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{Heather Bailey pattern giveaway + an interview}

August 2, 2011 ·
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This giveaway is now closed.

This giveaway is open to all countries!

Heather Bailey, one of my all time favorite fabric designers, is giving away TWO super cute sewing patterns to a reader {shipping included}, or a coupon code for the pattern if the winners wants to purchase additional items from her store ~ so there will be TWO winners! Heather’s designs are fresh, colorful and full of life. And darling!

This November will be my third anniversary since teaching myself how to sew, and Heather Bailey fabric has been part of my product line since the very beginning:

I’m very exciting to be gifting two patterns from Heather’s shop. WILL YOU BE A WINNER? Leave a comment below to enter. Gussy Sews hearts Heather Bailey! Choose from a variety of sewing patterns: pin cushions, toys for little people, aprons, handbags — even lunch bags.

To me, pairing this sewing pattern giveaway with a little Q&A sounded like a fabulous idea ~ so I sent three questions over to Heather and let out a little, Yeow! when her answers showed up in my inbox shortly after. Heather is expecting her third babeh, due this month, so this mini-interview is extra special. Thank you again, Heather!

L to R: fresh-picked pincushions, happy stacker ring toy, daily spice halter apron

INTERVIEWING HEATHER BAILEY ~

What is your favorite pattern, and where did you draw inspiration for it?
My daughter, Charlotte, was crazy for pigs when she was a toddler. Her obsession began when she discovered a plastic warthog with red eyes in the recesses of her older brother’s toy box. She carried the evil beast with her everywhere, made him a soft nest to sleep in and sung him lullabies. It was hilarious—and a little alarming. (This warthog was scary-looking.)

We began accumulating toys that were piggish yet sweet. Charlotte soaked it up. Pretty soon, she had a family of plastic pigs to look after, as well as several pig pillows and two pig flashlights. It was at that time I designed Charlotte her own girly pig doll to dress and cuddle. After Charlotte’s Claira pig was shown in a cover story for Mary Engelbreit’s Home Companion magazine in April/May of 2008, requests for the pattern flooded in. I designed a boy doll to accompany Claira and added the pattern, Claira & Clancy Pig Dolls to my next print run.

I enjoy 3-dimensional design and had a hey-day contouring Claira’s face and pot belly till her personality was just-so. I’m proud of the well-placed dart seam that gives her an inviting little smile. She was born of love and was a lot of fun to create.

What are your workdays like? Share with us a little about your day-to-day.
With a family to care for, employees to manage, products to design and refine, emails to answer—and a new baby on his way this August—every day is unique. It takes a regular, concerted effort by my team and me to furnish the time needed for me to create new artwork for fabric, housewares, sewing patterns, stationery, and so forth.

My secret weapons? I don’t sit still and I don’t watch TV—though I do listen to TV often enough. It is definitely a juggle, but a happy one. I love what I do.

What is one tip you have for the Gussy Sews community as encouragement for chasing entrepreneurial dreams?
Be thoughtful. Most business endeavors with any potential value will be an immense amount of work. And not all of that work will be fun. Be sure you have what it takes to stick to it; in other words, don’t start till you find something you are truly committed to. I recommend reading Seth Godin’s book, The Dip for a simple, yet impactful introduction to this philosophy. It’s a one-hour read and well worth it.

Be original. There are a lot of inspiring artists and businesses out there. Be inspired, get excited, and gather your energy to take action—but don’t copy. Hone your own, unique voice. This doesn’t just protect other artists and businesses, it protects you—and grants you the best shot at true, sustainable success.

♥ GOOD LUCK entering! I’ll pick the two winners in a few days…

PS. blog/tweet/facebook this giveaway for extra entries {mention @gussysews and @_heatherbailey so i can find your tweets}.
xoxo

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Angela Kolachny
Angela Kolachny
11 years ago

I’ve been wanting to try one of her patterns for awhile now! I love her color and print combinations. Thanks for doing this, so fun!

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sarah m
sarah m
11 years ago

Gorgeous fabrics and patterns! I would just love to win for once :)

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Patricia with ZiaMariaDesigns
Patricia with ZiaMariaDesigns
11 years ago

Wow, this is a fabulous giveaway. Thanks for the interview, both of you are so inspiring.
I just love her Marlo Bloom handbag pattern.

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Michele
Michele
11 years ago

Great giveaway! I love sewing and new patterns!!!!

