Friday, October 2, 2015

Giveaway for Gertie's New Fashion Sketchbook!

Great news, readers! I have three copies of Gertie's New Fashion Sketchbook: Indispensable Figure Templates for Body-Positive Design to give away. As I've written about, this is a collection of croquis (figure templates) that are of realistic height proportions and allow you to easily draw in differently proportioned body types.

To enter, all you have to do is leave a comment here. Make sure that there is some way for me to get in touch with you (either leave your email address or use a login that links to your contact info). All countries eligible. I'll pick three winners at the end of the day on Tuesday the 6th.

A big thank you to Abrams for providing the books!



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305 comments:

  1. spiceOctober 2, 2015 at 9:15 AM

    I love your blog and would love to win this giveaway! Thank you Gertie :)

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  2. SophieOctober 2, 2015 at 9:21 AM

    Dear Gertie! I love your blog and would be more than happy to win this book! Thank you for sharing all this with us. Sophie

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  3. GussetsandgodetsOctober 2, 2015 at 9:24 AM

    Fantastic idea. It's really difficult to find realistic templates! christina_snellgrove@hotmail.com

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  4. LyndaOctober 2, 2015 at 9:27 AM

    OOH! I would LOVE to win one!!!! :)

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  5. UnknownOctober 2, 2015 at 9:27 AM

    Fingers crossed! I'd love to win a copy :)

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  6. UnknownOctober 2, 2015 at 9:27 AM

    This would come in SO handy as I try to make more of my clothing, instead of buying!

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  7. Sew little timeOctober 2, 2015 at 9:27 AM

    ooh yes please! i love the illustrator you use!

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  8. LizOctober 2, 2015 at 9:29 AM

    Yes, I would love to win this book!!!

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  9. LOctober 2, 2015 at 9:31 AM

    Love, love, love your stuff (although I'm not so sure about dirndls... ;)! Would love a copy of this book for my knit designs. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  10. Vicki HendersonOctober 2, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    Gertie! What a great giveaway. I would love to have your book. I already love your fabric and have some in my stash...love, love, love your stuff.

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  11. AlexandraOctober 2, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    What a wonderful giveaway! I would love to win this book.

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  12. MargotOctober 2, 2015 at 9:34 AM

    I would love to have this book. You're such a great resource for ideas!

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  13. UnknownOctober 2, 2015 at 9:37 AM

    I would love to win a copy!

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  14. Samantha GarrettOctober 2, 2015 at 9:38 AM

    Love your blog. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  15. skyspriteOctober 2, 2015 at 9:39 AM

    Great giveaway, great blog!

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  16. UnknownOctober 2, 2015 at 9:41 AM

    Omg what an exciting giveaway! Would love to win one to plan out some of the dresses I am dreaming of making. Fingers crossed!

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  17. Linda TOctober 2, 2015 at 9:42 AM

    Please count me in for the drawing1

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  18. ~ Elly ~ October 2, 2015 at 9:43 AM

    Oh!!! My 11 year old burgeoning fashion designer daughter would FLIP over this. She has complained from the beginning that the books available don't look like the people she knows and loves and wants to design clothes for!

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  19. MaryEllenOctober 2, 2015 at 9:44 AM

    Thanks for such a great giveaway !!!!

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  20. ColleenOctober 2, 2015 at 9:52 AM

    Fingers crossed.

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  21. UnknownOctober 2, 2015 at 9:53 AM

    I remember having a Crayola fashion template thing when I was a little girl and loved it. This is like an updated, grown up version! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!

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  22. StaciOctober 2, 2015 at 9:53 AM

    Awesome giveaway! Love the sketchbook. The croqui's are darling and would be so fun to dress :)

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  23. Lholy-chanOctober 2, 2015 at 9:54 AM

    Wow, please count me in! I'd love to get a copy of your sketchbook. Plus it's my birthday soon, it would be like an advance treat. :) My thanks to you and your publisher for this giveaway.
    My email: lholy_chan [at] yahoo [dot] fr

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  24. EowynswordOctober 2, 2015 at 9:55 AM

    Would love this, trying to design for my pear-shaped daughter and my own top-heavy hourglass.

