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{a *surprise* Gussy Sews giveaway}

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Let’s do something SO fun — let’s have a Gussy Sews giveaway!

*updated: for every 200 comments there will be a winner!

Leave a comment sharing which *new* Market Tote print you’d pick AND where you would take it ~ pink starburst, yellow woodgrain or black/gray damask

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Comments

  6. Pam Keener says

    I love the pink starburst & I would fill it with books or magazines and healthy packaged treats to take to work.
    Love & Hugs,
    Pam

  7. Elisabeth says

    Definitely yellow woodgrain! I’d take it to church so I could show it off and get more people on the Gussy bandwagon!!

  8. Sarah says

    yellow woodgrain <3 i lovelovelove yellow but it doesn't look good on me…but i'm pretty darn sure i could carry a yellow tote though!

  25. Connie says

    Would love the pink starburst since pink is my favorite color!! I would take it to my quilting group to see what great work you do!!

  29. emilee says

    i think if I **had** to choose, I would go with yellow – because it’s happy and I really need some happy.

  31. Kristi {at} Live and Love Out Loud says

    The yellow woodgrain is my absolute favorite! I’d take it BlogHer ’11, Bloggy Bootcamp, church, picking my kids up from school, to the grocery store. Heck, I’d even take that bad girl to bed with me! I love love love the market tote! *drools*

    Kristi, @TweetingMama

  51. Shelby says

    and my most recent favorite post is definitely the finger knitting tutorial! I have gotten so many compliments on my necklace!

  57. amy says

    First, thanks to @jenjentrixie for tweeting this little giveaway! I would pick the yellow woodgrain. I just moved to Seattle, WA, and they have farmers markets here. I think it’s a perfect fit. ;D

  58. Jamie says

    I L.O.V.E. the yellow woodgrain. It makes me fantasize about warmer weather. I’d love to take that beautiful bag to the farmer’s market in spring. :)

  60. christen krumm says

    omg. i have always always always wanted a gussy!!!!!!! i would love love love the yellow wood grain. i am in love with yellow/grey right now!

    where would i take it? the question is more like…. where would i not take it?? :)

    xo,
    christen
    thekrumms@gmail.com

  67. Cindy says

    Ooooo! I would take the black damask (with a red ruffle!) to the beach. And I would plan a trip somewhere warm just for that. ; )

  68. Eden says

    Oh, it’s hard to choose between the Yellow Woodgrain and your Pink Starbust. I think I would have to go with the pink one though; I’m not a fan of gray. ;) I would take my Pink Starbust to my college campus…I could use a new bag to carry my college supplies in. ;)

  69. taryn says

    SO fun is right!

    i’m in love with the pink starburst tote! and the black/gray damask with a pink gussy ruffle! i love pink…lol getting pretty personal ;)

    i’d love to win! i have a laptop bag and unfortunately i never get to carry it around anywhere because i never take my laptop anywhere! so i’d love to win a tote just to show it off more…anytime i could use it! fingers crossed!

  71. Leigh says

    WOOHOO! THank you! I totally love the new black/gray damask~ I would take it to BLISSDOM next week and everywhere else I go!!!

  79. Tracey says

    I would take the Yellow woodgrain to Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University! We just started this week and it is so fun :)

    Thank you for doing a giveaway!

  80. Elisabeth says

    I think my favorite post is the one where you announced that gussy was officially your full time job. So thrilling to follow this journey with you almost from the beginning!!

  83. Crystal says

    i’d pick the black/gray damask and take it *hopefully* to Relevant :) And to work. And to show off at my sister’s. Oh and probably on our beach vacation in June…

    :)

  90. Carrie H says

    I think would pick the pink starburst or the black and gray damask with the pink ruffle.

    I would take it everywhere!!! It’s so cute!

  92. emilee says

    breathing space is one of my faves, because we all need reminders of how to handle that viscous D.

  93. Piper says

    I’m all about the yellow woodgrain. I’d fill that sweetie with my knitting supplies and off to the park we would go.

  94. taryn says

    and i follow gussy on twitter too! i guess you would call me a gus-a-holic?

    @tttaryn

    and yes, my fingers are still crossed!

  100. Heather W says

    Love the Pink Starburst! Dreaming of the spring and taking that beautiful tote to the first Farmer’s Market of the season!

  104. Eryn {mamahall} says

    I would take the Yellow Woodgrain to Music class on Mondays, to Target and errands on Tuesdays, to BSF on Wednesdays, to the park, library and playground on Thursdays, and to MOPS on Fridays! And to Relevant, of course :) lOVe.

  106. Crystal says

    Favorite post lately is the finger knitting tutorial! I looked like a total rockstar today when I showed up at work with my new necklace ;) Hot stuff!

  112. Mandi says

    Oh gosh it’s so hard to decide – and one is on my wishlist for as soon as I have some extra $ to splurge on myself – I really love the yellow woodgrain! (Also love the black/gray damask though… so hard to pick!)

  113. michelle says

    Oooh…it’s a tie between the yellow woodgrain & the black/gray damask. I would carry my Gussy everywhere…I’ve been wanting a new purse!

  116. Leigh says

    My favorite post is “How I stay Organized- The Gussy folder”. It really helped me with some new things for my blog.

  123. Nicole M says

    OHHHH MAN!!! I would get the yellow and gray and I would take it pretty much everywhere I leave the house. TO the park, the store, church!! It would be my downsized diaper bag. I would LOVE on it so well!

  132. Lauren says

    Definitely the pink starburst! I’d (like many others) would use it to take my knitting to coffee shops. Knitting, friends and coffee is a fabulous combination! It might also make an appearance at the Saturday morning Farmer’s Market!