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Marie
Marie
11 years ago

I love Heather Bailey too! I can’t imagine juggling all that she does.

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Barb Boyack
Barb Boyack
11 years ago

oh I would love to have one of Heather’s patterns!

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Sarah @ This Crazy Blessed Life
Sarah @ This Crazy Blessed Life
11 years ago

Ooh! I’d love to win one of her patterns!!

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Jodi K
Jodi K
11 years ago

Love Heather Bailey fabric…thanks for the awesome giveaway!!

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Leslie R
Leslie R
11 years ago

Love Heather Bailey fabric!! I can’t wait until the pop daisy turquoise is back in stock! It’s on my “Want!” list!

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Ashley
Ashley
11 years ago

I love her stuff! One of her patterns would be great to have!!

-Many Smiles!

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Kathleen
Kathleen
11 years ago

What cute patterns! My mom retires in Sept, so this would be fun to have- we both love to sew. Thanks!

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Sarah
Sarah
11 years ago

I’ve loved using Heather Bailey’s fabric – so unique and beautiful!

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Cristina C
Cristina C
11 years ago

I would love to try one of her beautiful patterns!!

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Carol
Carol
11 years ago

Great interview with Heather…I love the part about being creative yet original !
Thanks for the giveaway.

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Kim Bernhardt
Kim Bernhardt
11 years ago

HB, yes please! I love her design. I cant wait for my daughters hair to get a bit longer to use her trash ties. And dont get me started on her fabric, I recently bought some laminated cotton that has been open up a can of worms. I have been sewing and sewing and sewing, that hasnt happened in over a year!!

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Laura
Laura
11 years ago

Wish these beautiful patterns were around when my two sweet daughters were babies! I adore the fabric, as well.

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heather cloudt
heather cloudt
11 years ago

Heather (not myself) is super talented – many blessings on the new baby!

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Katie A
Katie A
11 years ago

I would love to win this, the patterns are so pretty!

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Natasha Wheatley
Natasha Wheatley
11 years ago

I just made my mom a laptop sleeve with Heather Bailey fabric and she loved it! So excited for her!

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Vanessa
Vanessa
11 years ago

Love the patterns!!!!!

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Becky (hucklebuckles)
Becky (hucklebuckles)
11 years ago

I absolutely LOVE her fabrics! I have used them tons!!!!

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tammy
tammy
11 years ago

I am always looking for new handbag patterns and hers are awesome! I would love to win!!!! Thanks for the oppportunity!

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thechattymommy
thechattymommy
11 years ago

I love her fabric and would love to make an apron.

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Jacinda Cote
Jacinda Cote
11 years ago

super super awesome give away!!! I want one! :D I am in love with Heather Bailey! She is so inspiring!
Thanks for the Chance! :)
Jacinda
http://www.periwinklepixies.blogspot.com
http://www.periwinklepixies.etsy.com

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Karen J Moseley
Karen J Moseley
11 years ago

Hey Maggie! How cute are the Claira & Clancy Pig Dolls?! I love her blog and all of her “pretties”. Did you notice her new line “Thrash Ties”? You should give those a try for your new and different hair styles. http://www.trashties.com/trash.html Luv me some Heather B, too!

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Jessica T
Jessica T
11 years ago

Those Pigs are adorable. I know just who would love them!

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Karen J Moseley
Karen J Moseley
11 years ago

Tweeted here: http://twitter.com/#!/peasandluvfrmJO/status/98373251805356032

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Karen J Moseley
Karen J Moseley
11 years ago

My Tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/peasandluvfrmJO/status/98373721915523072
I Follow both @gussysews and @_heatherbailey !

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Lauren S
Lauren S
11 years ago

Love Love Love Heather’s patterns and fabric line! What a great interview! Thanks for a great giveaway – so generous!!!!! I would LOVE to win! Thanks for the chance!

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Sarah-Anne
Sarah-Anne
11 years ago

awesomeness. :)

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Jacky {The Sweetest Petunia}
Jacky {The Sweetest Petunia}
11 years ago

I love Heather’s fabrics, and I’d love to sew with one of her patterns! :)

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Lauren S
Lauren S
11 years ago

Following both on Twitter and tweeted this http://twitter.com/#!/HippieDogDesign/status/98376800446586880

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courtney
courtney
11 years ago

That is one of the sweetest stories I have ever heard! What can I say, I have a heart for the scary warthog! Anyone else know the Flanders and Swan song about how nobody ever wants to court a warthog? Anyway…darling :-)

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Tara
Tara
11 years ago

I’d love to win!