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  25. Meagan CareyOctober 2, 2015 at 9:59 AM

    Oooh, count me in! That would be the best birthday present!! I'm meagan [at] dryadsong [dot] com . Fingers crossed!

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  26. KateOctober 2, 2015 at 10:00 AM

    Thanks for holding this giveaway!

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  27. CindyOctober 2, 2015 at 10:01 AM

    Ooh, giveaway! Thanks!!

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  28. margueritedesignsOctober 2, 2015 at 10:04 AM

    Great prize - just what I need to kick-start sewing again. Hope I win and thanks for the chance!
    margueritedesigns@yahoo.co.uk

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  29. AmandaOctober 2, 2015 at 10:10 AM

    I'd love one. I have zero artistic skills, so the croquis are super helpful. Great to see some that look more like me. 😊

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  30. becslbOctober 2, 2015 at 10:10 AM

    I too would love to win a copy of your book! Love the blog, love the sewing for 'real' figures and thanks for a great giveaway!

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  31. ErinOctober 2, 2015 at 10:12 AM

    I'm about to go on sabbatical and would love to take my sewing to the next level. This book looks informative and inspiring! Big thanks for your wonderful blog..

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  32. UnknownOctober 2, 2015 at 10:14 AM

    Oh, my daughter LOVES LOVES LOVES to draw/design clothes. She would flip for this!

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  33. birdmommyOctober 2, 2015 at 10:15 AM

    I had given up on using croquis because none of them were shaped like me. I think your sketchbook will solve that problem. Thanks for making this offer!

    esther_mcafee(at)canadalife(dot)com

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  34. EmilyOctober 2, 2015 at 10:18 AM

    Thanks so much for the giveaway!

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  35. JessicaOctober 2, 2015 at 10:20 AM

    My boyfriend's daughter would love this! If I win, I'll give it to her :)

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  36. BridgetOctober 2, 2015 at 10:21 AM

    Thanks for the giveaway, what a great chance to improve my design skills

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  37. Tamina listeningOctober 2, 2015 at 10:33 AM

    I would love to win! It would nice to be able to actually sketch out all the designs swimming around in my head! eewingo (at) gmail (dot) com

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  38. DeeOctober 2, 2015 at 10:33 AM

    I would love one of these!

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  39. UnknownOctober 2, 2015 at 10:34 AM

    I'd like to win this super book because it would help me with the scketches that i do before sewing my plus size clothes. Greetings from Chile :)

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  40. Sugar BootyOctober 2, 2015 at 10:38 AM

    I am a sometimes illustrator who is usually too lazy to sketch out her own croquis, so this book would save me so much time and create so much efficiency in my sewing- especially as we get closer to the holiday season and I start to sew all my holiday gifts! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  41. S.e. HardyOctober 2, 2015 at 10:39 AM

    Can't wait to try it!

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  42. UnknownOctober 2, 2015 at 10:42 AM

    Congrats on having the book out! And such an important book too!

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  43. alanaOctober 2, 2015 at 10:45 AM

    I'd love to win a copy! Thank you!

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  44. alanaOctober 2, 2015 at 10:47 AM

    I'd love to win a copy! Thank you!

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  45. Kayte DoggettOctober 2, 2015 at 10:50 AM

    Ohhh! I would love to win a copy of this! I'm becoming quite the fan girl! :)

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  46. RosamondOctober 2, 2015 at 10:52 AM

    This would be a great addition to my sewing inspiration.
    rjmcreations@gmail.com

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  47. MargoOctober 2, 2015 at 10:53 AM

    This would be a very fun book to win!

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  48. ErikaOctober 2, 2015 at 10:53 AM

    It would be fantastic to get a copy!

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  49. noecassandreOctober 2, 2015 at 10:53 AM

    comme les autres lecteurs , j'aimerais gagner ce livre de croquis .
    macopinestarlet@only.fr

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  50. BethOctober 2, 2015 at 10:57 AM

    I love that you figures are realistic proportions!

