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~~ Natural Suburbia Blog Anniversary Giveaway~~

By on March 3, 2012 in Giveaways

It’s hard to believe that it has been four years since I started this blog. I began blogging to create a visual diary for our family, it has become that and so much more. The amount of time I spend blogging each day is very precious to me, it allows me to consciously look at our life as a family and plot our journey through each week and year, the ups and downs, knitting, celebrations, birthdays and our garden etc… as we travel this path together. The time has flown, I never knew how many wonderful, kind and talented people I would encounter and connect with. You have all enriched my life tremendously by your encouraging words that you leave in this space. I thank you all, really, I am so honoured and blessed that you are a part of my life. Your generous words are truly a balm for my soul…

I would like to thank you all by offering a special giveaway, because in a way you have come along on this journey with us through this blog and it’s a comfort to me to know that there are friends all over the world, from so many countries, it’s wonderful…

~~**Giveaway**~~
This is an international giveaway, open to all.
I am offering this giveaway to one person.
To enter, just leave a comment, for extra entries, you are welcome to Tweet, Facebook or blog about the giveaway, just remember to let me know each time via a comment that you shared about the giveaway.

People who are following this blog in an email reader: please could you leave a comment here in this giveaway post, you can just click on the title of the post in your reader email, that will bring you through to the post to leave a comment. You will find the comment button below the blog post, just click on it and it will take you to a comment form. The random generator will then be able to count your comment when the winner is chosen on Saturday.

The winner will be chosen on Saturday the 10th of March and announced in this blog post.

Winner:
Congratulations to:

Hi Linda I’m a email reader and I wish you and your family much more years of blogging I love to read your blog, and you have a great give-away.
Thank you so much to everyone who entered the giveaway! Your kind words mean so much to me xo

Here are the giveaway items:

A Maxwell Williams mug to sit and drink tea from while you knit…
Elizabeth Zimmermann’s, Knitter’s Almanac. Don’t you just love reading Elizabeth’s books?
A skein of naturally dyed cochineal Merino yarn.
This pattern has not been released yet, Max, the Meerkat …

Drifter the Whale and Petunia the Pig patterns.

And the Swan Pattern…

You can also find my patterns on Etsy, Craftsy and Ravelry.

PS. I think the Natural Suburbia blog feed is repaired now and if you are subscribed in a reader, you should be receiving your updates in your inbox each time I blog.

Have a wonderful weekend and week.
Linda

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189 Responses to ~~ Natural Suburbia Blog Anniversary Giveaway~~

  1. Vidhya March 3, 2012 at 1:47 pm #

    wow… congrats on your blog anniversary..keep going… you have lovely patterns!!

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  2. Nadja March 3, 2012 at 1:47 pm #

    Your giveaways are always most generous! The mug is so lovely, and I have been wanting to purchase EZ’s book for ages!

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  3. Vidhya March 3, 2012 at 1:50 pm #

    have tweeted the blog giveaway in twitter thru my id…@vidhuraghu

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  4. tartankiwi March 3, 2012 at 1:55 pm #

    Congratulations on 4 years of blogging, that’s a great achievement! Here’s to many more years of wonderful posts…

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  5. Elly March 3, 2012 at 2:03 pm #

    MMm congrats with the blog anniversary , I really like your patterns 😉

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  6. Paulette March 3, 2012 at 2:06 pm #

    Lovely blog and wonderful anniversary give away!!

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  7. Anonymous March 3, 2012 at 2:12 pm #

    OH!!! Congrats on your 4 year anniversary! Thank you for the giveaway opportunity! To be able to knit all those critters!!! My hubby would be relieved that they are knitted as we already have two cats, two dogs and an African Grey Parrot! I tell him forwarned that if we win the lottery, he has to build me an air conditioned barn for more critters for me to love! The tea cup – and it would be my tea cup is so delicate and extra quality yarn is always a special treat!

    Sherri Adams

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  8. Evi March 3, 2012 at 2:12 pm #

    Hmm, I think I might really enjoy reading EZ’s book now that I am attempting to become a knitter!!
    And four years you say – thats a whole lot of posting! Looking forward to stopping by for another four years!
    All the best from Tasmania xxx

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  9. Gea March 3, 2012 at 2:25 pm #

    what a nice giveaway!! 🙂
    i said in dutch :
    heel hartelijk gefeliciteerd met je 4e blog verjaardag,
    ga zo door !!

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  10. EllieMaytheDreamer March 3, 2012 at 2:28 pm #

    I find your blog most interesting! Love the warmth of family and home plus the creativity.

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  11. Anonymous March 3, 2012 at 2:30 pm #

    Congratulations on your anniversary. I always look forward to “visiting” you.

