Fun news today, readers! Etsy seller
Prior Patterns is hosting a giveaway and discount for us this week. I got in touch with Sheila, the shop owner, after buying a cute dress pattern from her. Turns out she's a reader and wanted to do a little something for all of us. How sweet! Anyway, the prize is a $20 gift certificate to use in
her shop (which is full of patterns from various eras).
Enter by commenting here, making sure that your comment has a way for me to get in touch with you (linking to your blog, leaving an email address, etc.). You have til the end of the day on Friday to enter! All countries eligible.
Sheila is also giving us a coupon for 10% off your purchase in her shop, until the end of the year! Use the code
10GERTIE2013 when checking out.
Here are a few beauties from Prior Patterns to inspire you:
A big thanks to Sheila for the giveaway and giveaway!
P.S. As you can see, my blog re-design is underway! I love to get your feedback, just please keep in mind that it is a work in progress and some things are funky right now. Change is weird, right?
Those patterns are really cute! Btw, the new layout is great, very organized :) I have a new layout coming to my blog later this week I hope... it takes so much time to make!
ReplyDelete-Amy
www.thatssewamy.com
Wow! The blog looks fab! I would love to win this prize - spkyman@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteLove the redesign and the giveaway! Wishing you all of the best!
ReplyDeleteCarol
cjckson@gmail.com
I'd love to win this!
ReplyDeleteThe new layout looks great! Thanks for the contest!
ReplyDeleteHow lovely! cherylspinner@gmail.com is the way to find me. Cheryl
ReplyDeleteWow, what a lovely offer from Sheila ! Fingers crossed. :-)
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Your stuff is so inspirational and helps me when I get stuck using older patterns. I am fairly new to sewing but have tons of experience with vintage and antique crochet patterns. Email: Kyriesutra@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!!!
ReplyDeleteezrinjaz@varnes.org
The new blog design is much more you! Please enter me to win!
ReplyDeleteOoh, what a lovely idea. I shall be a good sport and visit her Etsy shop, too.
ReplyDeleteamandarsurbey@gmail.com
That's great, would love this! And the new blog design is looking great.
ReplyDeletelost_newf@takedanger.com
I'm always on the lookout for a new old pattern:)
ReplyDeletefrancield@yahoo.com
Oh I love that Simplicity 8036. Great giveaway! Good luck with the blog remodel. hostess {at} host-itnotes.com
ReplyDeleteThanks! Cute redesign, too.
ReplyDeleteFabulous! Love the pink pattern layout! These patterns are so much fun! How sweet to share the sewing love. :)
ReplyDeleteI'd love to feature a sew-a-long type blog entry for one of these patterns once my blog's off and running! Thanks ladies!
ellie682@gmail.com
Ooh it looks like she has some really great patterns! knw255 at nyu dot edu
ReplyDeleteOoh! What a great giveaway! Thanks for sharing with us :)
ReplyDeleteBeth
bethlo@hvc.rr.com
I love any vintage pattern : ) Thanks for the giveaway. I also like the "Bewitched" effect of the new layout
ReplyDeleteive been reading you all weekend on my phone so just saw your new layout!
ReplyDeletethanks for the give away.. gonna cross my fingers for this one. it was great meeting you at the make workshop x
http://lovelola.com
I'm just excited to find this shop in general and the giveaway is an added bonus.
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mlallegro@comcast.net
Sorry, I wasn't sure how to properly comment on this blog.
ReplyDeleteLove the pattern background, and the giveaway is great!
ReplyDeleteydechance (at) hotmail [dot] com
I would love to enter thank you!
ReplyDeleteThe new design is great - and I would love the oppertunity to add more vintage patterns to my collection!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win
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8036 is adorable in polka dots! How fun!
ReplyDeletelove the new design! & thanks for the opportunity :)
ReplyDeleteNice new design. One more vintage pattern? Yes, please!
