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Thursday, 24 November 2011

.TWO New Patterns for Market!.

I'm leaving for Quilt Market in 1 sleep and have a couple of new patterns ready to share! 

First up - let me introduce you to 
Our skin needs protection from the harsh sun, and Sun Kissed Hats will cheerfully meet the challenge!
Sun Kissed Hats have a wide, floppy brim, ensuring excellent coverage and peace of mind.

With large, adjustable back tabs you will be guaranteed the perfect, snug fit and a handy opening to pull a ponytail through.
The reversible design of Sun Kissed Hats allows you to mix and match colours and patterns to suit any style this Summer!
Sun Kissed Hat are suitable for both boys and girls and are sized to fit infants through to adults.

My second new release pattern is a gorgeous little girl's skirt with lots of personality....
Milkshake Skirt
The Milkshake Skirt is a chic skirt with unlimited twirling capability.  
The deep box pleats allow you to play with fun colour combinations, giving the Milkshake Skirt loads of bounce and zest!
Featuring a flat-fronted, elastic-backed adjustable waistband, the Milkshake Skirt is both stylish and comfortable, ticking all the boxes!
I'm really excited about these two new editions to the Make It Perfect range.  They are just in time for some quick Summer sewing - I know my kids are in need of a few new hats (where do hats go anyway?  I'm sure they end up in the same place as those missing socks...) and I know that you will love the adjustable tabs at the back of the Sun Kissed Hats.  The great thing about the tabs is that you can tighten them to help the hat stay on securely - always helpful with kids!
I've had a lot of fun playing with different fabric combinations for the Milkshake Skirt also.  This skirt is really cute and be given a more classic look with the use of a plain fabric on the exterior panels (I've used a lightweight denim here) or you can go to town using two of your favourite printed fabrics for a little more pizazz!  (I'll share some other versions I've sewn of each of the patterns with you next week.) 
My talented friend Chelsea captured these gorgeous pictures for me (and was a legend for fitting me in between her busy wedding time schedule!) and the cute model is the daughter of a good friend of mine who I don't get to see nearly enough - thanks Liv and Nik!  Isn't she the sweetest??
You'll find more information about each of these patterns, Sun Kissed Hat and the Milkshake Skirt on the Make It Perfect website.  If you are looking for a place to purchase a copy of the pattern for yourself, take a look at our stockists or ask your favourite store to order one in for you. 

If you would like to win a copy of both of these patterns, leave a comment on this blog post.  Two lucky commenters will win themselves a copy of BOTH patterns!
(Please make sure you leave an email address with your comment.  Giveaway will close Tuesday 29th November and winner will be drawn at random).
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98 comments:

  1. Verenice24 November 2011 at 07:14

    i would love to win.

    mvpowellfamily at gmail dot com

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  2. Leah24 November 2011 at 07:16

    Well done - great new additions to your range. I think. Y girl would adore one of those skirts! Lcvmac. At. Gmail. Dot com

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  3. Jeanine The Crafting Fiend24 November 2011 at 07:23

    would LOVE a copy of these patterns! (and I'm still wanting the shearwater kaftan pattern)
    thecraftingfiend@gmail(dot)com

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  4. Nettie's Blog24 November 2011 at 07:26

    i want you to adapt that gorgeous hat pattern for "old ladies" please... i hope the close date is dec and not oct????
    beautiful photography as ususal..but then i am biased!!!!

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  5. Margaret24 November 2011 at 07:30

    Gorgeous! More beautiful patterns and your choices of fabric are perfect too. I would love to win these two patterns, thanks for the opportunity. margandnick(at) bigpond(dot)com

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  6. Carli24 November 2011 at 07:32

    The hat is great! So is the skirt! Two of your best patterns yet.

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  7. Rachael24 November 2011 at 07:34

    Love both of these patterns, the hat would be great for myself and my girls to wear with our ponytails. The skirt would also get lots of west withy daughters. rachael-nick@ihug.co.nz

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  8. The Kings24 November 2011 at 07:36

    Cute skirt Tone.

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  9. Jody Herbert24 November 2011 at 07:41

    Love both the patterns! That skirt is just adorable and the hat is very clever with it's adjustable back and spot for the pony tail!

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  10. Sarah24 November 2011 at 07:43

    love the hat pattern!

    sarah
    slstepec@hotmail.com

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  11. LionessLady24 November 2011 at 08:20

    Toni, I totally adore both these patterns! The hat is perfect for ponys and the skirt looks fantastic!!!

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  12. Melisa Jane24 November 2011 at 08:26

    Fabulous new patterns!

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  13. Carolyn McPherson24 November 2011 at 08:27

    I love these patterns. I now have a little girl to sew for, so have an excellent excuse to buy pretty fabrics and win patterns, lol!!