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  12. Joy March 3, 2012 at 2:46 pm #

    Happy anniversary, Linda! What a generous giveaway! The mug and yarn are beautiful and I’ve had EZ’s KA on my list for a long time. 🙂 Blessings, my friend. xoxo

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  13. suzana March 3, 2012 at 3:02 pm #

    Sincere congratulations on the anniversary! What a generous offer, the lucky the one who wins. Yours sincerely! Share on Facebook here:http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=100003357172859 and on my blog: http://waldorfbyme.blogspot.com/2012/03/slonic-od-filca.html
    Suzana

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  14. DianaC March 3, 2012 at 3:06 pm #

    Happy anniversary and may there be many more! I have enjoyed your blog and look forward to your next posting. You bring such joy into the world, especially with your beautiful patterns. May each year bring you more love, laughter and blessings. Diana

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  15. Danielle Sheridan March 3, 2012 at 3:07 pm #

    Hi Linda, just wanted to say I have been following your blog for quite a while now and I have thoroughly enjoyed your wonderful posts. I have got many wonderful ideas from your blog and am aspiring to be able to create patterns like you do! Well done and thank you for your contribution to the blog world!
    Danielle.

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  16. Julie March 3, 2012 at 3:20 pm #

    Congratulations on your anniversary, Linda! I so enjoy reading here.

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  17. Julie March 3, 2012 at 3:21 pm #

    I shared this on facebook!

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  18. Anonymous March 3, 2012 at 3:21 pm #

    Hi Dearest Linda, Congratulations you are real gift to fellow crafters and your generosity always is astounding to me. I admire your energy and the beauty of your blog it always inspires me. i love your creation Creative Friday, I often check in there to spark off ideas, so many. Thank you thank you so much. I am blown away that you also homeschool and your of coursed dedication as a Mum and your love as a Mum always comes thru as a Mum. Supermum. Much love to you. I so love Maxwell and Williams and flowers divine. Going on here… sorry and I have wanted to own a book by the legend Elizabeth Zimmermann and wool by you and patterns – your generosity is very humbling, much love to you divine mother. Wendy wendy@blossomingfamilies.com shared on facebook THANK YOU

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  19. suew10uk March 3, 2012 at 3:24 pm #

    Congratulations on your 4th anniversary.

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  20. Marie March 3, 2012 at 3:25 pm #

    Hi Linda, thank you very much for creating such a wonderful blog! I love how you have these cosy-natural-romantic things here.Thank you!

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  21. Marie March 3, 2012 at 3:29 pm #

    And I tweeted about it here: https://twitter.com/#!/Marie1441/status/175935518385782785

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  22. Creative Design March 3, 2012 at 3:33 pm #

    Oh, Linda, what a great giveaway! I don’t know if I love the yarn, EZ book or the tea and cup! And the patterns……(insert heavy sigh)! Thanks for the chance to win and congrats!

    Best,
    Sheila

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  23. charlotte March 3, 2012 at 3:41 pm #

    happy blog birthday, what a lovely celebration give away.

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  24. lynette March 3, 2012 at 3:46 pm #

    You are really an inspiration to women and mothers all over this earth! Thanks for what you have created and shared.

    Lynette
    lynettelarkins@gmail.com
    Myrtle Beach, SC

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  25. Tracey March 3, 2012 at 3:47 pm #

    Happy anniversary Linda! How wonderful blogs are to connect so many people from around the world together. It is always a joy to visit your space. Thank you for such an generous giveaway, everything is lovely.

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  26. sarah in the woods March 3, 2012 at 3:48 pm #

    congrats on 4 years!

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  27. Shannon Floyd March 3, 2012 at 3:52 pm #

    Linda! Happy Anniversary! Yours was my first introduction to the world of blogging. Thank you for sharing your life and your family with me. You have inspired and encouraged my garden, my knitting, and my homeschooling. Congratulations!
    sfloyd@ptd.net

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  28. Shannon Floyd March 3, 2012 at 3:53 pm #

    Facebooked you!
    sfloyd@ptd.net

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  29. Julia C March 3, 2012 at 3:59 pm #

    Happy four year blogiversary! What a fun giveaway!

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  30. The Sitting Tree March 3, 2012 at 4:00 pm #

    Happy Anniversary! I’m drooling over the squishy pink yarn:)

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  31. melsdaisypatch March 3, 2012 at 4:01 pm #

    Congratulations on 4 fun years of blogging. That mug is so pretty with the little butterfly on it. Thanks for sharing these wonderful goodies with all of us. Good luck to all.

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  32. The Sitting Tree March 3, 2012 at 4:04 pm #

    Shared on FB!

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  33. Anonymous March 3, 2012 at 4:09 pm #

    Thank you for sharing so much of your life with us all, I have enjoyed to see how your family lives and feel encouraged to do more in my own personal life.

    Maria

    mcalia67@yahoo.com

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  34. melsdaisypatch March 3, 2012 at 4:11 pm #

    tweeted about the giveaway here https://twitter.com/#!/DaisyCrochet/status/175944386100727808

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  35. Suzie March 3, 2012 at 4:13 pm #

    Happy blogiversary! I have loved witnessing your journey! Your patterns are wonderful, and your words inspiring. Thank you for celebrating with us!

    justsuzie_s at hotmail dot com

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  36. Janet March 3, 2012 at 4:14 pm #

    I am fascinated with your creativity! I’m a knitter from the St Louis, MO, area (but my husband and I are living in Argentina for a while – short-term mission assignment). I was privileged visit South Africa a few years ago. I’ve followed you for only a couple of months, but I feel like I know you! I LOVE your patterns! Thanks for offering this giveaway!