ReplyDeleteLOVE Vintage and Retro patterns!! Thank you for the giveaway! :D
ReplyDeleteThese patterns are so lovely! There is just a certain something that you can only get in a vintage pattern.
ReplyDelete-iamamoose1@msn.com
The new design is good. Thanks for the giveaway, I love vintage patterns but haven't had the chance yet to use one.
ReplyDeleteMichelle
shell_rock_44 @ Hotmail.com
Just when I thought my sewing room was organized, and I'd declared a purchase freeze, something like this comes along... *sigh* always room for a few more patterns.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to enter, thanks, robertbibarel@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteAwww, I'd love to win this! I'm always looking for new patterns to include in my 27 Dresses Challenge!!
ReplyDeleteThe new design is promising!
ReplyDelete...and the patterns are amazing. ♥
Thanks Sheila! I am keeping my fingers crossed.
ReplyDeletekatrinamariebird@gmail.com
Cool giveaway!
ReplyDeleteBookworm667@gmail.com
Your blog looks great - I love the new header! And thanks for the giveaway. I can't wait to get started on something fun and vintage!
ReplyDeleteWow! Totally thought I was on the wrong blog for a moment! Love it though. :)
ReplyDeleteStephanie girlwiththestarspangledheart[at]gmail[dot]com
Thank you both for the lovely giveaway! There are some wonderful patterns in there and my mind is now full of visions of new pretty frocks...
ReplyDeleteLove the new page design so far as well!
haroldthehappypengi at yahoo dot com
Thank you for the giveaway, I have looked at her site and have mentally picked out some patterns...in case I win! :) gmsale7071 at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win! You can tell me I am the happy winner at jesoikkeli at gmail dot com:)
ReplyDeleteLove your new blog design! Thank you for the giveaway.
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This'd be great! Knocking on wood, crossing fingers, throwing a pinch of salt over my shoulder...
ReplyDeleteAwesome. I love the vintage/retro look for sewing! My name is Andrea. stippler86 at mail dot com
ReplyDeleteI love vintage patterns! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteOh, what a great giveaway, thank you so much. So many beautiful patterns...
ReplyDeletee.t.t.e@gmx.ch
Cute! Count me in!
ReplyDeletebehappy9254@gmail.com
Must look to see if she has my addiction... kids' patterns!
ReplyDeleteI'll play! My Blog: http://wouldiwearitinparis.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteBlog looks good. It looks like you no longer have a blog roll?
Oh my, such wonderful patterns! Fingers crossed :)
ReplyDeleteBlog looks amazing! Pleeeeze pick meeeeee! :)
ReplyDeleteSherri.archer@gmail.com
www.sherriarcher.com
I'm sure you could send carrier pigeon and smoke signals too :)
Love the patterns!
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i love vintage patterns! nina.lisowska@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteAlways love a free pattern. Now going to look to see what i NEED from their collection. heh. k.
ReplyDeletelooking good, lots of fun looking patterns,and one I just bought.
ReplyDeleteOoh I do love a good vintage pattern. Loving the new blog look too, particularly the pattern background!
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Love vintage patterns! What a great giweaway! Count me in! Email: tone_vegsund@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteCool! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteCute choices there!
ReplyDeleteAnd loving the changes to the blog! The background image is absolutely perfect!
I like the new layout! I'm glad that you've kept a special page for your Vogue '52 project, too.
ReplyDeleteI love looking at vintage patterns on Etsy, but hadn't stumbled upon Prior Patterns before. So many cute things to choose from! Thank you to Sheila (and to you!) for the giveaway.
How exciting. I love finding out about a new Etsy shop that I hadn't heard of. Fingers crossed! holly.lewis@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteLove me a giveaway! Thanks for the coupon, too, Sheila! I will be sure to go take a look at all of the goodies you have in your shop.
ReplyDeleteChanel
totallybasted.wordpress.com
Ooh, what a lovely giveaway! I love the look of Simplicity 8036 - so very mod! And the new layout looks fantastic :)
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I love finding new etsy shops through giveaways!