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  14. Sam24 November 2011 at 08:29

    Love the hat :)

    sammyandkaylabear@hotmail.com

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  15. Kathryn24 November 2011 at 08:30

    I love both patterns, my girls would look lovely in them!
    kathryn @ ellidge dot co dot uk

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  16. Luscious Lea24 November 2011 at 08:35

    This hat is exactly the pattern I've been looking for!! I have a similar hat and always think it would be great for my son's ever growing head. I'm so excited that you've made this pattern as following one of your great patterns will save me a lot of time trying to figure out how to draft such a pattern myself.

    luscious(dot)lea@hotmail(dot)com

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  17. Lela24 November 2011 at 08:40

    What cute patterns! I would love to make that skirt for my girls! Thanks for the giveway! I hope I win! davidandlela at hotmail dot com

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  18. Rachel mcKenzie24 November 2011 at 08:41

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE these new additons! especially the hat! what a fantastic pattern - i would love to win them so i can make them!

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  19. Rachael24 November 2011 at 08:55

    Each year I vow to make the girls a hat but never see one that is quite right but this one is so cute it would be ideal, and the skirt would be wonderful for either summer or winter LOVE LOVE LOVE IT !!!

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  20. Stacey24 November 2011 at 08:55

    You always get it just right Toni, I need new hats for the whole family right now! They're both darling and I'd love to win. Thanks!

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  21. Ezri4724 November 2011 at 09:01

    Those patterns look just perfect for summer. I'd love to make some for my girls!

    gowers(at)internode.on.net

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  22. Rachael24 November 2011 at 09:01

    I was also wondering could anybody on this wonderful blog recommend some where to buy a nice soft denim suitable for little girls on the net, we don't have access to any where I live and there is no stockists near by thankyou

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  23. melandpeter24 November 2011 at 09:01

    Lovely shots. Thought I recognised the model. Very cute!

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  24. Tess24 November 2011 at 09:04

    As always, gorgeous, gorgeous!! Thanks for the chance :-)

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  25. Anonymous24 November 2011 at 09:04

    oooh! both of your new patterns are divine and would be well received at my house! thanks so much for the opportunity.

    shoproomstudio@hotmail.com

    thanks

    x

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  26. Anna24 November 2011 at 09:05

    I'd LOVE making that hat for my kids and for everyone else's, it's had a lot of thought put into it. Love it.

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  27. Anna24 November 2011 at 09:06

    Oh - it's annajanemarinelli @ gmail.com

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  28. make it perfect24 November 2011 at 09:07

    Rachael - I get my denim from Kelani Fabric...it is really lovely!
    http://www.kelanifabric.com.au/index.php?PCID=12152

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  29. Lynne24 November 2011 at 09:15

    Great patterns.
    The hat is Wonderful for pony tails. I'd love to win the patterns to make for my granddaughters

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  30. Mary Ann in Vermont24 November 2011 at 09:23

    How utterly honored I would be to win these patterns.

    mad1955@hotmail.com

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  31. Chelsea Parsons24 November 2011 at 09:39

    having had that hat in my hands I can vouch that it is AWESOME! I dreamed I made a soft leather one for ME the other night Tone!!! can't wait to make some for the girls cause hats disappear!

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  32. Donna Keeping24 November 2011 at 09:43

    I have 4 girls, so both these patterns will get alot of use!!

    fredndonna@bigpond.com

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  33. emjay100024 November 2011 at 10:24

    Yay! Another two patterns to add to my 'Make it Perfect' collection. Great Job!!

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  34. Cheryl-Anne24 November 2011 at 10:40

    Your new patterns are beautiful and I can't wait to make them both! Thankyou :)

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  35. Anonymous24 November 2011 at 10:43

    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!! I really need a hat for my daughter but just can't find the right one. Maybe I will make one now instead!
    Katie
    midsys2@hotmail.com

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  36. Tanya Draycott24 November 2011 at 10:45

    I am so excited about both these patterns. My Miss 5 loves twirly skirts and both my kids need new hats for summer. Can't wait to get my hands on these :)
    adnt1996@hotmail.com

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  37. Tas24 November 2011 at 11:09

    My daughter is just growing out of her MIP hats that I made her a couple of years ago. This is the perfect one to use for her new ones.
    Such a cute skirt too!

    taswege(at)internode(dot)on(dot)net

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  38. Leanne Masters24 November 2011 at 11:21

    How awesome would it be to win these patterns. My daughters pony tail always gets squished under her hat - I would love a pony tail hat pattern. And the skirt is just adorable! tonkel68@yahoo.com.au

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  39. The Coull Family24 November 2011 at 11:24

    Love them both Toni, but the hat especially came up really great. Adjustable = hooray! Love the fabrics and beautifully modelled and photographed x

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  40. Rebecca24 November 2011 at 11:26

    LOVE them both - especially the hat - somewhere to throw that pony tail - and I know Kels would love the twirly skirt too!! well done Toni! nad cute modelling Liv!