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  37. Suzie March 3, 2012 at 4:16 pm #

    Shared on facebook. 🙂

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  38. ziezo March 3, 2012 at 4:18 pm #

    Congratulations on your 4 years. It is real fun to follow you and your family, thanks for sharing. Lovely give-away package on top of this. . .

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  39. Marjolein March 3, 2012 at 4:22 pm #

    Hi Linda I’m a email reader and I wish you and your family much more years of blogging I love to read your blog, and you have a great give-away.

    Reply
  40. kbrow March 3, 2012 at 4:35 pm #

    Your blog is a lovely new find, in the new year! Happy Blogoversary!

    Reply
  41. BirchLeaf Designs - Wendy March 3, 2012 at 4:44 pm #

    Wowza! What an awesome collection…Congrats to you for such a lovely and inviting blog!

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  42. Emily March 3, 2012 at 4:48 pm #

    Happy four years! I love your blog!

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  43. Micha March 3, 2012 at 5:12 pm #

    Congratulations on your 4 years, and thank you for such a lovely giveaway. :-)looking forward to many more years of reading.

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  44. Polar Bear Creations Dolls March 3, 2012 at 5:19 pm #

    Happy Bloggerversay Linda! :0) Always love reading here!
    What a wonderful giveaway!

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  45. forevermore March 3, 2012 at 5:19 pm #

    All anniversaries are special – you are sharing yours – how sweet for us! ~Debi djandnoh@yahoo.com 🙂

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  46. moniverdin@hotmail.com March 3, 2012 at 5:21 pm #

    Lovely gift. I have always wanted to make a sweater from that book

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  47. Chrstine March 3, 2012 at 5:21 pm #

    Congratulations on 4 years! I so enjoy following your journey from across the globe.

    Cheers,

    Christine

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  48. Kim March 3, 2012 at 5:28 pm #

    Congratulations Linda,You start my days in such a positive way with your inspiration and shared life,I feel I and all your followers are blessed indeed.Thank you for giving so much.Kim

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  49. Blazney March 3, 2012 at 5:28 pm #

    Happy anniversary and long may you blog. I feel so honored to have a friend in such a far away place – an Alabama South Africa connection

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  50. Rachel March 3, 2012 at 5:43 pm #

    Happy 4 year blogging anniversary! I’m glad you decided to go on a blogging adventure because I have enjoyed ‘meeting’ you and your lovely family. I appreciate your words of encouragement on my blog as well!! 😀 I look forward to many years to come continuing to get to know each other. Blogland has been so much fun to be a part of. So many wonderful people in this big world of ours made smaller by things like blogging.

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  51. Blazney March 3, 2012 at 5:48 pm #

    I just shared on facebook too

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  52. JulMiron March 3, 2012 at 5:59 pm #

    Happy anniversary!
    wonderful giveaway!

    Julia,
    http://julmiron.blogspot.com/

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  53. Carmela March 3, 2012 at 6:00 pm #

    Hi Linda!
    It’s funny how I was looking for hearts to knit for Valentines Day and found someone with a big heart – you! Thanks for helping to make our little planet a closer, tighter knit community. I really appreciate it!
    Carmela

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  54. Cathy March 3, 2012 at 6:02 pm #

    Happy blog anniversary! Thank you for such a generous giveaway!

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  55. Birdie March 3, 2012 at 6:06 pm #

    Love the whale and swan!! What great things you have done in four years!

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  56. Jarka March 3, 2012 at 6:11 pm #

    beautiful patterns, and yarn and mug! love it! 🙂 fingers crossed, I’d love to win 🙂

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  57. lisagreenb March 3, 2012 at 6:18 pm #

    I just found your blog and I love it! I came to visit because of your knitting patterns but am so enchanted by your creativity, your home, family, and those chickens! I have a little girl and I can’t wait to do all of these crafts together with her. You are inspiring and so generous.
    Thank you!

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  58. FroggyMama March 3, 2012 at 6:20 pm #

    Congratulations! What a wonderful giveaway – the Knitters Almanac would be so cool!

    Reply
  59. Claudia March 3, 2012 at 6:23 pm #

    Congratulations, Your blog is a fund of ideas – thank you so much for sharing! Four Years are gone – I look forward to the next years! ;))

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  60. The craft goddess March 3, 2012 at 6:24 pm #

    Happy Anniversary! I just stumbled upon your blog a couple of weeks ago and I really enjoy it. Your cute knitted critters make me smile and you have great ideas for things to do with the kids.