  137. Hannah says

    I’m not usually a fan of yellow but for some reason I love the yellow/gray combo! Every time I see it, it grabs at me! Hmmm… I’m a mom, I’d probably take the bag EVERYWHERE. Room to stash our necessary things when out and about for the day! Thanks for a great giveaway.

  138. Brittany says

    I love them all, but I’m totally in love with the yellow! I would use it to hold my headshots when going to auditions and my extra clothes when I go to yoga. Love the Gus!

  148. Heidi says

    totally didn’t put where I’d take it….I’d take my new Gussy to school :) it’d be perfect to carry all those kid books that I read ;)

  153. Cari says

    YELLOW WOODGRAIN!!!! Er….um…I mean… I would very much like the yellow wood grain, please. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE!! {please!}

  154. Lauren says

    I love your posts where you talk about learning to sew from books and YouTube because, well, that’s how I’ve been teaching myself knitting patterns. You can only make squares for so long before you get bored (and on the topic of knitting, the finger knitting tutorial was pretty sweet!).

  157. Heather G. says

    Ooh!! I’d choose the yellow wood grain, and I’d take it EVERYWHERE!! Seriously – I would take it everywhere. And definitely to the Queen Bee Market in May!

  161. Bethany says

    I am really digging the yellow woodgrain. And I’d take it everywhere! I really think it’s be the perfect Bible Study bag since it would hold my Bible, book, journal, pens, highlighter, keys, and phone! :)

    You are so very talented!

  169. Ariella says

    I like the 1/9/11 pretty fun things post, especially those bows.
    Also like the recent organization tips you’ve posted.

  170. ShooflyMama says

    I would get the black/gray damask with a pink ruffle, and take it just about everywhere, but definitely to the coffee shop so I can read and relax in style.

  173. MayLynn says

    Black/gray damask!!! Love it and it will make the perfect tote for my trip to have my 2nd daughter in less than 7 weeks! Followed you on twiiter and liked you on FB – already have Gussy on my google reader!

  174. Sarah Ann says

    Black and Gray Damask for sure! And if I had this I would take it to the pillow party I’m going to on Saturday- total girls night so I’d have everyone oooing and ahhhing over it! :D

  188. Maggie says

    Definitely the black/grey damask {with pink ruffle}. I would take it with me to the fabric store! I can’t wait to try out the zippered pouch tutorial and I need to pick up some yarn for a gift I’m making, so this would be the perfect stylish bag to carry my purchases in! :)

  191. BreeT says

    I love your posts about how you quit your day job to make your dream come true! What an inspiration!

  195. Meredith says

    I love the pink starburst and I would absolutely take it everywhere with me! It is soo cute!

  203. Shasta Looper says

    I LOVE the yellow woodgrain market tote with the grey ruffle! I would take it with me on our upcoming Dollywood field trip with 60 5th graders. Lots of room for permission slips, epi pens, and bandaids :)

  219. ashley says

    hard to chose just one! but if i must, i loooooove the black/gray damask with the pink ruffle. thanks for the surprise giveaway! a (underscore) gurski (at) hotmail (dot) com

  228. Catherine says

    I LOVE the yellow woodgrain! I would use it when I take my little boy to the library…and I can think of about a million other places I could use it, too!

  230. Southern Gal says

    I love your about me page. And the favorite posts are the ones leading up to your quitting your “day” job to sew full time. An inspiration to me.

  231. Taryn D says

    I just adore the yellow wood grain! I would use it to carry my preschool silent auction stuff around. A sure way to make me smile when I get stressed!

  233. tara says

    I love love love the yellow woodgrain and I would totally take it with me to this new tutoring gig I have at the University and all my classes. It would cheer me up on the longest days!

  239. Ashley says

    I love ANY post about Bauer. I’m dog crazy myself, so I love getting on here and seeing his cute little face. I just to hug him and kiss him and eat him up. But I won’t ;)

  246. Megan says

    I LOVE them all, but I would probably pick the yellow! Where wouldn’t I take it?! It would be great for church especially!

  248. ashley says

    i’d loved the post on organizing…the one where you made the cute binder. Inspired me to make my own!

  255. Janis says

    I love the yellow woodgrain tote! I would definitely use it anytime I went to the market…or anywhere!

  257. Lindsay says

    I fell in love with the pink starburst market tote when you first posted it. I would bring it with me when I take my 2 year old to the park for a picnic! I might also use it as my bag when I go to teach my dance classes.

  264. Danielle J. says

    Woot! Woot! I LOVE the Gray/Black Damask I would like to replace my drab purse with that beauty!!

  272. Lindsay Luton says

    I LOVE the yellow woodgrain tote and would use it to carry around everything that comes with having a 15-month-old son!

  275. Jamie says

    I would love the woodgrain tote- I would take it everywhere I go. I could take it with me when I go to the flea markets looking or treasures.

  279. Janis says

    I loved your post where a reader gave her gussy to a homeless woman. random acts of kindness, expecting nothing in return. I love it!

  283. Corrie says

    I’d take the pink starburst bag with me EVERYWHERE and share Gussy with my girlfriends and also recommend Gussy to the guys who are in National Guard with my hubby!!!

  299. Kelly says

    I’d choose the black and gray damask…but if given a choice I think I’d like a white ruffle. I love things that are neutral that can literally go with anything. :) I would take my market tote EVERYWHERE!! I would use it to tote around my own stuff and my daughter’s stuff in style. :)

  304. Corrie says

    My fave post is your “about Gussy” post because it tells your story of how you & Zack were newlyweds and having a rough time and it goes on to tell how you taught yourself to sew, quit your full-time job, and made Gussy your full-time job. It’s inspirational.

  309. gina says

    my favorite post on here – is every post you write.

    seriously.

    your blog such a GREAT mix of business news, pretty and inspiring photos, soul-bursting joy and enthusiasm, encouragement… great giveaways; it’s a DAILY must read for me!!!