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  41. My Sewing Cupboard24 November 2011 at 11:30

    Where do your ideas come from Toni? Great that the hat is for kids and adults and the skirt is super cute too. Have fun at the Quilt Market.

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  42. Bonnie24 November 2011 at 11:44

    Oooh I can feel some pressies coming on for mhy great nieces! Yipee!! Maybe a hat or two for my daughter too :)

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  43. Kristy24 November 2011 at 12:32

    Two great patterns, I can see some Christmas presents coming!

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  44. Caitlin - craftycrackpot24 November 2011 at 13:20

    Would love to win!!! Thanks for the chance....

    craftycrackpot@hotmail.com

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  45. Melissa24 November 2011 at 13:50

    Beautiful new patterns. The hats will be great for my two boys whose heads don't quite squeeze into bought hats, and the skirt pattern for my two girls who only like to wear skirts or dresses! Thanks for the opportunity.


    melissab@insightsystems.com.au

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  46. Dianne24 November 2011 at 13:52

    Great job on the new patterns. I've been looking for a pattern like the milkshake skirt for a long time!

    diannelovelock AT gmail dot com

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  47. Rachelle24 November 2011 at 13:59

    I think that hat is fantastic!
    sable at xtra.co.nz

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  48. Kitty24 November 2011 at 14:25

    They are both fabulous and just in time for summer thank you once again!!!

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  49. Crafty Mama24 November 2011 at 14:28

    Don't put me in the comp..I just wanted to say " Love these Toni!".

    Lisa x

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  50. Megs24 November 2011 at 14:33

    I would love to give that hat a go!

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  51. Angela24 November 2011 at 15:12

    ooohh, I love them both, could get lots of use out of these two patterns.

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  52. Ruth24 November 2011 at 16:12

    Love both the patterns!!
    p_rbuckley@yahoo.com.au

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  53. Carla G24 November 2011 at 16:53

    What great patterns! The skirt is so cute! Thanks for a chance to win! :)

    bcgeates(at)netbistro(dot)com

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  54. Tessa24 November 2011 at 17:22

    My daughter NEEDS that hat and skirt!!!!! Very cute

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  55. ziezo24 November 2011 at 17:35

    Lovely patterns! Especially the Sun Kissed Hat.

    Have fun at the Quilt Market

    ziezoDesigns at gmail dot com
    www.ziezoDesigns.etsy.com

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  56. mel @ loved handmade24 November 2011 at 17:38

    Gorgeous, I love the detail at the back of the hat, and the skirt is just lovely!

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  57. Melissa24 November 2011 at 17:45

    Love the new patterns Toni!

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  58. THE SENKBILE SCOOP24 November 2011 at 19:42

    love that I can pull a pontytail through these hats! Would love to win a copy of these to patterns :)

    jdandmichele(at)yahoo.com

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  59. angie24 November 2011 at 20:12

    Gorgeous patterns Toni, a wonderful addition to your collection. I've got five nieces and one daughter that would love that skirt.... not to mention the ponytail friendly hat!
    amf139 at optusnet dot com dot au

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  60. Ruth24 November 2011 at 20:17

    Ooh, me please! I love the box pleat skirt and have been trying to buy a skirt like this for ages...
    ruthbradford@optusnet.com.au

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  61. Anonymous24 November 2011 at 20:53

    Awesome work. Love the hat pattern!

    evenstevens99@bigpond.com.au

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  62. Kathryn Hill24 November 2011 at 21:35

    What a fantastic pattern. There is nothing like it around - adjustable AND accommodates the hair do. Well done!

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  63. Peach Rainbow24 November 2011 at 22:39

    Lovely Hat :D
    Thanks for the chance!

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  64. Cindy25 November 2011 at 00:26

    Love the 2 new patterns! A wide brim hat that can accommodate a pony tail is genius. And the skirt...I love the deep pleats and the twirl factor. Thanks for having the giveaway!
    beachmomof4(at)gmail(dot)com

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  65. Deanna25 November 2011 at 04:58

    Love that skirt! So cute, as is your model. The hat pattern would come in handy next summer too.

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  66. charlotte25 November 2011 at 06:52

    Oh how cute is Liv! Great photos Chels. Toni I love these patterns! Goodluck at the Quilt fair! x

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  67. Karen25 November 2011 at 07:18

    Thank you a fantastic hat pattern that I can use for both my little girl and boy! They cant wait to choose their own fabric.