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  51. UnknownOctober 2, 2015 at 10:58 AM

    I am very interested in this book!

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  52. Ea ten KateOctober 2, 2015 at 11:04 AM

    I'd be super happy with a book, not often that one can join giveaways from abroad (sweden)!

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  53. CorrineOctober 2, 2015 at 11:10 AM

    Count me in! The book looks lovely!
    corrineappleby@gmail.com

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  54. SarahOctober 2, 2015 at 11:14 AM

    I think it's so awesome you're helping ladies with a healthy body image with this book! It would be so fun to dream up new patterns/looks by sketching.
    eqsarah@gmail.com

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  55. AnonymousOctober 2, 2015 at 11:17 AM

    I would love to get a copy!

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  56. RosieOctober 2, 2015 at 11:22 AM

    A year and a half ago I designed and sewed my prom dress and I would have loved to have this book then to help me get a realistic depiction of what it would look like on paper! As I dive deeper into designing my own clothes this book will help me so much! rklacas@comcast.net

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  57. FredrischaOctober 2, 2015 at 11:22 AM

    I would love this book! I am in fashion school right now and it's so hard to find body positive dolls to use for your sketches. I have tried to make my own but these look so good! Hope I'll win a copy. <3

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  58. UnknownOctober 2, 2015 at 11:23 AM

    OMG. I already have one of these but am planning on buying one or two more for "backup"! Will you be signing the giveaway copies, by any chance?

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  59. UnknownOctober 2, 2015 at 11:23 AM

    I love your blog. I also own the other books you have out and would be excited to add this one to my collection. silentbrookhaven@gmail.com

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  60. Jaime AskvigOctober 2, 2015 at 11:24 AM

    Very serendipitous! I just finished cutting vintage Simplicity pattern 1543 in your new faille fabric with velvet dresses! Pick me!

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  61. UnknownOctober 2, 2015 at 11:26 AM

    Thanks Gertie! I ordered some sheets of figure template paper for my daughter, who dreams of being a fashion designer, but was unhappy with the overly tall, skinny figures. I would much prefer this book for her! So excited!

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  62. HalifaxFayeOctober 2, 2015 at 11:27 AM

    What a great giveaway. Halifaxfaye@gmail.com

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  63. MarionetteOctober 2, 2015 at 11:29 AM

    Yipee! This will make selling patterns so much easier.
    Also, I'm working on a Dirndl and glad you love them too.

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  64. UnknownOctober 2, 2015 at 11:34 AM

    I've loved following your blog. You're so body-positive, it's refreshing. And these new sketchbooks are simply incredible, because they gently reinforce body-positive ideals.

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  65. LindsayOctober 2, 2015 at 11:39 AM

    Brilliant! For those of use blessed with a giant peach this book will be life-saver! ;-)

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  66. Sapphire SkirtsOctober 2, 2015 at 11:43 AM

    I find your blog inspiring and I would love a copy of your book!

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  67. UnknownOctober 2, 2015 at 11:43 AM

    This is awesome for us plus size girls!

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  68. Little Ella LuOctober 2, 2015 at 11:45 AM

    Your books are always so beautiful.

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  69. chelseaOctober 2, 2015 at 11:47 AM

    This looks so amazing and I would love to win it.

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  70. zombierellaOctober 2, 2015 at 11:54 AM

    The best way to start the weekend! I'm a feminist stylist too, you go on the way. Greetings from Madrid (Spain)!! <3

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  71. Scott and AmyOctober 2, 2015 at 12:03 PM

    Love your books - have learned and improved so much since using them! Would love to add this to my arsenal. :) mcatee_amy@yahoo.com

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  72. UnknownOctober 2, 2015 at 12:07 PM

    This is excellent, and I am so excited to see realistic proportions on a fashion croquis!

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  73. UnknownOctober 2, 2015 at 12:09 PM

    What a great giveaway!

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  74. MarikaOctober 2, 2015 at 12:11 PM

    Thanks for putting together this great sketchbook!