  310. Nicole says

    I l <3 ve the yellow woodgrain! I would take it absolutely EVERYWHERE! But, I've been looking for a really cool tote to take to the farmers market…so fun! what a fun giveaway!

  320. Kelly says

    My current fav post is your tutorial on how to sew a zipper. I love learning new things, and you did a great job explaining how to do this…keep the tutorials coming!!!!!

  329. Jan says

    I like to damask tote. I would “tote”ally take it everywhere I went, but especially to the market because it is soooo much more responsible than paper or plastic. I would wear it proudly and be green, gussy style! jfletch56@hotmail.com

  332. Erin says

    I would love to have the pink starburst! I would take my gussy to work, school, and everywhere in between!

  334. Mindy says

    I would take the black/gray damask with pink ruffle EVERYWHERE! I think it would make the perfect purse for me.

  337. april c. says

    i already ordered a damask tote, so i would choose the yellow woodgrain for my *new* laptop. i would take it to every coffee shop in san diego – which will be our new home in a little less than 2 months…. in the words of someone famous: “YEOW!”

  339. Suzanne says

    I follow you on Twitter!! And I forgot to say where I’m going to take my tote, because the answer is EVERYWHERE. But I would be most excited to take it to knitting!

  340. Erin says

    My favorite gussy post was your letter to Bauer–I love your Bauer posts because we got our puppy at about the same time you got yours!

  346. April says

    I love the yellow woodgrain! I would take it with me to our local farmers market, or anywhere else for that matter, it is adorable!

  348. Brittany says

    I also follow you on twitter, but then, you knew that. Thanks for the opportunity, Gus! Happy day and congrats to whoever is the winner! (i hope it’s me…)

  349. connie says

    I love the yellow woodgrain one! It would make the perfect bag for travel..I’d take it to Germany with me on my next trip.

  351. april c. says

    my fave post to date is definitely about building community here. i love it, and it makes your blog feel like “home” to your readers. i also really adored the finger knitting post ;)

  361. Rachel says

    Love the black & gray damask! Gorgeous! I’ve been thinking that I need a new carry-back-and-forth bag for class and work… mine is getting a little worn… I’d use this bag daily!

  367. kim says

    aaand my favorite post was when you officially quit your day job. your excitement radiated from my computer screen!

  369. Ashley says

    The yellow wood grain is just adorable! Well, they all are, but that yellow wood grain has stolen my heart. I would definitely carry this to church. It would be perfect to place my Bible in on those days that I have my nephews and niece and need both hands free!

  371. Kristen W says

    I love the yellow one! Love it! And where wouldn’t I take it?! The library, carry my knitting in it, the list could go on and on…

  374. JennaFarelyn says

    I love the post where you quit your day job :)

    I would want the pink starburst, and I would take it everywhere, get compliments on it’s adorableness, and have business cards inside it to promote you.

    You.. you are awesome, and I love your stuff :)

  377. Felicia says

    I love the black and grey damask and I would take it to the park when I go with my kids to carry our essentials…you know bottles and fruit snacks :)

  379. Julie S. says

    I am torn between the yellow woodgrain or the black/gray damask with the pink ruffle. I am currently wanting it to use as my primary purse, so that I can take my camera with me everywhere.

  385. Shannon Vytlas says

    I would pick the Yellow Woodgrain Print and I would take it EVERYWHERE!!!!
    It would be especially cute taking it to flea markets, I could fit a lot of little treasures in it.

  393. Chelseabird says

    Where wouldn’t I take the yellow woodgrain market tote really? Well since I am not sure I will tell you where I would take it: to class, to the movies, on a photo adventure, on a bike ride to the park, on a date to my favorite pizza place, on a picnic – just about everywhere really!

    Hoping to win this one! I would LOVE a Gussy tote!

  398. Julie S. says

    My favorite post is your About Gussy post. It is so incredibly refreshing and inspiring to hear your story- and even more so when you share your successes with all of us! Keep up the good work!

  404. Stacey says

    Yellow Woodgrain + I would take it along with me on my Substitute Teaching Adventures. Yes, that’s a real thing. :)

  411. Stephanie C. says

    I’d go with the yellow. Though the pink comes in a VERY close second. And I’d take it everywhere when I didn’t have my 2 year old with me! (The tote is necessary when he’s along!)

  414. katie says

    my favorite post was the youtube video when you said there was something huge coming! It was the first post I read here! You had me hooked ;)

  421. Stacey says

    The black/gray damask all the way (with yellow of course), and it would be my new ‘carry all’ bag on the go – magazines, coupons, etc!

  424. Kodi says

    My favorite post is the one where you announced you were quitting your job to be Gussy full time. I remember being so happy for you! Great decision!

  426. Daisy says

    I love the black/gray damask! It would be my new work tote. I love having a bag the girls at work envy. I have been lusting after a Gussy bag for a while now.

    My favorite post of late, is the one where you just had to ‘blurt’ it out….at least I think that es how you put it. It is so refreshing to see someone that is so honestly happy with their life. You seem to be a genuine sweet soul!

  428. Bonnie says

    ZOMG that pink starburst is adorable! I’m having a baby in stwo weeks, so where WOULDN’T it go?! Plus, it’s a boy so I need more pink and less blue!

  430. Felicia says

    My favorite post was Beauty among the hurting. It brought tears to my eyes. I am always saddened at how people treat the homeless or forget that they are human too and this story just gave me warm fuzzies.

  432. Paige says

    I LOVE the black and gray damask! I would take it everywhere! haha but seriously I’d probably use it as a laptop bag if it fits!