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Stacy
Stacy
11 years ago

Love Heather Bailey! Such a great giveaway!

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Alice @ Farewell, Office
Alice @ Farewell, Office
11 years ago

Wow! I’m just starting to sew and had not idea there were such cute patterns out there! I’d love to get started with a few. AND did not know you only started sewing 3 years ago; that’s very encouraging for me!

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Kristina
Kristina
11 years ago

Super duper cute patterns! i love hearing form the many different artists you showcase on your site! Thanks, Maggie!

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Erin @ {grace-filled} blog
Erin @ {grace-filled} blog
11 years ago

I’d LOVE one of those patterns! She is so talented!

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Erin @ {grace-filled} blog
Erin @ {grace-filled} blog
11 years ago

I tweeted this giveaway!

https://twitter.com/#!/ErinLauray/status/98382040889692164

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Heather
Heather
11 years ago

I would love one of her patterns. The patterns are great, her fabric is stunning, AND we share the same first name… :)

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Cristy
Cristy
11 years ago

Ooooh….her use of color is great!

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Sara Wise
Sara Wise
11 years ago

I’d LOVE LOVE LOVE to win one of these, they are adorable!!!

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Lisa
Lisa
11 years ago

Those pigs are just darling!

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Meag @ May Contain Nuts
Meag @ May Contain Nuts
11 years ago

OOOOOO sounds like a lovely win! Fingers crossed :)

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aubrey
aubrey
11 years ago

omy gish. love this post!!!!

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Tamara
Tamara
11 years ago

She’s so talented! Thanks for the sweet giveaway:)

tamara
tamz_ck@hotmail.com

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Ainsley
Ainsley
11 years ago

Oh, I just love Heather Bailey!! Thanks for the chance to enter!!

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Ainsley
Ainsley
11 years ago

Facebooked it!

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Sara Wise
Sara Wise
11 years ago

I followed you on Twitter!

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Jenna
Jenna
11 years ago

I love Heather Bailey too and I’d love to win, thanks Gussy!

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Sara Wise
Sara Wise
11 years ago

I tweeted your giveaway with Heather!!

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Sara Wise
Sara Wise
11 years ago

I liked you Gussy Sews on Facebook!!

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Paige Whitley
Paige Whitley
11 years ago

I am also a self taught seamstress on my mothers 32 year old “brother” sewing machine. I love to sew and enjoy the end product more than anything. I typically only make time to sew now as gifts. I’d love to win a patter (or two) and would pick something that would work as a gift for my girlfamily and girlfriends.

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Erin @ {grace-filled} blog
Erin @ {grace-filled} blog
11 years ago

I Facebook-ed this giveaway!

http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=211137845602355&id=1467711469

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Ainsley
Ainsley
11 years ago

Tweeted! I really want to win!! LOL

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Jennifer
Jennifer
11 years ago

What a fun interview! Heather Bailey is one of my favorites. Thanks for the fun giveaway!

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Mae
Mae
11 years ago

I absolutely adore all things Heather Bailey! What a great interview.

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Jenny K.
Jenny K.
11 years ago

I love Heather Bailey! When I started teaching myself to sew about a year and a half ago it was her fabric I ordered first. I did my little girls baby bedding and bumper pads out of the gorgeous fabrics. I love the bold colors and patterns. Thanks for the chance to win.

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Joy
Joy
11 years ago

I would love an opportunity to win this. I am trying to teach myself to sew right now.

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Joanna Noel
Joanna Noel
11 years ago

ooo..Like this giveaway! Crossing my fingers!

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Joanna Noel
Joanna Noel
11 years ago

I ‘liked” you on facebook @Joanna Noel Sterrett

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Joanna Noel
Joanna Noel
11 years ago

I follow you on twitter @JoannaNoel88

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kristin kutemeier
kristin kutemeier
11 years ago

me me me! please pick me!

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Jesy
Jesy
11 years ago

I started sewing in September of last year all self taught through books and online tutorials/blogs :) I LOVE the sewing community and all that people have to offer and all the awesomeness of the bloggers!