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  75. ktorres83October 2, 2015 at 12:14 PM

    Looking forward to it!

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  76. TyanOctober 2, 2015 at 12:14 PM

    I'd love a copy! Such fun!

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  77. Lauren DigbyOctober 2, 2015 at 12:16 PM

    Count me in! My email is sewingandmore (at) gmail (dot) com

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  78. Chromatic RatOctober 2, 2015 at 12:19 PM

    Been coveting the sketchbook! HopeIwinhopeIwin...

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  79. MandykattsOctober 2, 2015 at 12:19 PM

    Congratulations on your newest book!

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  80. Ken and Tyan's AdventuresOctober 2, 2015 at 12:22 PM

    Yeah! Great job.

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  81. AliceOctober 2, 2015 at 12:26 PM

    Ooh, here's hoping! I want to do more fashion sketches, but I'm not so good at figure drawing... alice (at) alicecharette (dot) com

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  82. SarahOctober 2, 2015 at 12:28 PM

    I'd love to use this! Hoping I might win!

    romantichistory @ yahoo.com\

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  83. HeleneOctober 2, 2015 at 12:33 PM

    I love this book, and I'm so glad you've been blogging up a storm lately! The quilted skirt is smashing.

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  84. UnknownOctober 2, 2015 at 12:52 PM

    I would love to get a copy!

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  85. LauraOctober 2, 2015 at 12:54 PM

    Awesome giveaway!! So glad you are back on the blog!

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  86. UnknownOctober 2, 2015 at 1:03 PM

    Cool giveaway!

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  87. Leticia BoothOctober 2, 2015 at 1:04 PM

    Fun! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  88. Alice LamOctober 2, 2015 at 1:09 PM

    This book sounds fantastic. Would love to win a copy

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  89. UnknownOctober 2, 2015 at 1:12 PM

    I didn't know that this type of book is available. Would love to be entered in your contest, thank you.---
    dstahl2@prodigy.net

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  90. UnknownOctober 2, 2015 at 1:12 PM

    I didn't know that this type of book is available. Would love to be entered in your contest, thank you.---
    dstahl2@prodigy.net

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  91. NannyOggOctober 2, 2015 at 1:17 PM

    Wow, what fun I could have with a book like this! Would love to be entered - thank you!

    Tina-jamieathome@live.co.uk

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  92. UnknownOctober 2, 2015 at 1:19 PM

    So great! This would be a fun book to have. Chihulyme @ yahoo.com

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  93. Mel H.October 2, 2015 at 1:21 PM

    It's on my amazon wish list -- I would love to win!

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  94. SaminaOctober 2, 2015 at 1:23 PM

    I'd love to win a copy of the book - it would be neat to be able to play with design ideas.

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  95. BLD in MTOctober 2, 2015 at 1:44 PM

    This is pretty new territory for me, but I've drafted a couple simple patterns this year. Nothing much, but a start. It would be fun to play with such a nice sketchbook. What a great giveaway! deathbop (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  96. Jo AshcroftOctober 2, 2015 at 1:49 PM

    I am a complete beginner when it comes to illustration. I'd love to win this

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  97. UnknownOctober 2, 2015 at 2:03 PM

    Hi Gertie! Please pick me! I would love to win this! Thanks Anthea (scrappydiva at sky dot com)

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  98. Kacy BurchfieldOctober 2, 2015 at 2:03 PM

    I'd love to get my hands on this one!

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  99. UnknownOctober 2, 2015 at 2:05 PM

    What a great giveaway - I'd love a copy!

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  100. LauraOctober 2, 2015 at 2:05 PM

    I would love this book!! Thanks for the chance! :D

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  101. DebralynnOctober 2, 2015 at 2:10 PM

    Please count me in, I would love to win a copy :) debralynn1213@yahoo.com

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  102. Megan BiddleOctober 2, 2015 at 2:13 PM

    Would love to win one! I just received your other two books as gifts, and can't wait to start sewing once I'm not pregnant... 😉

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  103. CarlaOctober 2, 2015 at 2:19 PM

    Oooo that would be a nice addition to my bookshelf!!!
    Carla, Tiny Angry Crafts

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  104. UnknownOctober 2, 2015 at 2:21 PM

    This is a great giveaway!!! I'v been in a slump and I think this book will help me!!!