  433. Elizabeth Holloway says

    I couldn’t love the yellow woodgrain fabric more if I had picked it out myself! this tote would replace a diaper bag (of my soon to be potty-trained son) as my go everywhere bag :)

    thank you ;)

  442. Jess :) says

    I am having a tough time choosing between black/gray damask and pink sunburst!! LOVE them both and would take it EVERYWHERE!!!!!!! :) :)

  444. Jennifer says

    I love the black/gray damask tote with the pink ruffle. As soon as I find a job, I plan on getting one to use as my new ‘work’ tote. Hopefully it will be sooner rather than later! ; )

  447. Jesica says

    Well, I like the black/grey damask! And, I would take that baby everywhere! It would help me tote all my new baby goodies, some fruit snacks for the big brother and my burts bees for mama! :)

  451. Paige says

    I love the official tour of your new home!! Your decorating style is beyond adorable and can’t get enough pics of the Whitley home! :)

  454. Rebekah says

    I’m trying to decide…I kind of like them all! either the black & grey damask or the pink starburst…so hard to choose…

    and since I live in ridiculously-warm-for-January southern California, I might just have to pack a good read and a tasty cold beverage and head to an outdoor bench with my tote! if I won, that is.

  459. Jennifer says

    My favorite posts of yours are about your new puppy, Bauer. That sweet pup always brings a smile to my face when you post pics of him. I’m sure he melts your heart.

  460. Rebekah says

    I’m so appreciating your post on sewing zippers – the last one I tried gave me a beast of a time!

  461. Michelle C says

    I love the black/gray damask with the pink ruffle. I would take this with me to school ~ I’m a full-time student! Thanks for the chance to win!
    mrsmchappell at gmail dot com

  462. sarah says

    I would have to say the pink starburst, and I would take it everywhere!! Really, I would stash a knitting project or two in it and keep it with me all the time!!

  465. Natalie says

    I loved your post recapping 2010. I got to go back and see so many stories and posts that I missed prior to being a devout gussy follower AND a laughed histerically inside… especially about that one time when that lady (was she a plumber? I forget) saw your hubby nude! Haha! You’ve let your readers in on some great times!

  466. Heidi G says

    The yellow woodgrain makes me happy :)
    I would tote my current embroidery project with me all over town to appointments and on trips. The size is perfect and the style is inspiring.

  469. Michelle C says

    My fav. post if your recent tutorial about how to make a zippered pouch. I can’t wait to try it!
    mrsmchappell at gmail dot com

  472. Patricia says

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE the black-gray-damask! I would kill to have one for our vacation this spring! I’m so sick of carrying a diaper bag or a big “mom purse.”
    I love all your products! I’ve been eying the iPad cover, too!

  480. Bri says

    Yellow woodgrain! And I would take it to Vegas this spring where my hubby and I are planning a little kid-free getaway!!

  493. Rachael says

    I totally love the yellow woodgrain with grey gussy ruffle! And I would take it to school with me…I’m a teacher and I’m always needing something to throw my planner and extra papers, etc. in! This would be just perfect! Thanks for the chance to win!

  498. Jessica says

    I adore the yellow! I’d take it everywhere, but especially think it would cheer things up when I volunteer at the free tax program. :)

  500. Diane Miller says

    Oh my Gussy….you the best!!! You know how to make winter soooo much fun and *brighter*!!
    Okay…it’s hard to choose…but today because it is so dark and gray…I’m gonna pick the Pink Starburst tote. I could carry it *everywhere.* But, if I win…I’m going to fill it with some special goodness for my friend (who *loves* tote bags) and give it to her. She has a deep deep hurt and I just know that this would be amazingly special to her….and knowing that is was handmade by such a wonderful godly gal like you would make it even more meaningful to her.
    You’re the best!! Thanks Gus!!! Hugs!

  501. Joy Dillard says

    I love love love your totes. They are all cute as a button, but I love the yellow and gray the best. If I had one of these, I would take it with me to the flea market where I like to shop for treasures. :) I would stuff it with all the necessities needed for the flea…cash, coins, lip gloss, and cell phone.

  502. liz says

    i would definitely pick the yellow woodgrain! it will be the perfect spring bag for me to take everywhere!

  507. Kate says

    Ooh! Yellow woodgrain for sure. Just picked up some Spring clothes and they are all yellow and gray. Love! I would take it everywhere, of course!

  511. Constance Mahaffey says

    I love the Black/Gray Demask. I would take it everywhere, shopping, church, work.

  512. Karen Davis says

    yellow woodgrain, hands down, is my favorite tote!! I would take it to the “4” and “9” Market here in Korea… basically it’s an open air market (lots of fruits and veggies and scary things like fish heads ) :) that are only on days that start or end with a “4” and “9”!

  526. Anna Camperson says

    Yellow Woodgrain – I would take this fabulous bag with me EVERYWHERE! It would be the perfect fit for my “mommy-on-the-go” lifestyle – I could hide surprise treats for my 3 year old and carry slobbery teething toys for my 9 month old – it would be PERFECT, PERFECT, PERFECT! :)

    -Anna

  531. Becky W. says

    My favorite posts are the ones you give advice/info etc. on becoming a better small business owner, blogger and full time Gussy. I bookmark each one you post and read through them all the time hoping to one day be as well known and successful as you are. Thanks for all you do. ;)

  533. hiyaluv says

    well YEOW lady! :) I would be happy with ANY of the market totes but I would love the yellow woodgrain. Wait, my heart just skipped a beat with the thought of carrying one about town! Where would I take it? Only every where! I should take pics of my laptop bag and show you how “well loved” it is because I don’t leave it at home. It is always over my arm and by my side! Same goes for my pencil pouch! :) oh swoon. :)gina

    Dear Market Tote,
    I will be dreaming of you and the fun we could have. And Polo says he would hide his bone in you when I’m not looking so even he wants in on the goodness!
    Love,
    gina

    okay done being crazy now. xoxo:)

  540. Jill says

    Oh Market Tote, I will take you everywhere with me! I’ll put my little Gussy bag inside of you and carry you both around all over the place ;) The yellow grain is my favorite :)
    Jill

  541. hiyaluv says

    and my favorite post is about you quitting your day job. oh yes!!! :) But there are others too that I adore and have bookmarked-like the organization ones and the bizz series. All great stuff:)
    gina

  542. Kate says

    One more entry for me. My favorite post is definitely one from last week when you exclaimed your love for your job. You look so happy.