ReplyDeleteThat mail order apron pattern is wonderful
Would love to win!!! alba4195@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteOh, how I love vintage patterns! Thanks for the giveaway. elizabeth dot k dot parisi at gmail dot com.
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Thanks for hosting the giveaway! I will hold my comments about the new layout until we see the final look as I know it is a work in progress. That is awesome that she is offering a discount for the whole year!! Yay!! :)
ReplyDeleteI laugh that I love vintage patterns so much now. I was always trying to get my Mom to let me wear her dresses. I do love vintage!! drengr04@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun giveaway! Thanks so much.
ReplyDeletethanks! mokyscrap@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI just spent several minutes looking through her shop. Squee!
ReplyDeleteminaholliday@gmail.com
Great giveaway! Thank you! jessicaweese(at)yahoo(dot)com.
ReplyDeleteI have just started sewing with vintage patterns this would be so cool. Corilita16@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI went and checked out her patterns and was pleasantly pleased to see she's a fellow Canadian! Makes the shipping costs easier to swallow! Thanks Gertie for the introduction.
ReplyDeletegirliefrank@hotmail.com
Wow, thanks for introducing me to this great shop! I certainly have more than my fair share of patterns but some of these are pretty hard to resist, very reasonably priced too. pa7oma(at)yahoo(dot)com(dot)mx
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool shop! Need some of these patterns in my life.
ReplyDeleteI like the new layout, but I think the preview blocks should have some relevant preview text in them rather than the first 3 or 4 lines of the entry. Several of them cut off in weird spots.
I would love to win!
ReplyDeletegreat etsy store! Love the new layout, really pretty and uncluttered, that is visually easy on the eyes.
ReplyDeleteWow! Thanks for the discount and the giveaway! I think change is good i like the new design ;) lacurlie at hotmail dot com
ReplyDeleteThis is a great competition! I'd love to get my hands on some vintage US patterns which are harder to track down in the UK!
ReplyDeleteriav@hotmail.com
The new look of your blog looks really great so far! Can't wait to see it when it's finished :)
ReplyDeleteI would love to take part in the give away *fingers crossed*
I would love to win! New site looks great!!
ReplyDeletebike6564(at)gmail(dot)com
I looked at my screen and wondered when I subscribed to a new blog.... only to realise you've begun your redesign. You got me... I'm not usually a fan of the colour pink, but this looks great so far.
ReplyDeleteCool giveaway! Count me in.
Oops! Just remembered that I left out my contact.... islandpotpourri (at) gmail (dot)com
DeleteI love vintage patterns and I find them a lot easier after purchasing your book Gertie. Please enter me in the contest! I would love to purchase a few with a coupon and a few more on top of that!
ReplyDeleteIve always wanted to try out a vintage pattern but they kinda scare me with my lack of skills thus far. Winning might inspire me to step outside of my comfort zone
ReplyDeletenmm333@gmail.com
vintage patterns? sounds great!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful design! I love Sun Young Park's illustrations. I just found your book at our local library today - so excited to dive into it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the contest! I love vintage patterns!
ReplyDeleteGreat!
ReplyDeletelizzyisi @ yahoo.com
Great for the giveaway and thanks to Sheila for the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteOooooh great givaway!! Such gorgeous patterns :)
ReplyDeleteThank you!
uk_nickster@hotmail.com
Would love to be entered into the draw... linseyblack@yahoo.co.uk
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome giveaway! I love vintage patterns.
ReplyDeleteksbh01 at yahoo dot com
Love the patterns, and the new design :)
ReplyDeleteRankkaApina(at)gmail.com
Thank you so much for introducing us to Sheila and her patterns! Who doesn't love a fabulous vintage pattern? Inspiration galore!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the giveaway and I look forward to following your site!