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  61. Teje March 3, 2012 at 6:25 pm #

    Congratulations, Linda! It’s always enjoy to visit you! Thank you for a lovely give away! x Teje

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  62. mary jo March 3, 2012 at 6:26 pm #

    wow what neat patterns I really love the blue whale I must really knit one of these I love the shaping details in the tail. just found you on Ravelry and then saw the link to your blog so I am going to be checking back regularly now.
    I have my finger crossed that I might win a lovely prize too.

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  63. EMMA March 3, 2012 at 6:29 pm #

    Joyeux Anniversaire Natural Suburbia! Thanks for a chance to win all these lovely goodies.

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  64. eidolons March 3, 2012 at 6:32 pm #

    Happy Blog-versary! I feel so very blessed to have been able to peek into your amazing life through your equally amazing blog.

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  65. AKkimmie March 3, 2012 at 6:34 pm #

    love your blog thanks for sharing for 4 years…cheers!

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  66. Mary Lee March 3, 2012 at 6:47 pm #

    FOUR YEARS?!!!! Wow! With that many ideas in your head, it might have exploded without the blog outlet. Keep on keeping on and Congratulations!

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  67. Abigail Marie Kramer March 3, 2012 at 6:52 pm #

    Wonderful giveaway! Thanks for blogging!

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  68. Kristin March 3, 2012 at 7:31 pm #

    Congratulations on four years of blogging! Love your blog and patterns! The whale is so sweet.

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  69. meli March 3, 2012 at 7:36 pm #

    How generous, I LOVE your patterns.I knit 3 for my daughter’s 6 birthday and they are still a favorite gift. I love visiting your blog as it is so soothing and inviting.Thank you for sharing these snapshots of your lives with us.

    Happy Blogiversary
    Melissa

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  70. Mudpies March 3, 2012 at 7:43 pm #

    Happy Anniversary! Hopefully there will be many more years of ideas and inspiration! Thank you!!
    Tiffeny

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  71. Shangching Huitzacua March 3, 2012 at 8:23 pm #

    Just tweeted about the giveaway! https://twitter.com/#!/bakanekosan/status/176009136658587648

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  72. NinnyNoodleNoo March 3, 2012 at 8:25 pm #

    Congratulations on your blog anniversary! And thank you for such a beautiful blog (and such lovely patterns!)

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  73. Shangching Huitzacua March 3, 2012 at 8:25 pm #

    Thank you for such a generous giveaway. I just discovered your blog by chance and I enjoy all the patterns that you posted.

    Happy Anniversary!

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  74. Chiska March 3, 2012 at 8:34 pm #

    Congratulations on your anniversary. Thanks for being a wonderful place to visit.

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  75. craftyaunty March 3, 2012 at 8:46 pm #

    4 years of blogging is an cause for celebration. The meerkat is too cute. I know a 10 year old girl who would surely like one of those. x

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  76. Deb at Merciful Hearts Farm March 3, 2012 at 8:49 pm #

    Congratulations! I rarely miss one of your posts & have come to look forward to them. And your knitted pig looks so lovably squishy 😉

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  77. Beau March 3, 2012 at 8:56 pm #

    Happy Blog Anniversary! I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your blog and finding a view through another window into the world in another hemisphere and continent. I love your family trek photos — seeing animals and birds I have never had the opportunity to observe. Then there is your fantastic interpretations of both domestic and wild life. Fantastic! Thank you for sharing with us! May you have many more years of blogging.

    Nancy

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  78. Kelly @ Creating a Family Home March 3, 2012 at 8:59 pm #

    What a generous giveaway! Happy blogiversary! I love reading about your family’s life. 🙂

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  79. swtpeapati March 3, 2012 at 9:33 pm #

    Happy, happy anniversary Linda!!! I so look forward to all of your blog emails! You have inspired me, encouraged me, and uplifted my life! Thank you for your generosity in sharing not only your talents and God-given gifts, but for sharing you family with us…your world-wide friends! I would love to meet you in person someday!
    BLESSINGS!!! patti

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  80. Anonymous March 3, 2012 at 10:06 pm #

    Congratulations on your blog anniversary! It truly shows in your posts that you love blogging. Thank you for your good work and wonderful ideas and patterns!

    All the best in future endeavors,
    Angèle

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  81. Christine Powell March 3, 2012 at 10:12 pm #

    What a fantastic prize, thank you for the opportunity to win it. I love the Meerkat! Happy anniversary 🙂

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  82. Bearlakenana March 3, 2012 at 10:17 pm #

    Happy anniversary! I really enjoy your blog and look forward to seeing your new creations 😉

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  83. Janet March 3, 2012 at 10:29 pm #

    Shared on FB too… Blessings on your weekend!

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  84. Brittany March 3, 2012 at 11:36 pm #

    First of all…Happy Anniversary!!!!! I am fairly new to your blog but I love reading it and letting it inspire me to be a bit more creative. Thank you so much for sharing.

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  85. All things in His Hands. March 3, 2012 at 11:36 pm #

    Many congratulations on your Anniversary! Your blog is a daily “cup of fresh water” for my creative senses.
    Thank you for inspiring me.
    Niria

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  86. Brittany March 3, 2012 at 11:39 pm #

    Also shared on FB. Thanks again!