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  105. AnonymousOctober 2, 2015 at 2:21 PM

    i just discovered the importance of illustrations when planning my next sewing project. this book would help me lots. thanks. micammann@swissonline.ch

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  106. UnknownOctober 2, 2015 at 2:31 PM

    Love all your books.

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  107. UnknownOctober 2, 2015 at 2:33 PM

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    1. PhylOctober 2, 2015 at 2:44 PM

      For some reason when I go to your blog the comment box disappears before I have a chance to type anything but replying to someone elses works...

      Anyway, as someone with a definitely not "ideal" body, I would love to get a copy of your sketchbook!

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  108. DrappaOctober 2, 2015 at 2:37 PM

    That looks lovely, what a great idea!

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  109. UnknownOctober 2, 2015 at 2:38 PM

    Have been following you for years Gertie, even got my local liuary to buy your batter sewing book. Would love to have 1 of your book all to myself xxx mmkdragon@gmail.com

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  110. LuthaiseaOctober 2, 2015 at 2:47 PM

    Wow! What a love giveaway! :D

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  111. BettinaOctober 2, 2015 at 2:53 PM

    I would love to get my hands on one of your sketchbook. It's so great to have real-body-type croquis!

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  112. UnknownOctober 2, 2015 at 2:56 PM

    Love Love Love!!!! Cant wait to add the fall collection to my stash and into some holiday presents!

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  113. AnonymousOctober 2, 2015 at 3:05 PM

    Hi Gertie! Your sketchbook has been on my mind a lot. Croquis of (for me) more relatable height and proportion sound like a great help in brainstorming new sews and wardrobe shuffling. Thank you for that! email: swarmofchickadees [at] gmail [dot] com

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  114. AnnabelleOctober 2, 2015 at 3:06 PM

    I am so happy to see this sketch book available. I purposely held off buying a fashionary once you announced this book - would love to win a copy!

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  115. StinaPOctober 2, 2015 at 3:13 PM

    I would be delighted to win this one!

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  116. UnknownOctober 2, 2015 at 3:27 PM

    What a great giveaway! I've been experimenting with my own croquis but just cant get them in the right proportions - so this would be perfect!

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  117. ShellyOctober 2, 2015 at 3:28 PM

    I love your work and would love this book! Thanks, Gertie! shelly@sewallthethings.com

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  118. NadjaOctober 2, 2015 at 3:28 PM

    What a great book! I learned drawing croquis the old way, very tall and super slim. So good to see other proportions.

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  119. PuccamaidOctober 2, 2015 at 3:31 PM

    Hi Gertie
    I love how you showed us your creations by being your own model. It makes it personal and when I sew your pattern, I feel a connection.
    Puccamaid@yahoo.com

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  120. MeganOctober 2, 2015 at 3:33 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway! I'd love a chance to try out designing on paper first.

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  121. LindseyOctober 2, 2015 at 3:46 PM

    It's on my wish list! I would love to win a copy.

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  122. Shannon POctober 2, 2015 at 4:08 PM

    I am so excited about this new book! Happy Friday!

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  123. KamehaOctober 2, 2015 at 4:23 PM

    Would be a great addition to my Gertie book and pattern collection!

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  124. AriOctober 2, 2015 at 4:27 PM

    This is great! Actual people sized croquis rather than 9-head tall aliens!

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  125. joenOctober 2, 2015 at 4:30 PM

    Shut the Front Door! I hope I'm a lucky winner! joengreen@yahoo.com

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  126. LynneOctober 2, 2015 at 4:35 PM

    Ooo! Thank you for the chance of winning, and I love the back of the skirt on the drawing on the right! ozzyblackbeard at gmail dot com

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  127. SandraOctober 2, 2015 at 4:36 PM

    I've always looks at sketch books and said they're not for me cause I'm not that good at drawing, so I'm keen to see how I can learn how to capture all my sewing ideas on paper. Thanks for the opportunity :-)

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  128. SusanOctober 2, 2015 at 4:41 PM

    Thanks for offering this giveaway! It would be great to try out sketching.

