Debbie bliss designs. I'd love a copy;-)

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  49. Oh this is just lovely! My niece just had a baby and I've been looking for things to knit for my new little grandniece!

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  50. You are so nice to offer this book up! I obsess about knitting clothes for my daughter - I would love this!

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  51. As we have a new baby in the family, this book looks just like what I was looking for lately! :)

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  52. I'd love a copy, and am trying to have a child all my own. It would be perfect!

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  53. I can't resist entering a giveaway for a knitting book!

    jeremynjenprice (at) gmail (dot) com

    (Should I happen to win, I'll be out of town without internet access for the next week!)

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  54. I would love this! Thanks!
    Jen

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  55. it does look like a good one! I have a brand new niece to knit for as well!

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  56. it does look like a good one! I have a brand new niece to knit for as well!

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  57. Great giveaway! I'd love the chance to knot some of those cute items.

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  58. Love the chance to knit them too! ;-)

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  59. Just had another boy two months ago, I'd love to have this!

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  60. Anonymous7/25/2010

    Sign me up! I still have wee ones to knit for and I love Debbie Bliss designs.

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  61. The thing that intrigues me is how to customize the garments and accessories. Thanks, Leslie, for the review and Tara, for offering a complimentary copy. Now back to my knitting. I'm hoping to get my jumper done before Fall. :-)

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  62. Wonderful! We have new babies arriving in our family & in friend's homes. Would love to win this book!

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  63. Wonderful! We have new babies arriving in our family & in friend's homes. Would love to win this book!

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  64. I'd love this book to knit something for the new nephew who is due to arrive shortly! I just love your blog and always look forward to reading it! Thank you!

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  65. Oh - I'm so in love with this book! And with a baby on it's way it would be perfect timing :)

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  66. What a great book and a great offer. Thank you

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  67. I would adore to have a copy and I would promise to knit many, many patterns from it.

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  68. Beautiful patterns! This would sure come in handy for all those nieces and nephews I keep getting. My kids are too big, though. :p

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  69. Thank you for the chance!

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  70. Thank you for the chance!

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  71. That book looks cool...and I do have a grandbaby on the way. :-)

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  72. This book looks amazing and I have some friends expecting new little ones. Thank you:)

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  73. wow thats look so amazing like the extra info as beginer to knitting its great. i would love a copy

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  74. It looks like a really nice one. I've had Debbie Bliss
    on the brain the past few days

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  75. Oh my...what a great book to knit my great niece Ellie a "it's your first Christmas" gift!

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  76. I heart Debbie Bliss, and I could use some small-size inspiration! Thanks for offering it.

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  77. I would love to win this, looks so adorable!

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  78. I would love a free copy but I looks good enough to buy

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  79. great book! I would love it to be a gift but Id buy it...

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  80. that looks like an awesome book!

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  81. Darling photos even if I'm not a knitter.

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  82. I've been admiring this book for awhile. I agree - its great!

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  83. looks like a wonderful book! would love to have it in my collection!

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  84. Perfect...seems like everyone is pregnant right now.

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  85. I have so many new baby nieces and nephews being born right now, I am knitting like crazy for them. Love the new fresh ideas in this book! Thanks for offering one of your readers a chance to win one.

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  86. This looks like a wonderful book to help me knit something for my new granddaughter.

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  87. Would so love this lovely Debbie Bliss one!

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  88. Debbie Bliss is so prolific! Thanks!

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  89. oh so lovely... baby needs some new knits! thanks for sharing!

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  90. Yippee! Would love, love, love this book. Thanks for sharing!

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  91. Beautiful book. I wish my kids were still little enough for these knits. Thank goodness for friends having babies.

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  92. Thanks for sharing with your readers!

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  93. Looking forward to seeing this book. Hadn't heard of it before - I feel so out of touch!

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  94. What a wonderful book!

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  95. yes please! thanks leslie :)

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  96. too cute....I have two friends with little babies on the way...would love to try a baby sweater....

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  97. I love the Debbie Bliss patterns for babies (and for children & adults!). They are so timeless and classic and lovely to knit!

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  98. Anonymous7/26/2010

    You can only love Debbie Bliss for her ideas and inspiration when it comes to knit baby and toddler garments. The quality of her products speaks for itself! Thanks for your review.

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  99. Anonymous7/26/2010

    Looks so cute! Count me in.

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  100. Anonymous7/26/2010

    Looks like a fabulous book! I love baby knits (although my babies aren't babies anymore!)

    Thanks for the review!

    Rene'

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  101. Anonymous7/26/2010

    I would love to try some of these also. I have a brand new niece and would love to make her a few things for the future. thanks for hosting such a lovely website.

    Tiffanie
    tiffaniemullis@yahoo.com

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  102. There are a lot of babies I know being born this fall - I'd love to win a copy! Thanks for the opportunity.

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  103. What a great giveaway. I love Debbie Bliss. All of her books are so full of great knits and awesome pictures.

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  104. Eye candy for knitters + good info + cute patterns - what a combination!

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  105. I hope I'm not too late! I would love this book, and it's just in time as it seems there is a baby boom all around me!!!

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  106. Pick me! I think baby knits are so fun:)

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  107. Anonymous7/26/2010

    love your drawing and color choices

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  108. What a great book. I would love a copy.

    Becky

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  109. Oh I would love this!

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  110. I need a baby book to knit something for BF who is going to be a first time grandmother. Thanks!

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  111. Wow,I love love knitting books like this!!

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  112. looks like a great book!

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  114. What a wonderful book. And I have babies popping out all around me!

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  115. I would love to have one:)

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  116. I'd love a copy of this! It's a beautiful book, and I love the concept!

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  117. I have looked through this book several times and totally agree with you. I would love a copy.

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  118. I love all Debbie Bliss so this would be awsome!

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  119. I'd give my eyeteeth for a copy of that book!!

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  120. Anonymous7/26/2010

    Looks like a great new Debbie Bliss book...please....me!!!!!

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  121. Kathie7/26/2010

    I'd love to win the copy of this Debbie Bliss book...it looks like a winner!!! PLEASE>>>ME!!!!

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  122. I have so many babies to knit for right now - I'd love this book!

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  123. I NEED this book miss Leslie!!! Just started knitting again last week! So good to be back in the swing of things :)
    Miss you, love you!!!
    xoxo

    pick me!!!!!

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  124. Would love to look through a copy! Thanks for the opportunity!

    Lisa

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  125. Pick me plz, this looks great!

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  126. Oh, I almost missed this! I'd love to have this book.

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  127. I love a copy of this book!

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  128. WOW ! Such a neat book :)
    Have a happy day :)
    crystal

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  129. Too cute. Would love to be entered. Hope you are having a great week.

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  130. Whoa.. I almost didn't see your post in time! What an adorable book- I see a sweater I want to knit for my little guy already.. :)

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  131. Not sure if this is closed, but thought I'd give it a go!!

    wow this book looks amazing!

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  132. sounds delightful. please include me in your drawing ... you are so kind.

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  133. Michelle8/09/2010

    I would love to have a copy!

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