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  87. Kat March 4, 2012 at 12:33 am #

    Wow! 4 years! I’ve only recently found your blog, but just finished reading it all. I find you SO inspiring! I LOVE the new meerkat pattern – it’s adorable. And I could really use EZ’s book – I try to buy mine all used, and haven’t found it yet. I was amazed that cochineal could make such a pretty pink. I saw some yarn that Tasha Tudor dyed to weave with (in the book Tasha Tudor’s Heirloom Crafts,) and it was BRIGHT red. Thanks for a chance at your giveaway!

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  88. Melissa March 4, 2012 at 12:46 am #

    Hi! I have shared on fb 🙂

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  89. Melissa March 4, 2012 at 12:48 am #

    great giveaway! looking for my next knitting project…this would be perfect!

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  90. linny March 4, 2012 at 12:54 am #

    Happy blogaversary. What a wonderful giveaway. I always enjoy reading your blog & love seeing all the patterns you create. Thanks for the chance to win all these lovely prizes. lyn.robyn.smith@gmail.com

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  91. Shira March 4, 2012 at 12:56 am #

    congratulations! Can I please be signed up for the raffle too?

    Thanks! and keep on blogging please!

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  92. Knitting Martial Artist March 4, 2012 at 1:22 am #

    Congrats on the wonderful anniversary! Here’s to hoping for another four more! 🙂

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  93. Lady Penguin March 4, 2012 at 1:23 am #

    Happy Anniversary! I am so in love with Drifter! I wanted to rush out and by some blue tonal but I am on a small yarn diet right now.

    Reply
  94. Sylvie Créative - Créations Ma Déco Maison March 4, 2012 at 1:25 am #

    Congratulations! It’s a pleasure to follow you through Google Reader and to participate at your wonderful giveaway!

    Reply
  95. Jayne Marti March 4, 2012 at 1:36 am #

    I do so love your blog and all your gorgeous patterns; and what a generous giveaway! Happy, happy anniversary!

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  96. CheaPet March 4, 2012 at 1:48 am #

    Lovely blog!

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  97. Baa-Me Kniits March 4, 2012 at 2:13 am #

    Congratulations Linda on 4 fabulous years of blogging. You certainly warm all our hearts with your beautiful posts. Thank you for sharing your life with us xx I too am drooling over the yummy pink wool!

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  98. barb March 4, 2012 at 2:47 am #

    YEA!!!!! Finally I can post a comment. Your blog has been busy! That is GREAT! HAPPY 4th ANNIVERSARY. Thank you for giving us 4 wonderful years of your creativity and the opportunity to peak at life in South Africa. You can’t imagine how wonderful it is to get a note that you have written a new post.
    Also, THANK YOU for offering this wonderful giveaway. I wish everyone good luck. However, I would love to win this giveaway. That Meerkat is the cutest little guy.

    Also shared on FB and will be posting on my blog, http://www.knittingthrutheittybittys.blogspot.com in a few hours.

    Have a wonderful weekend.

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  99. renesews March 4, 2012 at 2:55 am #

    Happy Anniversary. This is such an awesome blog!!!

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  100. Pamela March 4, 2012 at 2:58 am #

    Thank you for your wonderful blog and generosity.

    Reply
  101. Charlotte March 4, 2012 at 3:06 am #

    congratulations and happy anniversary. Here’s to many many more.

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  102. Anonymous March 4, 2012 at 3:26 am #

    Wishing you a very Happy Annivsary. Greatly enjoy your blog and always look forward to your new patterns.

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  103. The Parscal's March 4, 2012 at 4:56 am #

    What a generous giveaway I would love to win.

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  104. Charis's Mum March 4, 2012 at 5:00 am #

    Congrats on your blogging adventures over the last four years!! Hope you have more years of blogging ahead.

    Reply
  105. Carmen March 4, 2012 at 5:19 am #

    Congratulations on your anniversary! What a great prize package – thanks for the chance to win!

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  106. Connie K. March 4, 2012 at 6:00 am #

    Oh my, a giveaway where everything is my favorite. Pick me!

    greyowl60 at yahoo dot com

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  107. Tanya M March 4, 2012 at 6:15 am #

    Congratulations on your 4th Anniversary!
    And thank you for the giveaway! It’s fabulous!

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  108. Tanya M March 4, 2012 at 6:24 am #

    I just shared this giveaway on Facebook as Tanya Rubezhov.

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  109. Tanya M March 4, 2012 at 6:30 am #

    I just blogged about this giveaway.
    http://tasik77.livejournal.com/17141.html

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  110. K March 4, 2012 at 8:12 am #

    Congrats, my dear. And I love the whale. Just love him.

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  111. Doreen B March 4, 2012 at 8:50 am #

    Thanks for the chance to win some fabulous goodies!
    I enjoy your blog. Best wishes on your blogiversary!