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Jesy
Jesy
11 years ago

Tweeted about the giveaway too! :) (jkesseldesign)

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Stacey
Stacey
11 years ago

I’ve always loved Heather Bailey’s style as well! Thanks for the fun little interview!

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barbie
barbie
11 years ago

hello! what a lovely interview. :)

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barbie
barbie
11 years ago

i follow gussy sews on facebook too!

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Jesy
Jesy
11 years ago

Shared on FBook too :)
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=586830319

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April Foss
April Foss
11 years ago

Wow Gussy! You are in the “in” crowd!! Good for you getting out there. You are one successful lady and lots more in the future! Heather Baily is so cute and LOVE that she has a family and kids and fits all that in to her day. IT is a struggle. My favorite thing she said is don’t copy! I wish more people understood this and respect the fact how much time we the creator have put into crafting our skill. I suppose you almost have to ignore those people and hope that your work shines through and is true.
Great interview and giveaway!

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Nancy L.
Nancy L.
11 years ago

Love her designs, as well as yours :) Match made in heaven!

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Erica
Erica
11 years ago

So excited for this giveaway- love her stuff!

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Erica
Erica
11 years ago

Tweeted about this giveaway.

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diana
diana
11 years ago

her fabric is adorbs!
[and i really like your new header ;)]

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MCC
MCC
11 years ago

I love HB fabric! YAY!

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MCC
MCC
11 years ago

I tweeted! @huddyma

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Hueisei
Hueisei
11 years ago

Thanks for the generous giveaway !!
Loves to have chance to win it!!

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Hueisei
Hueisei
11 years ago

Tweeted the news here :- https://twitter.com/hueisei/status/98416940745363460. Via profile @hueisei

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Bailey Jean
Bailey Jean
11 years ago

What a wonderful give away! I’d love a pattern!

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Erica
Erica
11 years ago

Shared your giveaway on my facebook account for B is for Boy.

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Annie
Annie
11 years ago

Just tweeted! Pick Me Pick me! You girls are 2 of my faves!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i <3 you both!

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Susan I
Susan I
11 years ago

How exciting!! My next stop is directly to Heather Baily’s shop. Thanks for this great giveaway!!

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Alana @ 107down
Alana @ 107down
11 years ago

Love it! You have such a great give away Gussy! And Heather! Thank you!

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Susan I
Susan I
11 years ago

I tweeted too from @SuesSewCrafty. Isn’t social media great?

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Pam
Pam
11 years ago

What cute projects! Love the felts beautiful.

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Noemi Hedrick
Noemi Hedrick
11 years ago

i like you on facebook, retreeted this giveaway! I wanna win!

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Michaeleen
Michaeleen
11 years ago

I love Heather’s designs and have been following her for a while. I am also loving the facebook posts you have been doing in facebook since I “like”‘d you. Thanks for the giveaway!

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Misty Buchanan
Misty Buchanan
11 years ago

I love your site. Yhanks for this opportunity.

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Krista Montalvo
Krista Montalvo
11 years ago

Love her fresh colors and ideas. I am also expecting my third baby this August too! So much fun…..

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Misty Buchanan
Misty Buchanan
11 years ago

haha Thanks. Also shared on FB.

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Jennifer Cheek-Payan
Jennifer Cheek-Payan
11 years ago

Wow, her patterns & fabric are all so cute! I found my mind running wild thinking of all the things I would like to make using her patterns & fabric! The elephants are my all-time favorite! Anyways, Thank you so much for turning me onto a new suppplier and also for the chance to win!

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Jennifer Cheek-Payan
Jennifer Cheek-Payan
11 years ago

Also “Shared” your post about this on Facebook. Thank you again!

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Marcy
Marcy
11 years ago

I love her fabrics!

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Gina @ Oaxacaborn
Gina @ Oaxacaborn
11 years ago

Very inspiring interview!

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Gill
Gill
11 years ago

Great interview! Thanks!
I’ve made several fruity pincushions(!!) and I’d love to try Heather’s clothing patterns

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Nikki
Nikki
11 years ago

What a great giveaway. I have been thinking of making my daughter her own doll.

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Lindsay
Lindsay
11 years ago

Would LOVE to win this giveaway :)

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Lindsay
Lindsay
11 years ago

And I ‘like’ Gussy on FB

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Stephanie
Stephanie
11 years ago

How awesome!

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Hannah E
Hannah E
11 years ago

Beautiful patterns! Thanks for the giveaway!

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