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{lots of ruffles + the winners, revealed!}

October 19, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Filed Under: Gussy, sewing

Hi, hi, hi, hi, hi!!!
Happy Monday to you :)

Since there are so many new readers {hooray}, I thought I’d introduce myself and officially welcome you.

Hi, I’m Gussy!
I have brown curly hair, big blue eyes, and I like to wear headbands that my husband Zack so lovingly calls barrettes. Sigh… He does that on purpose ;)


There’s lots of great things to talk about this morning: sewing, giveaway winners, and some more updates. I know I don’t show my face around here very often because let’s be honest: why post pictures of myself when there are ruffle’s to showcase?!

However, I have to show you this pic:

That is my reaction to doing laundry. I love doing laundry. Yes, that is our dirty laundry. Don’t be grossed out. I had to show you all that picture because a few weeks ago I blogged about how much I love to launder our clothes and my friend Kim @ Everything Etsy laughed at me. I knew someone would ;)

Don’t hate me because I love to launder, OK? Just be my friend and laugh with me when I mix up phrases.

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Next topic!

A few days ago I showed you all this picture:

I was hopeful to transform all the fabric pieces into something lovely, something luscious, something legit. Yesterday afternoon, while hubbs took our one and only car {yes, we sold the VUE!} to get an oil change, I jammed away in our little {big} Minneapolis apartment. Just me and my sewing machine. And a mug of cream with coffee. And my ruffles. Ahhh… it was bliss :)

Today folks, on the third Monday of the month, I am here to show you the scraps of fabric have been transformed… Pardon my drool on the ruffles.
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Hello, Shady Gus’:
They are great for your sunglasses {tee he he}, your iPhone or iPod, chapstick, crayons and maybe a barrette or two. But not a headband {too big}.




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Hello, Lovely Gus’:
The perfect ruffle’d Gussy item for your purse, bag, diaper bag, or ya know, ______. I keep one in my messenger bag for work, in my purse, and maybe three more around the house. Zack, if you’re reading this, don’t be upset I am using a few zipped pouches. I’ve only sewn 250+ items and if I keep just five things… Well, I find that appropriate {to say the least} ;)


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Hello, Ruffle Gus’:
These soon-to-be wallets are darling. Just darling, I tell you. I have them stacked on my sewing table and I keep going in to check on them. To make sure they are real. Because they are darling. Very soon I’ll sew on a button, add a magnetic snap, and then sew up the sides.


Once everything is listed I’ll be sure to let you know!

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In other news, the Gussy Giveaway was a huuuuuge success! There were 159 comments left and a total of 216 opportunities {with all the entries made available}. Last time I offered this type of giveaway there were 72 comments left. I don’t know about you, but I’d say this time around was ahhh-mazing. A big THANK YOU to all that entered and shared my blog!

I know so many of you are sitting on the edge of your seat, just waiting to know who the winners are… Shall I tell you?
A big congrats to Liz Spencer!
She wins one item in-stock at 100%-off.

{hooray}

And a big congrats to Suzi,

who wins 59%-off one item in-stock.

{woot woot!}

Liz and Suzi, please contact me!

♥Remember, there is free shipping on all items in my Etsy shop.

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MAGGIE WHITLEY WEAVES HER WRITINGS around joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith, and simple living. She homeschools her children, enjoys a quiet room while reading, and roars with laughter over the challenges and delights of motherhood. Maggie and her husband, along with their five young children, live in northern Michigan. She has been writing online since 2008. CLICK TO READ MORE ♥

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