    Reply
  112. frau kreativberg March 4, 2012 at 9:07 am #

    Congratulations!!!!!
    I’d love to win 😉
    Greetings from sunny Austria 🙂
    maria

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  113. kim March 4, 2012 at 9:52 am #

    weeee! a giveaway! i love your patterns and plan on buying a few whether i win or not ☺

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  114. K March 4, 2012 at 10:04 am #

    This isn’t a second entry – it’s just to say that I’m so glad jenni won the whale pattern yesterday. Makes me feel almost as pleased as if I’d won it myself. Thank you for being so generous. The tail – just wonderful!

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  115. Danjaday March 4, 2012 at 10:41 am #

    happy anniversary. i love mugs and this one is georgeous!

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  116. Natalie March 4, 2012 at 11:00 am #

    Ooh, how cool, I want to take part please.

    Congrats on your anniversary.

    Will be tweeting and Facebooking this entry also.

    x

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  117. Natalie March 4, 2012 at 11:03 am #

    Oh, sorry didn’t read properly.

    Just tweeted your post

    x

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  118. Natalie March 4, 2012 at 11:04 am #

    Just shared your post on Facebook.

    x

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  119. Emma T March 4, 2012 at 11:06 am #

    Oh it’s lovely to find blogs like this based in the southern hemisphere. Beautiful giveaway

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  120. Carli March 4, 2012 at 11:40 am #

    Wow, 4 years! Congratulations and thanks for the giveaway.

    Reply
  121. Solorn March 4, 2012 at 11:44 am #

    What a lovely give away. Something like this would really help me get my knitting mojo back. I’ve no idea where it’s gone but it took a trip last year and hasn’t come back!

    Reply
  122. UmmRania March 4, 2012 at 3:18 pm #

    WoooHoo, 4 years AND a giveaway, glad I checked my blogs today, I almost didnt!

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  123. W-S Wanderings March 4, 2012 at 4:41 pm #

    Linda, you really nailed it – the charm of blogging, I mean – in your opening paragraph. Happy Blogiversary! The giveaway is a delight. Thank you.

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  124. Mama Gone Green March 4, 2012 at 5:28 pm #

    Thanks for the chance!

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  125. dawn March 4, 2012 at 6:09 pm #

    What a sweet, generous giveaway! Congrats on four years of blogging.

    Reply
  126. suburban prep March 4, 2012 at 6:20 pm #

    How wonderful. Celebrate. Congratulations on the milestone.

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  127. Anonymous March 4, 2012 at 7:00 pm #

    Hi Linda, Greetings from Massachusetts. I love to read your blog and knit your patterns. -Libby email me at neil99@verizon.net Thanks!

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  129. fluffydog March 4, 2012 at 9:32 pm #

    Congratulations on 4 years of blogging. Have only just found your blog but am loving finding out about you and your family and look forward to reading more in the future. What beautiful things for your give away.

    Morag x

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  130. Stel March 4, 2012 at 9:40 pm #

    Happy 4 years Linda! I only discovered your blog fairly recently, always interesting to read. Cochenille died wool! Now thaat I would love to see. I did my final year project for my Agric degree on prickly pear, and know that cochenille is considered a pest for that crop – but used for so many purposes, including the colour in lipstick (long ago).

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  131. lorraine March 4, 2012 at 11:05 pm #

    congrats! lovely giveaway 🙂 raineoc@yahoo.com

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  132. Melanie March 4, 2012 at 11:07 pm #

    What a wonderful giveaway I love your blog!,

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  133. Lori ann March 5, 2012 at 12:20 am #

    goodness gracious! what a giving person you are dear linda, it’s your anniversary and i feel i should be giving you a gift for all that you share. thank you for your generous, clever heart, yes i would be thrilled to win. i would finally knit your patterns while reading elizabeth (my very favorite)while drinking rooibos tea in that pretty cup, all while thinking of you!
    xxx lori

    congratulations on 4 years!

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  134. Anonymous March 5, 2012 at 12:22 am #

    What an amazing giveaway! I haven’t been reading your blog for 4 years I must confess, but it has been quite a while and I love recommending it to others, you are amzingly talented, kind and generous. xxBrenda

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  135. Peppermint Mocha Mama March 5, 2012 at 1:10 am #

    What a wonderful accomplishment – 4 years! Congratulations and thank you for giving us presents on your special day. You are so crazy talented and it’s been fun reading along.

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  136. Carrie March 5, 2012 at 1:34 am #

    Wow, congratulations on 4 years of blogging! And a very beautiful and generous giveaway.

    ~carrie~

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  137. Maryanne & Duke March 5, 2012 at 2:02 am #

    Many congratulations on your anniversary. Your patterns are gorgeous.

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  138. Shannon March 5, 2012 at 3:08 am #

    My gosh that Meerkat is cute! Happy four years Linda. xx

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  139. renee ~ heirloom seasons March 5, 2012 at 5:30 am #

    Dear Linda, I am happy to have found you as a friend in this interesting blogging world. And I thank you for all the beauty and talent you share with us. Such a nice giveaway, beautiful yarn, and I love your swan!
    XO Renee

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  140. cirila March 5, 2012 at 5:38 am #

    What a sweat give away – the mug is lovely. I really enjoy seeing what you’re creating, picture of your yard and chickens, especially because you’re in the opposite seasons of me. Happy 4 year anniversary!

