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{a tiny preview}

March 31, 2010 · 30 Comments
Filed Under: for fun

What is Gussy doing?
  • thinking a lot about the 26% Count Up
  • organizing + mailing orders
  • cutting fabric for new projects {yeow!}
  • dreaming of all the super exciting things planned for April {lots of giveaways and features!}

Last night, Gussy spent some quality time…
  • with a stack of vintage fabrics,
  • with her rotary mat + cutter,
  • and with her iron

So stay tuned! There are so many announcements, and they start tomorrow! Hope you’ll come back :]

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  1. Sandy says

    March 31, 2010 at 4:29 pm

    can’t wait to see what you have in store for us! =) love those vintage fabrics!

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  2. Meg says

    March 31, 2010 at 4:29 pm

    WOW! That’s a big Gussy you have there!!! I love vintage fabric, it’s always so pretty! Have a lovely evening!
    xoxo~Meg

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  3. Alysha says

    March 31, 2010 at 4:35 pm

    OOH I love the blue floral! I really want to buy a bag so i hope you are making some out of that!!! :)

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  4. amy @ twirl bird's blog says

    March 31, 2010 at 4:35 pm

    Holy cow that bag is enormous!!!! Can’t wait to see the new goodies!

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  5. Kjirsten says

    March 31, 2010 at 4:38 pm

    Love it!!!! I love vintage fabric!!! So fun! I just wish it was thicker. I have tons of sheets that I need to do something with. Can’t wait to see what you have going on and I love that you are working on new patterns!!! Yay for us!
    <3
    Kjirsten
    http://sewgraciouslyblessed.blogspot.com

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  6. Neely says

    March 31, 2010 at 4:39 pm

    Woohoo! Can’t wait for new gussy announcements :)

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  7. sarah says

    March 31, 2010 at 4:42 pm

    You look so teeny compared to that giant Gussy bag you’re wearing! ;)

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  8. sarah says

    March 31, 2010 at 4:43 pm

    And I know how much you’d like my gravatar to show up – sorry about that! Been having some gravatar issues.

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    • Gussy says

      March 31, 2010 at 4:45 pm

      yippeeeeee :]

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  9. Raylene says

    March 31, 2010 at 5:32 pm

    That huge bag is so adorable! Girl… you should totally get something like that into your store! Love it!

    You keep me on my toes! I was so excited when I saw it had jumped to 26% to other day! And I don’t even know what I’m excited about yet!!!

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  10. Jessica says

    March 31, 2010 at 5:39 pm

    Okay, I have an idea… but I don’t want to give it away! I’m so excited for you, even if I’m wrong (which I don’t think I am)! I’m just excited because you are!

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  11. ClassiclyAmber says

    March 31, 2010 at 5:41 pm

    Whooooooooa mercy! That is the biggest Gussy I have ever seen!
    Can’t wait to check back in tomorrow~! =-D

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  12. Alyssa Belfy says

    March 31, 2010 at 6:28 pm

    Miss Maggie, when Gussy is all over the planet and you’re on the cover of Time, you should probably make a gussy bag as big as a house. And then you can stand next to it and look like a tiny little flower, and Zack can stand next to it and look like a squirrel.

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  13. Jessica Lane says

    March 31, 2010 at 7:03 pm

    Can’t wait to hear the exciting news!

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  14. Stephanie J says

    March 31, 2010 at 7:06 pm

    Can’t wait, you have such cute stuff!

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  15. Melissa says

    March 31, 2010 at 7:21 pm

    your bag is huge and making me laugh. i know you have a ton on your mind…thinking of you.
    hope you were able to enjoy the beautiful day!

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  16. Jaimie says

    March 31, 2010 at 7:30 pm

    WOW! thats a might huge ruffle!!! i love it, and you better not FOOL us tomorrow!! :))

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  17. Carla says

    March 31, 2010 at 8:09 pm

    Woo hoo! Looking forward to it!

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  18. Renee Candy Stick Lanec says

    March 31, 2010 at 8:11 pm

    Im totally droooooooling over the jumbo bag! OMG! I cant wait til you start making luggage! (hint hint)
    XOXO

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  19. Melissa G. says

    March 31, 2010 at 8:14 pm

    ooohh, i’m looking forward to what ever it is you have to share!

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  20. Southern Gal says

    March 31, 2010 at 8:31 pm

    I just ran across two brand new packages of pillowcases and sheets from my grandmother’s stash that she gave me. They are from the 60’s or 70’s and I love them. Can’t wait to see what you make with your vintage fabrics!

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  21. Franchesca says

    March 31, 2010 at 8:54 pm

    i heart your blog :) And is second Alyssa Belfy’s comment!

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    • Gussy says

      March 31, 2010 at 9:01 pm

      haha! Alyssa is my cousin :]

      Thanks everyone for the sweet messages!!!

      Reply
  22. Franchesca says

    March 31, 2010 at 8:55 pm

    *i second*

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  23. hiyaluv says

    March 31, 2010 at 9:05 pm

    woohoo! who knew that april would bring more than showers?!!! :) It’s gonna bring (hopefully) more Gussy products! YIPEEE! :)
    smiles,
    gina

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  24. designer says

    April 1, 2010 at 1:56 am

    Oh my word, Gussy girl. That is the BIGGEST gussy ruffle I have ever seen.

    I think that bag is the same size as you.

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  25. Emily says

    April 1, 2010 at 8:29 am

    You are too cute! Lovin’ the Gussy tote! Can’t wait to see what you have in store for us!!

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  26. mandiesmithsegura says

    April 1, 2010 at 10:04 am

    I can’t wait to see what you’re doing with the vintage fabric! I love old school! ;)

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  27. Jessica says

    April 1, 2010 at 10:47 am

    That Gussy bag is GINORMOUS!!! It make me giggle out loud…and I’m at the library lol. I, too, am glad April is here. The weather outside is beautiful and I look forward to spending Easter with the friends. I hope you have a great weekend!

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  28. The Chubby Dove says

    April 1, 2010 at 11:46 am

    Well, your preview might be tiny, but there’s nothing tiny about that HUGE bag you’re carrying full of Gussy goods! LOL Holy cow, it’s almost as big as you!

    Don’t tip over, goose!

    Hugs!

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