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  129. LaceyOctober 2, 2015 at 4:48 PM

    Ooh...my fingers are definitely crossed! I've been frustrated by sketching in the past because I'm petite, and styles that look balanced and perfectly proportioned on the super elongated croquis just don't have the same effect on a body that inhabits less vertical space. ;-) This book would be really helpful in envisioning how certain designs will actually translate on my body.

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  130. UnknownOctober 2, 2015 at 4:50 PM

    Love this book!

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  131. LisaOctober 2, 2015 at 4:52 PM

    Awesomeness!!

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  132. AquarijennOctober 2, 2015 at 4:55 PM

    I always wanted a set of Fashion Plates when I was a kid and love to sketch clothes. This book is on my wish list and I would love to get a copy. Thanks!

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  133. UnknownOctober 2, 2015 at 5:16 PM

    I love that these types of fashion sketch books are becoming popular, it makes it so much easier for those of us that aren't good at sketching people!

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  134. annOctober 2, 2015 at 5:27 PM

    I've been wanting a sketch book and this one is perfect!!

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  135. VOctober 2, 2015 at 5:32 PM

    Woohoo! Hope I win.

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  136. Jenny LOctober 2, 2015 at 5:49 PM

    What a great giveaway. Jenny larking at gmail dot com

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  137. MeganOctober 2, 2015 at 5:49 PM

    The book looks awesome! I'd love to enter.

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  138. BrandyOctober 2, 2015 at 6:02 PM

    Love your books, blog, patterns, fabric,...you ;)
    I haven't gotten this yet as I haven't really began sketching yet. I know I should and it would really help in planning and help me see things that might work/ might not work. Winning this would propel me forward to pursue actually getting off my butt and doing this.

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  139. Blooms on the HillOctober 2, 2015 at 6:17 PM

    It looks beautiful. How lovely to have your own books, something I dream about! A copy of your gorgeous book would be a wonderful treat.
    Amber. amber.freelance@gmail.com

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  140. LynnOctober 2, 2015 at 7:15 PM

    Great idea. Would love to win!

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  141. ScallywagOctober 2, 2015 at 7:32 PM

    Love the concept, can't wait to hopefully win one!

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  142. UnknownOctober 2, 2015 at 7:35 PM

    Gertie, thank you for all of your time and effort sharing your seeing knowledge. I have really learned a lot from you! And so have many others, I see. You have come so far since you started this blog!!!
    e.m.wagner@outlook.com

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  143. LorraineOctober 2, 2015 at 7:45 PM

    I'd love one!

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  144. UnknownOctober 2, 2015 at 7:49 PM

    Pick me! 👗🎀🍒
    This year I had chemotherapy and radiation for cervical cancer. While recovering I have been sewing myself some new clothes using your vintage casual book. Thank you for all the wonderful work our doing, it has really helped me through a tough time. Last week I found out I am cancer free! Catherinealicemason@live.com

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  145. UnknownOctober 2, 2015 at 8:09 PM

    Yes yes yes finally tuffie@mail.com

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  146. Emelia G.October 2, 2015 at 8:10 PM

    All I wanna do is win win win win win! <3

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  147. UnknownOctober 2, 2015 at 8:37 PM

    This would be an awesome book to add to my collection. I teach clothing and textiles both to high school and university students and finding croquis that are realistic are almost impossible! hmecteacher@gmail.com

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  148. UnknownOctober 2, 2015 at 8:50 PM

    This book is such a great idea! Hope I win!

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  149. RachelleOctober 2, 2015 at 9:19 PM

    You look like Taylor Swift! Your blog is amazing, and thank you for this opportunity to expand my sewing skills.