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  141. Anonymous March 5, 2012 at 8:28 am #

    Wow, such a beautiful giveaway!
    Congratulations on your 4th year anniversary!
    I know your blog only for a year, but I love it and check it regularly.
    Ramona from Romania

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  142. otilia March 5, 2012 at 8:41 am #

    Congratulations on your anniversary dear linda you are amzingly talented I love to read your blog and knit your patterns.

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  143. Mama Ruck March 5, 2012 at 8:56 am #

    Thanks for sharing this wonderful giveaway. Congratulations on your anniversary

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  144. stephka March 5, 2012 at 10:13 am #

    your patterns are so georgous, i always dream of knitting them. thank you for sharing your creativity with us!!!!

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  145. mich.babs March 5, 2012 at 11:08 am #

    What an awesome giveaway.

    … and Max the Meerkat is adorable! (He’s stuck on my pinterest board now too.)

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  146. The Provincial Homemaker March 5, 2012 at 12:00 pm #

    Congratulations. I would love to be included in your giveaway. I am such a novice knitter and have so much to learn – a Elizabeth Zimmerman would be brilliant.

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  147. Susan D March 5, 2012 at 1:54 pm #

    Congratulations! I would love to be included in your giveaway! Such a beautiful fantastic prizes!

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  148. Susan D March 5, 2012 at 1:54 pm #

    I have added your giveaway to my blog: http://susand1408giveaways.blogspot.com/2012/03/giveaways-ending-9th-march-2012.html

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  149. Hawthorn March 5, 2012 at 2:44 pm #

    Such a generous give away – thank you for not only the goodies but the good read over the years
    x

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  150. Celestine March 5, 2012 at 3:28 pm #

    WOW what wonderful gifts. Congrats on your blog. I enjoy it so.

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  151. LiseG. March 5, 2012 at 3:44 pm #

    I so enjoy reading about you and your families’ daily adventures! Having this giveaway just proves to me what a generous heart you have!!

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  152. Ligoakoma March 5, 2012 at 3:51 pm #

    Congratulations for this anniversary! You have a very inspiring blog! I also started my blog as a family diary, but I’m not as regular as you. I hope some day I’ll blog like you.

    I love your giveaway! Thanks for such nice posts!

    🙂

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  153. Grace March 5, 2012 at 3:53 pm #

    Happy Anniversary! What a fun giveaway…your patterns are so cute. They are definitely things I would have fun creating for my children.:)

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  154. Grace March 5, 2012 at 3:53 pm #

    I just retweeted your blog giveaway…gotta share the love!:)

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  155. Natalie March 5, 2012 at 5:05 pm #

    I wasn’t going to enter the give-away because I live in Canada and I thought it would be unreasonable shipping to get the items here, but then I scrolled down and saw the patterns included as well and couldn’t resist. What a generous offer.

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  156. Anonymous March 5, 2012 at 5:11 pm #

    HI Linda,I would love to win the book.Thanks for all the beautiful patterns.I will have to knit some of them sometime..
    Regards Trudie

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  157. no spring chicken March 5, 2012 at 5:23 pm #

    Well, my chances may be looking slim but I’m not missing out on the slim chance it might be me! Elizabeth Zimmerman and Linda patterns? I’m in with my fingers crossed, my toes crossed, my eyes crossed…

    Blessings, Debbie

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  158. Lori March 5, 2012 at 5:40 pm #

    Happy Anniversary Linda! I have so enjoyed visiting your blog and meeting your family and seeing the lovliness in which you live. The patterns are always fun, particularly loving the whale and swan. 🙂 Thanks for all you share!
    Lori

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  159. Sabine March 5, 2012 at 5:46 pm #

    Congratulations for your anniversary.
    Regards from Germany
    Sabine

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  160. justjenn March 5, 2012 at 5:55 pm #

    Congratulations! And this is such a sweet giveaway. Thank you for your inspirations. I enjoy reading your blog.

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  161. Carolknits March 5, 2012 at 8:50 pm #

    I just love the photos of your family and the beautiful area around your home. It’s nice to see the sunshine and greenery as we here in New England are slowly coming out of winter!
    Carol Ann

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  162. Katie March 5, 2012 at 9:55 pm #

    Congratulations on four years of blogging! I enjoy reading your blog and your patterns so much! Thanks for the wonderful giveaway!