Lovely patterns, would love a chance to win! :)
ReplyDeleteAnd liking the new design so far!
jolien_848 (at) hotmail (dot) com
The blog is looking great! And thanks for the giveaway!
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Thank you soo much! I love the patterns!
ReplyDeleteidaira.hdz@gmail.com
I am currently using vintage dress patterns as inspiration for my wedding dress. There are just some style that never go out of fashion!
ReplyDeletethanks for a wonderful give away. I am addicted to vintage patterns. sewlikechanel@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the giveaway! I love vintage patterns!
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I love a vintage pattern! email address is my name (all one word) at gmail.com
ReplyDeleteYes please! Lovely give away...
ReplyDeletetina_crossgrove (at) hotmial (dot) com
Ooo... thanks for the heads up about Prior Patterns. Some lovely ones on there. Please count me in for that giveaway. Your site's looking really neat but missing a header? May well be that I'm viewing in Bloglovin'. But whatever it looks like you always have such great content, that's for sure! :-) www.ooobop.com
ReplyDeleteLike I need any more patterns... But I still won't be able to resist!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great giveaway! Thanks!
ReplyDeletekashurst@gmail
Thanks for the chance at this giveaway!
ReplyDeletebbclemmer@gmail.com
Wow nice give away! Thanks for the chance to win, i,d love to make a vintage dress ;)
ReplyDeleteNikiehughes@hotmail.com
Thank you so much for the giveaway! The selection at Prior Patterns is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteannezoeller@earthlink.net
Oooo, so many beautiful patterns! Thanks!
ReplyDeletehello (at) minnow (dot) co (dot) nz
Sweet indeed! And what a lovely shop!
ReplyDeleteI have the most amazing vintage fabric and need just the right pattern for it. Looks like I found the source. Gorgeous collection of patterns to choose from. I'm in love :) karynkong01@optusnet.com.au
ReplyDeleteOoohh, I want in, please! I'm dreaming of maiking a real 50s dress with a full skirt and everything.
ReplyDeletejohanna@projectsbyme.se
Oooh my dream giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the chance to win... and some inspiration x
ange@mermaidspurse.org.nz
Love the retro look. I'm so glad I kept my mother's patterns from the 40's and 50's.
ReplyDeleteherebdragons@yahoo.com
You can never have too many vintage patterns...I'm in! =)
ReplyDeleteVintage Patterns are great, i love reading and studying older patterns. Thanks for having a giveaway!
ReplyDeletec00kytay@hotmail.com
Thank you for the chance to win such cute patterns!
ReplyDeleteLove Vintage Patterns! Not only do they bring back a lot of memories for me, I love the clean lines and couture methods of sewing. No sergers back then. A young seamer can learn more from Vintage Patterns about techniques and line than from most modern schools and books!
ReplyDeleteThanks you so much for this cute give awayI I'm in!
ReplyDeletesarahvandersmissen@gmail.com
vintage patterns have such interesting lines!--anne
ReplyDeleteawesome give away!! :)
ReplyDeleteleslie_campillo@yahoo.com
Lay out can be a less than enjoyable task, although the end product will probably be worth it. Good luck on finishing it up and thank you for hosting the give away.
ReplyDeleteThank you for getting me onto these patterns, I made and wore one to Melbourne Cup last year. Great giveaway! jillian77@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteWonderful! Not like I already have too many... hhansen41(at)hotmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteHeather
Ooo! Good luck everyone!
ReplyDeleteAngie
ladyangela at hotmail.ca
Thanks for the giveaway! I didn't know Prior patterns but it looks interesting.
ReplyDeletesaruqa at gmail dot com
Hurray for vintage patterns! - dixieheartless@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteCommenting to enter the giveaway. Looking forward to checking out Prior Patterns on Etsy!
ReplyDeletewoesis AT mac DOT com
Crossing my fingers!
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I'd have to pick something simple... I'm still brand new to sewing and patterns intimated me so. Chrystal - mootard8@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteLove the changes & Shelia's generous offer.