  553. Brittany @ The MamaZine says

    I’d love to have the yellow woodgrain bag. It would be my first Gussy product! I’d like to fill it with books I’m currently reading, my bible and/or journal and take it with me on trips to visit family!

  557. Mama Pea says

    All of the color choices are so pretty! My favorite is the black/gray damask with a red ruffle. I would use it as a work/school/diaper bag for my job/classes/son — I like having one tote I can use for anything and everything :-)

  558. Tara says

    yellow/gray! i’m obsessed with AMH’s new fabrics. i would carry it everywhere!!!!!! work, grocery, mall, church, etcetcetcetetawkjjdjfkajsd!!!!!!!!!!

  563. Chelsea says

    I love the yellow woodgrain tote!! I think I could use it for just about any and every thing!! I’m getting married in may and my colors are yellow and gray and I’m loving anything in that color combo right now!!

  564. Brittany says

    How can I pick one fave post? Hmm…I read how you quit your day job a whole lot. It’s inspiring. :0)

  566. Lori says

    Oops. I posted my favorite posts in my first comment but I did forget to tell you where I’d carry my tote. Id carry it everywhere! It’s so cute! :-)

  567. Laura says

    I just adore the black and grey damask with the pink ruffle! I would stash a diaper and snacks for kiddos, along my wallet, keys and phone, and being the me the most stylin’ mommy out running errands.

  575. Sweet Jeanette says

    ya know, I’m all about pink, but the more I look at the yellow woodgrain one I think I’m in love! I’d take it with me to the ladies day out and bible studies, and then it would definitely have to accompany me to the ladies retreat this summer!
    thanks for the chance to win this great giveaway!

  576. Lesley Hagel says

    I would totally love the black/grey damask bag and it would be going to Hawaii with me in three weeks!!

  577. Laura says

    My favorite posts are your business posts! They have been so very helpful to me as I have begun this crazy fun adventure in the world of selling handmade and owning my own biz!

  596. Melissa says

    And right now, my favorite post of yours is how to sew a zippered pouch, followed closely by the finger knitting tutorial. You make it look so easy. :) I hope to try those soon!

  598. Alyssa Agee says

    I love the black/gray damask!! Totally my color scheme. And as for how I’d use your gorgeous bag, my hubby and I just moved into the heart of the city and we are blessed to be able to walk to work together every day (hooray for a 3 mile round trip that doubles as my “workout” for the day). I could definitely use a cute bag to haul all the many random things I can’t live without back and forth from home to work.

    Plus, in the wet and somewhat dreary winter months of Portland OR, your bags are so cheerful who wouldn’t smile when passing one on the street? So technically I’d be doing every one else in this city a favor by carrying one around. :)

  599. Denise says

    Well,first of all….I Love your blog! My favorite tote is the pink sunburst and I would use it all the time! I travel to many swim meets for my kids and it would be perfect to carry all of my “stuff” around with me in such a fashionable way!

  600. Sarah-Anne says

    yay! i think this made my whole day. you always seem to do that… ;)
    i totally have to say i’d want a damask, and i’d take it everywhere. i’m not even kidding.

  601. Chelsea says

    I love all of the posts that show your work space. I love love love your new sewing space!!!

  607. Kristen H. says

    Pink Starburst for sure, and I’d take it EVERYWHERE. Even to the bathroom to cart my kindle and water for my bath (like, water bottle, not bath tub water, because that would be weird).

  609. aliciamariel says

    oooh! I would go for the pink starburst because it’s so fun and cheerful, and it would go with me everywhere. I’d probably sleep with it under my pillow for extra sweet dreams. ;)

  612. Jori says

    I love the black/gray damask with the pink! My parents and husband conspired to give me a once in a lifetime birthday gift–so my Gussy would go with me to Paris!!!

  616. Rosi says

    Ohhh! I would love to win a tote bag, I *love* the pink starburst the most, but if it is Gussy it has to be good! I would sport my Gussy bag to school and everyone would ask where I got my lovely bag and I would say its a GUSSY~! Thanks Gussy for the giveaway!

  620. Hannah says

    I liked your post about your workspace. You know what I love about you (and I don’t even know you!) is that you seem like you have a REALLY successful product and yet… you’re so simple. Your workspace is just a room in your place… it’s perfect! I love that it’s not over-the-top. Sometimes when people are successful it can go to their head and they need the newest, the best, the shiniest, etc. and you’re working with what you’ve got!

  634. Tara says

    I would choose the yellow woodgrain and I would carry it with me ALL the time. EVERYWHERE! I constantly carry bags around.

  637. Tara C says

    I would love the pink starburst one and I would take it with me to the Midwest Moms Media Bloggers and Brands Summit in July!

  647. Kristin Jones says

    Pink starburst is too cute for words!! I’d be the hottest mom at the local farmer’s market with that beauty! Go Kingsfield Farmer’s Market in Minneapolis…woot!!

  650. lindsey says

    need need need me some yellow woodgrain in my life… like, hunter/gatherer need! it would be on its way to barnes&nobles with me- looks like the perfect size to hold crochet today magazine while i have a chai tea latte :)

  656. molly says

    I absolutely love the yellow woodgrain. i think it would be fun to pack it up with snacks and surprises and spend the day out and about with my 4 year old daughter. it is still winter in wisconsin but that yellow gives me hope that spring will be here soon!