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  163. Kimberly R. March 5, 2012 at 11:28 pm #

    congratulations! and thanks for the giveaway!

    k_rampersad03 at yahoo dot com

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  164. Anonymous March 6, 2012 at 1:31 am #

    Happy Blogaversary Linda
    Your blogs are always an inspiration and a joy to receive. I love Autumn too, more so this year as we have had a wet and cool summer, though losing PillyBunny on our one excessively hot day was very sad for the children. Hope the chook is getting better. Warm wishes and Autumnal glows Clare

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  165. Maria Petric March 6, 2012 at 2:26 am #

    How lovely! All of the patterns on your blog are so neat. It’s very fun to keep up with all of the things that you are keeping busy with. More and more it makes me wish I could be doing the same. Congratulations on your blog’s anniversary I hope to continue seeing more. Cheers!

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  166. Mel March 6, 2012 at 3:49 am #

    Congrats on 4 years! 🙂 What a beautiful and thoughtful giveaway!! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  167. Dana Christine March 6, 2012 at 6:14 am #

    Awww man I really hope I win! Especially since I didn’t get anything in return from my Valentine’s swap partner!!!! =[ fingers crossed. I need SOMETHING good to happen for once =\

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  168. Anonymous March 6, 2012 at 3:31 pm #

    gRACIAS POR LAS COSAS BELLAS QUE CREAS , ME GUSTARIA GANARME ALGUN PATRON BENDICIONES PARA TODOS

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  169. bentneedle March 6, 2012 at 3:59 pm #

    Happy blog anniversary!! What a lovely giveaway, and a lovely blog. 🙂

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  170. Anonymous March 6, 2012 at 5:43 pm #

    Happy anniversary – time flies when you’re having fun?

    You have the ability to take yarn and work your incredible magic that leaves me amazed at how alive the results are. It’s a really special gift – I’m so glad you share it.

    I wish you many years of creativity and blogging – so I can keep enjoying.

    Isabel (South Africa)

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  171. Bríd March 6, 2012 at 7:05 pm #

    Happy Anniversary! Thank you for the beautiful, creative and inspiring posts. Your blog is a joy to read and a window into life in South Africa. Such a generous giveaway too! Have a lovely Tuesday! Love and light from an Irish knitter in California!

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  172. fleureche March 6, 2012 at 9:28 pm #

    Happy Anniversary! Thank you for sharing such wonderful words and beauty with all of us! Thanks for the chance to win your wonderful giveaway too! : )

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  173. Cheryl March 6, 2012 at 10:46 pm #

    Congratulations on 4 years. Your blog is so inspirational. Such a pretty giveaway to boot. How can I resist joining in!

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  174. Ellen March 7, 2012 at 1:06 am #

    Hello! I am so happy to have come to your website! You have such varied talents and to share them with the rest of us out in the ciber world is truly a blessing! Thanks for a chance at your anniversary giveaway. Blessings abound. Namaste.

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  175. Lola March 7, 2012 at 2:28 am #

    Congratulations!! You have a lovely blog and your patterns are beautiful! Love from Spain

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  176. Nadja March 7, 2012 at 7:28 pm #

    happy blog birthday! love from slovenia

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  177. Andrea March 7, 2012 at 9:13 pm #

    I love these patterns…I really need to get inspired and knitting!

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  178. barb March 8, 2012 at 6:39 am #

    I commented on my blog, http://www.knittingthrutheittybittys.blogspot.com , about your FANTASTIC giveaway. Counting the days to see who the lucky winner is. My fingers are crossed. I adore the meerkat and Glider, too cute.

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  179. Wooly Knits n Bits March 8, 2012 at 3:32 pm #

    What a fun giveaway and congrats on your anniversary!
    I love EZ and the patterns look like so much fun
    Rav: zenitude
    woolyknitsnbits(at)live(dot)ca

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  180. cguard(on rav) March 8, 2012 at 7:15 pm #

    drool… i want to be you blogging and pattern creating and enjoying my family would love to win

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  181. MJ March 8, 2012 at 11:01 pm #

    what a cute giveaway.. patterns that is 🙂

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  182. Julie March 8, 2012 at 11:39 pm #

    Congratulations on your anniversary. I’m so glad I found your blog – it’s so inspiring!

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  183. Marta March 9, 2012 at 9:11 am #

    Congratulations!!!! It is a very nice blog! I think I am going to be a real fan of it!

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  184. Marta March 9, 2012 at 9:14 am #

    I shared on facebook!

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  185. Josie March 9, 2012 at 9:42 am #

    Congratulations! and, thank you for the chance to win!

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  186. fehnna March 9, 2012 at 6:57 pm #

    Congratulations Linda! Thanks for providing such a wonderful site to visit – your wonderful familiy and pictures, recipies and, of course, patterns! Looking forward to many more years to come!

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  187. The craft goddess March 9, 2012 at 7:59 pm #

    I thought I had already commented but don’t see my comment. Apologize if this is a dup. I also shared on FB.

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  188. Anonymous March 10, 2012 at 2:11 pm #

    I am probably too late for the contest, sigh. Love your patterns. 🙂 Helen

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  189. Anonymous March 10, 2012 at 2:13 pm #

    I’m not sure it went through. So if this is a double, I apologize. Love your patterns. Adorably cute. I’m probably too late for the anniversay contest, sigh. Helen

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