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  150. Sewing by ShirleyOctober 2, 2015 at 9:32 PM

    Oh my gosh! This book looks fabulous! What a great way to bring ones sewing skills to a new level!

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  151. AOctober 2, 2015 at 9:35 PM

    Super cool, I'm in.

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  152. GabrielleOctober 2, 2015 at 10:14 PM

    Please enter me too! I currently use a fashionary book, but their croquis are very, very unrealistically tall and skinny! It'd be great to be able to 'see' my ideas on a regular shape ;).

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  153. ShellyOctober 2, 2015 at 10:16 PM

    I'm loving the look of this book and I love the idea of realistic templates to work with. It might just help me to draw! LOL

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  154. Lizjk66October 2, 2015 at 10:27 PM

    Wow! That is so cool! Who wouldn't love to win this!!! Thanks for the chance.

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  155. Ashley | Free Wills StudioOctober 2, 2015 at 10:36 PM

    Oooooh! I would love a copy! Thanks for the giveaway! :)

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  156. UnknownOctober 2, 2015 at 11:05 PM

    such an awesome book! cant wait to read it!

    xdanimarie(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  157. RobynOctober 2, 2015 at 11:13 PM

    Hello from Australia. Your blog is inspiring my ideas for a 2015 summer dress. Only October and its 30 degrees celsius . And then of course the retail therapy for shoes to match. THX Gertie.
    Robyn

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  158. Falafel and the BeeOctober 2, 2015 at 11:44 PM

    Fantastic!!
    falafelandthebee(at)gmail(dot)com
    ~Michelle

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    1. UnknownOctober 3, 2015 at 12:34 AM

      Thank you for an opertunity to win one of your books. Gertie, I love your everything. I am planning my JoAnnes shopping spree for tomorrow, and I am going to have a ball with your fabric. Besides JoAnnes, where else can we buy your fabric, your books, your anything? Thanks for inspiring us.

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  159. Ferret MonsterOctober 3, 2015 at 12:42 AM

    AWESOME! courtney.haycock(at)gmail(dot)com

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  160. PeasantLadyOctober 3, 2015 at 12:54 AM

    These are really amazing! peasantlady@gmail.com

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  161. Julia GuliaOctober 3, 2015 at 1:29 AM

    Croquis!

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  162. Julia GuliaOctober 3, 2015 at 1:30 AM

    Croquis!

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  163. AnonymousOctober 3, 2015 at 1:35 AM

    Wow - what a great give away.

    j.honey@ntlworld.com

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  164. UnknownOctober 3, 2015 at 1:35 AM

    I have been enjoying your posts on dirndls :) I love wearing the my vintage bavarian folk dress, and sewing bunads ( Norwegian folk dress) I would love to have such a neat sketchbook to use.

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  165. UnknownOctober 3, 2015 at 1:37 AM

    I have been enjoying your posts on dirndls :) I love wearing the my vintage bavarian folk dress, and sewing bunads ( Norwegian folk dress) I would love to have such a neat sketchbook to use.

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  166. johanne 89October 3, 2015 at 1:46 AM

    thank you for a lovely and inspiring blog! I Would love to have that sketchbook ! :)

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  167. UnknownOctober 3, 2015 at 2:10 AM

    I really enjoy your blog and have learned so much!

    val@casamarengo.com

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  168. kashurstOctober 3, 2015 at 2:15 AM

    Awesome! I used to fill notebooks as a kid with my fashion drawings!

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  169. UnknownOctober 3, 2015 at 2:56 AM

    I love your new fall fabrics! I already ran out and got a few yards to make another button up Gertie Top!

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  170. N ShxOctober 3, 2015 at 3:59 AM

    What a great giveaway - I'd love to win!

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  171. MelodyOctober 3, 2015 at 4:18 AM

    Thanks for this chance!

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  172. batwidowOctober 3, 2015 at 4:19 AM

    Ooh yes, it would be great to win one of these! Love your blog and have your other books. anneehill7 AT gmail DOT com

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  173. NinaOctober 3, 2015 at 4:53 AM

    I've loved the look of these from day one. Many of my attempts to sketch croquis based on my body have failed...terribly.Thanks for another great book!