ReplyDeleteanavollmer5@gmail.com
I do not need anymore vintage patterns, but that has never stopped me. (: deadpan_diva@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteGreat selection of patterns. My favorite is http://www.etsy.com/au/listing/123128505/50s-mccall-7531-button-down-dress-with?ref=shop_home_active
ReplyDeleteclairewestwood(at)hotmail.com
I love you blog so much. I wish I could read all of the posts. I borrowed your book from our local library and then immediately went out and purchased it. I told my husband that I am going to make everything, (as soon as I figure out how to do a FBA for my nursing mama bosoms). I just want to say that your rock.
ReplyDeleteelle_boisselle(at)hotmail(dot)com
What a great giveaway and thanks for hosting, lollylocks@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteI would love to be able to reference all your detailed sew-along / tutorials in one easy click. For instance, when I was making my coat i was constantly looking for either your red dress or Earl Grey posts. Change is good! I'm looking forward to the new blog!
ReplyDeletewhat a great prize, thanks gertie!
ReplyDeleteAlways love vintage patterns! I would love to make a 40s or 50s dress for my wedding anniversary. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteNice prize package and great Etsy store. Sarah.hodgson@cogeco.ca
ReplyDeleteI have never tried a "true" vintage pattern-would love to win.
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ReplyDeleteUm, please put me in the pouch for the cat to pick out :-)
Anyway, I'll be checking out this shop. That's a pretty exciting collection!
Have just started collection old patterns. My daughter loves the 50's. She also has been collecting old aprons. Thanks for the new shop. Love your blog !
ReplyDeleteNice to see that not all her patterns are super expensive! Which just always entices me to spend more really :)
ReplyDeletekat_degraaf@ Hotmail . com
Oh would love to get some more vintage patterns in my collection!
ReplyDeletelifeofdi (at) gmail (dot) com
How timely! I was just thinking I need a house dress pattern to sew up for my late summer/early fall wardrobe.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win and letting us know about the Etsy shop! http://createquiltsew.wordpress.com/
ReplyDeleteAdorable patterns, I'd love to have one! I have yet to start using vintage patterns so this would be a good place to start :)
ReplyDeleteI just started using vintage patterns after sewing for so long! I hope I win!
ReplyDeletestylememary at gmail dot com
I love vintage patterns!! And, Gertie, I'm still waiting to see your Kitty dress...
ReplyDeleteTara Debbie
trodri1886@aol.com
Oh, so many beautiful patterns! I recently completed my fist real vintage pattern (a 1950s collarless shirtdress; some pics here; http://www.mysewingcircle.com/project/show/12083), and I'd love to get my hands on some more!
ReplyDeleteI guess it's worth a shot, right? Please please please!
ReplyDeleteOooh, that's just fueling my addiction. *crosses fingers*
ReplyDeleteMeagan
silkvelvetandlace.com
hmmm.... free patterns.... yay
ReplyDeletejillebott@hotmail.com
ps. I am waiting on that kitty dress also :)
Cute patterns!
ReplyDeletemaryvannote (at) gmail (dot) com
great shop! would love to win
ReplyDeletecyndij.fsa@gmail.com
I would love the chance to win a voucher and get my hands on one or more of those fabulous patterns, thanks
ReplyDeleteI'm a brand new fashion and textiles Uni student (first day was yesterday!) and swing dancer..and of course would love to have a vintage pattern from the 30's or 40's in my collection. Am blogging my student progress here:
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Thanks Gertie and Sheila!
Brenda-Jane
Oh my goodness these patterns are just glorious! Just what my wardrobe needs.
ReplyDelete-Tiffany
tebucci94@aol.com
Gertie your blog has really inspired me and made me feel so much better about my vintage pattern addiction! Maybe one day I can show off one of my own projects on a blog :) desertrosebjd@cox.net
ReplyDeleteHow exciting. Of course I'll enter. Thanks! :)
ReplyDeleteTrying all day to post but, being a bit of a luddite, this is another try. If my posts somehow show up all at the same time, you'll think I'm some kind of crazy person.