  658. Valerie says

    I would choose the yellow woodgrain! I love the yellow and gray together. I would take it everywhere!

  659. christa says

    yellow woodgrain, but it was a HARD decision. i love yellows with grey. i would take it everywhere with me! i’m so in need of a new tote of some kind since i always have a crochet project and diapers with me. LOVE your products!

  665. Mama Fisch says

    I would like the black and gray one. For now, I would rock it to school…my female students would love it and then in March I would take to Florida on spring break!

  666. Wendy B says

    I would choose the Yellow Woodgrain. I fell in love with it when I saw it in the pic you posted from a post this past weekend! It would be my purse/teacher tote/diaper bag, so it would pretty much go everywhere I go! :)

  668. Lauren says

    I would pick the pink starburst and I would fill it with my knitting supplies and take it to a friend’s house where I would knit away while we chat :)

  669. christa says

    i love all your posts that share all your business knowledge. i have found them so helpful! i have to say that my favorite recent post was the finger knitting. i made two long enough to wrap around my kiddos necks a couple times to keep them warm since i’m trying to keep my heat bill low (they looked very cowlish). plus i can tie them off so there’s no long pieces to get caught on anything. they both have ended up using them as leashes for their stuffed animals. so cute!

  671. abby says

    definitely the yellow woodgrain, a girl can never have too much yellow!
    it would be perfect for my odds and ends on a trip to study in the library!

  673. Amanda says

    I’d do the black/gray damask, and I’d take it with me on all my work trips! I need a big bag to go to showsite with each day!

  678. Wendy B says

    My favorite post lately has been your finger knitting tutorial! It was so much fun and helped me make a cute garland for a Valentine’s Day craft I was working on! Thanks!

  679. Maureen S says

    I am all over that yellow woodgrain. Pretty please pick me. I would take it everywhere! It would definately be a well traveled bag.

  680. Teri says

    Fun! I would choose the Yellow Woodgrain-its so fun and the color combo I am still digging at the moment. I would bring this with me back and forth from work, and on all of my work trips!

  682. Samantha says

    I loooove yellow woodgrain! I’m sure it would end up going lots of places but I would definitely show it off on my trips to the local coffee shop :)

  702. Kim says

    black/gray damask

    I would probably just take it everywhere, it looks like a good size for all sorts of things. Love them!

  703. Teresa says

    I like the black and gray damask with the red ruffle. I’d bring it to work, to the store, to my kids’ soccer games, swimming lessons, basketball games and everywhere else!

  715. Barb says

    the market tote looks great for everyday use… perfect for commuting to work since i like to bring a book or magazine to read! and the black and grey damask is so pretty with the bright ruffle colors :-)

  716. Samantha says

    I loved your post on organizational tips. Its nice to see how someone else organizes. Oh, and the finger knitting post! Definitely made a necklace last Saturday morning :)

  719. nat says

    i would choose the yellow woodgrain, it is awesome. i would take it to the library and to CA when we go in a few weeks!

  723. nat says

    recently my fav post was your studio tour. i love seeing other creative people’s workspaces. and i also liked your zip pouch tutorial. it got me to put in my first zipper.

  724. Laura says

    Hi Maggie! I love the Yellow Woodgrain {yeow!} hee hee. :) I’m a fourth grade teacher and I’d use it to carry my school goodies back and forth from school to home.

  727. Lindsey says

    Hooray for a Gussy giveaway! I’m a teacher, so I’d use the black damask to carry my work papers stylishly!

  730. April in CT says

    I’d pick the black and gray damask and I’d take it EVERYWHERE!!! Entirely too cute, I swear.

  736. Lindsey says

    I like your Bauer posts. I have a chocolate lab who is also constantly doing cute things! :)

  741. Veronica says

    Oh, I’m dying with this giveaway! I bought three Gussy items as Christmas gifts for other people and would love to own something Gussy of my own! I LOVE the black/gray damask with the hot pink! I’d take it everywhere and use it as a purse/diaper bag. I have three kiddos so something like this would be awesome to use for all the stuff mommy’s tote around! :)

  748. Veronica says

    I really liked your post on being organized. I had a crocheted hat business that I had to close down recently due to busyness with my three kiddos but would love to incorporate your tips when I can get back into business again if I’m able to do that in the future!

  754. Abby says

    Oh so lovely! I love yellow woodgrain. Yellow just makes me so happy!! It’s perfection :)

    I’ll soon be purchasing a mac laptop (that is when my budget is all balanced!) so this little tote would be a great companion. I’m also an art teacher and I’m always in need of bags! Preferably bright and fun to make my little students smile. :)

  755. Jenna says

    I LOVE thr yellow woodgrain!!! Such a fun print for spring & summer! I stalk you on twitter!! When I say stalk I mean follow! Love everything you make and all your fun tutorials! You make me want go learn to sew!

  762. Mandy says

    I love all three of them! Of course, I’m partial to the damask prints, but I think I’d go with the yellow woodgrain to mix it up a bit! I’d take it everywhere – to run errands, pay bills, carry my lesson plans, etc. etc. etc. :)

  763. Amber says

    I would love to have the Yellow Woodgrain. I think the color combo is very classic looking. And where would I take it? Only everywhere I go!!

  779. Marixa says

    I’ll take the black one please! I’d use it at Target, and Hobby Lobby 2 of my favorite stores! And I love your posts on business stuff, trying to make my way through them.