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  174. ShelleyLouOctober 3, 2015 at 5:01 AM

    Would love one. I keep thinking I should plan before I do!

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  175. Zippy DudaOctober 3, 2015 at 7:10 AM

    I have been sewing for years but I surely could benefit from a copy of your book. Love your blog.

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  176. UnknownOctober 3, 2015 at 7:18 AM

    Greetings from the Netherlands! Big fan here! Would love to win a copy af your book!
    triesbiel@gmail.com

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  177. RubyOctober 3, 2015 at 7:28 AM

    I teach Fashion Design and Technology at a Canadian high school. We would love to have your book as a resource in our classroom. Our students need to see many different body types represented as croquis.

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  178. AnonymousOctober 3, 2015 at 7:38 AM

    Great giveaway.
    Fam (dot) Rother (at) web (dot) de

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  179. RizaOctober 3, 2015 at 9:34 AM

    I find your blog so inspiring and I would love to get one of these books! Riza

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  180. KMayOctober 3, 2015 at 9:55 AM

    I think these are great! I would love to win one! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  181. RachelBOctober 3, 2015 at 9:55 AM

    I would love to give this book to my 11yo. She has been using a 'fashion designer' sketchbook from the toy dept that might be even more unrealistic then the industry standards.

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  182. Marike SmitOctober 3, 2015 at 10:58 AM

    Would love to win your book!
    redlocks81@gmail.com

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  183. LindaOctober 3, 2015 at 11:17 AM

    I was just thinking about your book yesterday. lp(dot)vintageliving(at)gmail(dot)com

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  184. Amanda StockOctober 3, 2015 at 11:43 AM

    This sounds like a fantastic book! The cover illustrations are especially gorgeous. If I don't win a copy, I'll be adding it to my Christmas wishlist this year :)

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  185. PinhousePOctober 3, 2015 at 11:43 AM

    I loved this sketch book when it first launched. I would love to win one :) Thank you so much for inspiring my sewing!

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  186. WillowHarrietOctober 3, 2015 at 11:52 AM

    Love the book, looks really useful

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  187. JenniOctober 3, 2015 at 12:22 PM

    This would be a great win x jmurdison at Hotmail dot com

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  188. Harmony GibbsOctober 3, 2015 at 1:49 PM

    i would love to wing this. starrschaos @ Gmail.com

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  189. Vicki October 3, 2015 at 2:23 PM

    What a great giveaway! Thanks!

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  190. Molly KOctober 3, 2015 at 2:30 PM

    That would be such a fun prize to win!

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  191. AnonymousOctober 3, 2015 at 2:43 PM

    What fun! And a huge yay for real women!

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  192. LucyOctober 3, 2015 at 2:45 PM

    Aw man, I literally just bought one of these for myself yesterday! But I'm sure I could find a use for a second one ;) Do you know if there is anything like this with children's croquis? I have been looking for something like that without any success.

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  193. DeeceOctober 3, 2015 at 3:38 PM

    I would put this to good use. Thanks for the great giveaway!

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  194. UnknownOctober 3, 2015 at 3:41 PM

    This is brilliant! I love drawing design ideas, but do not enjoy using high fashion croquis as I do not look like that. These have realistic proportions which would make it much easier to imagine what a garment would look like made up. Great book, thanks Gertie. sbroughtonpooch @ hotmail dot com

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  195. MelissaOctober 3, 2015 at 3:50 PM

    I don't think my comment posted! If it did, sorry for the duplicate! I tried to post: I have a template of a more realistic body that I put under my sketch page every time I'm sketching ideas. This book would be helpful. Good work! mswift34@gmail.com

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  196. BethOctober 3, 2015 at 4:40 PM

    Ooooh! Me, please. I t would help win the long war for body acceptance.

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  198. UnknownOctober 3, 2015 at 4:51 PM

    Gertie,
    Love your blog! So creative, unique and fun. You inspire my sewing! Great giveaway - would love this book.

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