ReplyDeleteFirst, I LOVE the yellow Ascher print you sent in the mail from your Etsy shop - thanks for getting it to me so quickly. A vintage pattern would work awesomely with this lovely fabric.
Next, I'm liking your new web layout but am also wondering if your tinkering and my lame attempts at posting are somehow crossing in cyberspace to nix my posting ability.
deberalynn@gmail.com
Ooh, I love vintage patterns, so I'll enter. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWow, she has so many great patterns to choose from! Hope my name is drawn! koterbaamy@hotmail.com Thankyou!! Amy
ReplyDeleteYour new page design looks great, I really like it!
That is a great gift. How nice of Sheila and you to offer it. Thanks so much for the chance to win.
ReplyDeletejaniceopalski@gmail.com
Awesome giveaway! Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteSickofitcindy@gmail.com
I do love me a good vintage pattern. Thank you for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI think I made that one pattern in the 70's. :)
ReplyDeleteLove to win this and glad I found your blog.
amylizd@verizon.net
Ahhhh! me me! :)
ReplyDeleteVulvaLoveLovely@gmail.com
I already found two 1950s patterns on the PP website! Thanks :-)
ReplyDeleteWould love it as I'm all about the vintage :)
ReplyDeleteKyorei@Hotmail.com
I love sewing vintage patterns. Will have to check out her Esty shop.
ReplyDeleteakram@akramsideas.com
Thank you! A fun (new to me) etsy shop with terrific patterns. Love the new site!
ReplyDeleteelysbeths@hotmail.com
Oh, how wonderful to hear about a new etsy shop to find vintage patterns. I shall investigate! Thank you for the giveaway opportunity!
ReplyDeleteViv
Llamalpacalama@yahoo.com
I've been getting into vintage patterns more, so I'm super excited about this!
ReplyDeleteThose patterns are terrific.
ReplyDeletethaisa@laposte.net
The first two dress patterns! Wow, I can actually wear these now I have topped breastfeeding! Makes me want to go to the sewing machine right now!
ReplyDeleteI liked the old design better, but I will get used to it. Thanks for the giveaway. mysticg(at)web(dot)de
ReplyDeleteLove old patterns, :) thanks so much for the contest, cruickid_stitch@live.com
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ReplyDeleteLove this pattern! wish it was mine!
ReplyDeleteLove reading the blog, keep on the good work!
danna_tel@hotmail.com
Cute patterns! I would love to win the prize!!
ReplyDeleteGigileinchen [at]gmx.de
What a great prize! Zibergirl.com
ReplyDeleteShe has great patterns, would love to win melodybutteblatt@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteHer patterns are lovely! joycechenghm@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteI'd love to try a vintage pattern.
ReplyDeleteYour blog looks grate and I would love to make this pattern, so please enter me - zannukene@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteThese patterns are lovely! Your new blog layout looks great too :)
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ReplyDeleteFinding plus size vintage patterns can be a challenge, but I see she does have a few patterns in my size. Maybe I'll be the lucky one!
ReplyDeletedpedaci@ameritech.net
Thanks for the give away! I also changing the appearance of my blog right now so I know what you mean ;)
ReplyDeleteelenaknits (at) gmail (dot) com
Thank you for everything Guertie.
ReplyDeletePlease enter me for the vintage patterns! I am sewing from one at the moment and would love to try more. phillylincoln@gmail.com. Thank you!
ReplyDeletePick me! Pick me!
ReplyDeleteNo, seriously, please!
k.m.reichenbach@gmail.com
Ok, sorry, the anonymous above is me, sorry, I messed up the login... Ahem.
ReplyDeleteOoh, I'll take a shot at that!! (mailadres is in my profile)
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