  780. Mandy says

    I find most of your posts very inspiring or fun! I love bragging on your rise to stardom and am constantly sending people over here to read how it all began! ;)

  781. Jenna says

    Of course the Black and Gray damask one!
    It’d be the study tote! I’d put my bible, my journal and my bible study book in there. It’d go from study to study with me! =)

  782. Amber says

    My favorite post is the first one after you began working full-time for yourself. So inspiring!!

  783. Kim B. says

    The black/gray damask with ANY color ruffle would brighten my day, every morning. I would use it for work, since I don’t have a tote to use.

  785. Jessie says

    I absolutely LOVE the yellow and gray tote!!!!! I would die for it! I would take it ANYWHERE, but most definitely to the park with my little guy on a sunny day!

  793. Courtney says

    I already like AND follow you, and my favorite post is actually your “about Gusy” section. (Can I pick that? Cause I just did.) I love how beautifully it captures your spirit and tells your story :)

    I pretty much need the yellow woodgrain tote in my life, because it will go on all kinds of adventures with me. It will come to the salon, to the fabric store, maybe even the moon! Ok…probably not the moon…but it could help me fight crime! I could use it to hit the bad guys or something!

  794. Jessie says

    I’ve been following your blog since a little bit before you became full-time Gussy…so it’s hard to pick a favorite! My most recent favorite is your cute finger-knitting tutorial! I’ve made a couple fun finger-knitted goodies already!

  798. Caro says

    I love the yellow woodgrain! I would pack all my goodies in it — including a deck of cards, a snack, and a good book — perfect for a summer day in Central Park.

  800. beth says

    I adore the yellow woodgrain! I would carry it everywhere, especially anywhere that I could show it to my friends. :-)

  820. Kiki_Dawn says

    I’d pick the black/gray damask!!!! So gorgeous :) I’d take it *everywhere* … I’d especially use it on our wedding day to carry all my supplies!!

  833. Shandell says

    my favorite post (besides this one, cause YAY!) is your post about doing Gussy full time and the quit your day job post. I love reading about people making their dreams come true!

  845. yolanda says

    I subscribe and I would definitely pick the black with a pink ruffle. How pretty! Your work is gorgeous. :)

  850. Amy B. says

    I love the yellow woodgrain! And I would take it most everywhere! :) But especially to my in-office work days. I work from home and go into the office once a week, so can always use a good bag to cart my supplies back and forth. Thanks for the giveaway!

  859. Christina says

    I love the yellow woodgrain and would use it to tote my daughters daycare outfits/toiletries in.

  860. kelly s says

    And…last but not least, my favorite post of yours was surely the “community” post. I’ve found oodles of great blog ladies that way!
    xoxo
    kelly.

  863. allyson cheney says

    i would use this lovely bag (the yellow woodgrain with the gray ruffle is my personal fave, btw) to stash my current reading obsessions and keep them together when i’m out and about. that way they are handy to grab and read when i’m waiting in the car for my kiddos, or at the coffeeshop letting them run around and play, or wherever!!

  868. Genelle G. says

    I’d probably go with the black and gray damask, but the pink one is also tempting me. Thanks for doing such a great giveaway!

  869. Angie says

    I love, the Pink Starburst and I’d take it with me to everywhere! When I take my daughter to school, go to the gym, or just to coffee…I’d absolutely love one!

  874. Kimber says

    Oh how I love the yellow woodgrain. Reminds me of our wedding! yellow, grey and black. brings back super great memories for me, so thanks!

    My favorite post is one I’m in the middle of “studying” and trying to master— the Gussy pouch that you recently posted. Love it.

    thanks for the suprise giveaway!!

  876. Cassie C says

    I swoon for the Yellow Wood Grain print!! I’m going to work yellow and grey as the main colors for my fall wedding and that my friends is where I will carry this tote – wedding shopping!!

  880. Cassie C says

    Beauty Among the Hurting is by far my favorite post! Homelessness is an issue that is heavy on my heart right now and the post shows the real face of what homelessness is – a sad reality of you and me. It’s my favorite! {Although you sharing me and Pete’s engagement on your blog is a close second ;) }

  881. taylor says

    oooh ooh gimme that yellow woodgrain! i would totally make that my “wedding planning bag”!!
    (but honestly, its unfair to make us choose… everything you make is so great!)

  883. Monique says

    I would definitely pick the the yellow wood grain! It was love at first sight! Firstly I would hang it on my wall in my kitchen which I just painted gray with a cool vintage frame around it cause it’s much to pretty to hang on my coat rack and then when I go out it would likely have the glamorous job of toting diapers, Thomas trains and bribe “Chochies” (aka chocolates). It would be well used :)

  885. taylor says

    one of my favorite posts of yours was with bauer! he is just too precious!

    (can you tell how much i want to win one of your amazing bags?!)

  887. Nicole says

    I would pick the yellow woodgrain and I would take it everywhere. Seriously…I don’t leave home without my trusty planner, a book {or two}, my journal, and camera. It would be my trusty side-kick!

    <3,
    Cole

  896. aimee says

    Fav Post (so far) = finger knitting. I haven’t tried it yet, but my sis just gave me some yarn, so I will get started soon!

  897. Kate says

    I used to be a real pink kind of girl. . . but that yellow woodgrain is so tempting! And I’ve always loved damask. They’re all super great!

  901. amber says

    I love the yellow woodgrain tote. And if I had one i’d carry around my laptop and/or camera out for an adventure. Or simply drop the necessities in for a trip to the store.

    if it weren’t for twitter and facebook I wouldn’t have known about your giveaway! Eek!

  903. Catlyn L. says

    i LOVE the black/grey damask with the pink ruffle! i would use it to stuff my knitting projects into and show it off when im fabric shopping! Id have to show it off when im at a meetup at a local coffee shop and knitting my socks! ;)

  908. Julie B says

    I would love to have the Pink Starburst and I would take it shopping, or to my tennis club with my gear, or out to appointments, anywhere! A cheery spot of color in anyone’s day.