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  68. Deb R25 November 2011 at 07:18

    Congrats for the new patterns. Love the practicality of the hat..thanks for the chance in the giveaway. :)

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  69. Virginia25 November 2011 at 08:18

    I love both these patterns. It is so hard to get a hat over a ponytail- what a great idea plus great sun protection. The skirt looks amazing and I could have so much fun with this pattern. I would love to win both of these. vgrimsey@netspace.net.au

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  70. megan25 November 2011 at 10:02

    Would love both these patterns to make for my 4 year old daughter. Am in the process of making my third "Verstile Wrap" skirt! robertenright@iinet.net.au

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  71. Anonymous25 November 2011 at 13:42

    I've been looking at hat patterns recently, and haven't seen any like this one - perfect for growing heads! Gorgeous little skirt too!
    Karen Jones
    kmj01@iprimus.com.au

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  72. hueisei25 November 2011 at 13:55

    Thanks for the chance to win! The hat is so lovely!

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  73. Unknown25 November 2011 at 14:33

    Oh wow, I'd LOVE to win a copy of that hat pattern.

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  74. Liz25 November 2011 at 14:44

    Absolutely love the hat pattern!! So perfect for our hot summers.

    lizard479 at gmail dot com

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  75. Anonymous25 November 2011 at 15:52

    Hi Toni

    I have just made your Wonderland dress for my niece for Christmas and just LOVE the easy instructions of your patterns. A friend has just asked me about hats for her girls and wanted the ponytail feature so this would be the perfect pattern (which I'd love to win).

    Love your work, keep it up

    cathyo@clear.net.nz

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  76. Karen Hardwick25 November 2011 at 20:01

    Just love the hats! room for a ponytail is essential these days :)

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  77. Meika25 November 2011 at 20:05

    I love both of these patterns! I know my girls would too and with 3 of them they would get a lot of use in this house!

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  78. Anonymous25 November 2011 at 20:41

    As per normal, great patterns. I can't wait to make them. Please miss, can I have them? ;) Louise and Wayne Smith at hotmail dot com

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  79. hamudale25 November 2011 at 21:25

    i would love a copy.
    it's so cute.
    :)

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  80. Nikki25 November 2011 at 21:27

    Hehe, Liv felt very special being a 'model'. :) Loved these patterns...the hat is a beauty! xx

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  81. Belinda25 November 2011 at 21:48

    Lovely - to add to my MIP collection

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  82. Sally26 November 2011 at 00:40

    Oooo... hat with opening for pony tail. YAY!

    Thanks for the chance to win.

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  83. Kylie26 November 2011 at 06:43

    I've got two busy busy lovely little ladies who would adore these patterns! Thanks for giving us the chance to win them!
    jandkturnbull@bigpond.com
    Kylie

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  84. Amber26 November 2011 at 07:08

    Great patterns! My middle girl loves hats that you can poke a ponytail through and twirly skirts are always a winner! I'd have three happy little girls here if I won!

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  85. Christie26 November 2011 at 10:25

    I'm loving that sun kissed hat! Thanks for the chance to win.
    christie(at)homegrownmama(dot)com

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  86. Jen S26 November 2011 at 11:29

    Both of these are adorable! My girls would love them Thanks for the chance to win.

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  87. Anonymous26 November 2011 at 19:13

    I just love the sun hat for young ones. I have a 3 yr old granddaughter who would look lovely in one.

    Thanks for the chance to win two of your wonderful patterns!


    Maryanne

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  88. Anonymous26 November 2011 at 21:27

    I love that skirt :D

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  89. Anonymous26 November 2011 at 22:39

    Great additions to the 'family' :)
    I would love to win a copy!

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  90. Anonymous27 November 2011 at 18:23

    Gorgeous as always!

    karenjennifer@msn.com

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  91. ShelleyMade28 November 2011 at 10:57

    Love the sunhat and the skirt!

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  92. Judy Clarke28 November 2011 at 11:13

    What gorgeous patterns. I would love to win these.
    bulatalei@hotmail.com

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  93. kyliealysha28 November 2011 at 11:24

    Oh my goodness, they are both so adorable. My little girl would love both of those!

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  94. Andrew & Beth28 November 2011 at 17:10

    fantastic patterns!! Thanks for the chance to win!! beth_kiernan@hotmail.com

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  95. Anonymous28 November 2011 at 18:53

    Gorgeous and perfect for my Miss 8!

    sean_tanya@internode.on.net

    Tanya w

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  96. oli-ex28 November 2011 at 22:17

    Cannot wait to try out the Sun Kissed Hat pattern! I'm forever trying to 'force' hats on my daughter when her pony tail is in the way, but this is a fabulous idea Toni!

    sam

    samjordan81@hotmail.com

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  97. Rowie29 November 2011 at 20:03

    They both look like great patterns I would have trouble deciding which to sew first :-)
    rowiecurtis@yahoo.com.au

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  98. Anonymous9 March 2024 at 10:51

    I can’t wait to try the sun kissed hat for my granddaughter. Adding a pony tail holder was an excellent idea. Keep on creating!

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