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Simply Retro: a finish and a giveaway!!

Hope you enjoyed your Labor Day, the very much needed break from beginning of school craziness.  And if you are a teacher friend visiting for the first time, Hi! So glad you stopped by!

I wanted to share this little project with you. It's a little house quilt, the pattern is called "Dwell" from Camille Roskelley's book Simply Retro.


I left out the Pinwheel house which was super cute because I ran out of Dr. Seuss scraps! But I am going to make this again, for sure!! This is just a miniature "try it out" version.


It's perfect to decorate your classroom library.


You can put it on the wall or on a bench or table.


So let's have a raffle for all my teacher friends. If you want this for your classroom or for a teacher you know, leave me a comment and I'll announce the lucky winner here and on Facebook you have until next Wednesday the 11th! On your mark! Get set! GO!!!!!!!

This giveaway is now closed. The winner is Jennifer (Mason's mom) Congratulations!!!

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  1. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    I love Dr. Seuss!'
    BFF

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  2. Julie @ The Crafty QuilterSeptember 6, 2013 at 7:58 PM

    This is so cute and perfect for a teacher or parent. Great idea to use Dr. Seuss fabric!

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2013 at 9:03 PM

    Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights...
    -James 1:17

    He has given you a wonderful gift of vision and creativity...keep up the good work!!!
    -Mar

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    I love your work. I think your amazing and extremely talented. I love Dr. Seuss and your runner would look amazing in my classroom.
    Vero

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2013 at 7:05 PM

    Very cute!! I like this type of craft. This will be perfect for a occ shoe box, kids would like that :)

    Jheyssie

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2013 at 7:14 PM

    Great Job! Nice craft! God bless you and help you doing more of these cute crafts :) It will look really cute in a teacher classroom, kids room, or reading area at home ;)

    Ivette

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    I'm feeling lucky! I love the quilt you made for my baby Mason. I would love to be able to win the runner too! You are so talented!

    Jennifer

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2013 at 7:22 PM

    What a great idea! I love it!
    Donna

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