  909. Jen says

    I LOVE the black and grey damask, with a pink ruffle. :) I would take it………everywhere!! My two year old is also starting to love purses like mommy so I’d let her carry it around too.

  912. Jen says

    I love your recent post about the zip pouch tutorial.

    I love love LOVE that you are paying it forward and sharing some of your amazing talent!

  913. katy-ann says

    I LOVE the black/gray damask with red ruffles! My husband will be home from Afghanistan soon and we’ll be traveling all over on his leave. It looks perfect for a carry-on. :]

    Thank you for this chance! I love your stuff, money is just so tight lately. :[

  916. Katy-Ann says

    And last but not least, my favorite post is the tutorial on finger knitting. That is by far the coolest thing I’ve seen in a long time. ♥

  917. Sidnie says

    I love the yellow woodgrain tote.
    I would take it EVERYWHERE. :)
    It would be my carry-all bag. (That’s what you graduate to when your littles no longer need a diaper bag, but they still need stuff & you’re ready to carry a pretty purse again.)

  922. Deanne says

    yellow woodgrain and quite simply – i would take it everywhere, people would run after me in the streets and I would have to hang onto a lamp post and scream ‘yes its a gussy’ ;) xxx

  923. Meredith says

    Oh, I would love that sweet pink bag! It would become my go-to school bag. Calendar, notebook, pencil case, knitting project and go!

  924. Michelle says

    I have a thing for yellow and purple this year and the yellow woodgrain is my fav! With two kids to tote around this would be the PERFECT bag for everyday use!

  929. Laura Curtis says

    I would get the gray/black damask, it perfectly matches my coat & new boots. I would take it everywhere, a GUSSY needs to be shown off!

  931. Laura Curtis says

    my favorite post(s) were when you were transitioning from Michigan to Minnesota & weren’t able to sew for a week of two. It really showed how much you love your work!

    ll.hoppe@hotmail.com

  933. Tristen says

    Wow! So your totes are too cute! I would totally take the Pink Starburst to Disney World for my daughters first trip. Might even have to get her a wristlet so we can be “Gussy Twins”!

  935. Julie {CalleLillyCafe} says

    it was hard to choose just one: black/damask w/a pink ruffle =) love it. I would use for purse & tote for everyday to carry iPad, snacks, water bottle, blood test. meter (my purse gets too heavy w/all this! plus all else I carry in my purse! the black won’t get too dirty too quick either bcuz we are always at the soccer fields!!

  938. Julie {CalleLillyCafe} says

    RSS feed. Check. I visit your blog often (I won’t call myself a stalker!) haha! I just love how it’s positive & you’re always trying to help the next upcoming handmade shop. I’m hoping to email you sooner than later to spotlight me! =)

  939. Tara says

    I love the black/gray damask market tote!! I think I would take it everywhere! With a toddler it’s big enough to store everything I need while still looking cute ;)

  944. Julie {CalleLillyCafe} says

    Recent fave post? any of your business-related posts. I’m looking for any advice to get my shop off the ground… w/4 girls, a soccer club, HW every nite, sewing & all else, doesn’t leave me much time. any thing to better my time mgmnt is huge! so thank you. =)

  948. Rebecca L says

    i would choose the black/grey damask with the pink ruffle! i would use it for everything i think. i’m surrounded by boys in this house and any bit of girly i can get would make me smile! :)

  952. Kimber says

    I, too, subscribed to the blog! I forgot to mention that I would keep all m handy books and patterns in there to take to my mother-in-laws house, along with my sewing machine. What can I say? I have a pretty creative mother-in-law!!

  953. Brooke says

    I heart the black damask bag with the pink ruffle. I would take it with me to coffee with a favorite book or journal.

  956. Sydney S says

    I’m usually all about black and gray, but this time, the Yellow woodgrain market tote is SCREAMING to me! Love it! All of them are fantastic though.

  960. Lindsay says

    I love the yellow woodgrain! It would take this baby everywhere w/ me b/c it looks like it’d be a great replacement for my purse.

    Love your stuff :)

  964. Sydney S says

    Oops, I forgot to say what I’d use the tote for…..I’d actually use it for carrying odds and ends that my son insists need to leave the house w/ us. I hate having to carry a big ol diaper bag for jus some toys he wants to carry with.

    My favorite posts are any to do w/ Bauer and when you feature shops, really great way to see what’s out there in the world of handmade ~ thank you!

  979. Ashley C. says

    I would take the Pink Starburst Market Tote with me EVERYWHERE! I have actually been looking for a new tote. I always carry a purse and a tote bag, because I carry my work around with me everywhere and don’t want it cluttering up my purse. These bags and actually everything you make are so precious!

  998. Emily says

    Hooray–what a great giveaway! I would love the yellow woodgrain tote–tres chic! I would take it to all my super important work meetings–perfect for a notepad and laptop!

  1000. Mary Woestehoff says

    I would love, love, love to have a tote in black damask. And where would I take it? Where wouldn’t I take it? I’d use it as a diaper bag, or to carry all of my paperwork when I meet with clients! And I’d tell anyone that will listen where I got it!

  1005. Ashley C. says

    I subscribed to your RSS feed, although I’ve been following you in my Google Reader for awhile now.

  1007. Rachel says

    black/gray damask with a RED ruffle. I would take it everywhere. The perfect tote to haul all of life’s “necessities” :)

  1014. LCW says

    My favorite market tote is the yellow wood grain, I’d make it my purse/diaper bag and use it for everything! Thanks for surprising us with a giveaway.

  1018. Mandy Schotter says

    I love the yellow woodgrain tote. :) Sew cute! :) I’d use it to carry my things to school. I teach. :)

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