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Sunday, December 9, 2012

Gifts That Give
I like to give gifts that give back. This year I am giving
these pretty packages to my friends and family. Something for them
inside and a donation to World Vision to buy a sewing machine
to help create a brighter future for women worldwide.
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To date Temecula Quilt Co's Sew Blessed Program
has bought 15 sewing machines through World Vision.
Thank you so much for your generous support.
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In the spirit of the season let's have a "give"-away
One of these little packages could be yours.
Please leave a comment and I will choose a winner
on Wednesday, December 12
(If you receive this post in your inbox visit our blog to leave a comment)
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More "give"-aways coming for the the season of giving.
Keep your eye on our blog.


279 comments:

  1. What a wonderful idea! I love it. You are very giving and caring people. Happy Holidaysmto you and your families. Thank you for the chance to win.

    Mary

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    1. Thanks for your work with World Vision. They are my cause of choice. Merry Christmas.

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  2. Great idea! Thanks for the chance to win a lovely little surprise! :0)

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  3. I have been introduced to your blog by a quilting friend. I absolutely love it and look forward to future post.

    Mary Kay

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  4. Thank you for the chance to win. Love Temecula Quilt Co!

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  5. How neat, thank you for doing this!

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  6. What beautiful packages! Have a wonderful holiday season!!!

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  7. What a beautiful idea Thank you for chance to win

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  8. Wow, I love this philanthropy! And your little packages are very pretty.

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  9. I think that is a wonderful idea and love the idea of giving a gift that gives back. It is wonderful what you have done for World Vision.

    Debbie

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  10. Thanks so much for the chance to win. I love your blog so much. It has inspired me alot in the last few months. Merry Christmas to you.

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  11. That is a terrific program and so generous!!
    I'd love a chance to win. Thank you.

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  12. It's so wonderful that you do that! I have contributed to it through your website before...it's a very good cause! How nice that you are giving us a chance to win something!
    Thank you! I hope you will let us know what is inside of those cute packages! :)

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  13. what a wonderful way to share with others! I love your blog ..... I love your sew alongs ...... and I am so excited to start your January sew along!

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  14. What a nice gift. Also, love Poly!

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  15. How sweet of you. I'm happy to have a chance to win.

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  16. You're awesome. Also, thanks for a chance to win ... Merry Christmas to all :)

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  17. Sounds like a great program, thank you for contributing! I live in Minnesota, and have found your shop through the wonders of the Internet. I hope to be able to have the chance to visit someday, as your shop looks like "my style". Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

    Linda W.

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  18. I, too, think charitable giving is so important.

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  19. I love surprises, thanks for the chance to win. You are very generous in sharing with other.

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  20. What a wonderful cause to support! And thanks for a chance to win. Your blog provides such inspiration! Merry Christmas!

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  21. Thank you for a chance to win. Enjoy your blog, hope to visit your shop someday!

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  22. What a wonderful gift to give and receive. Happy Holidays!

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  23. Whether it's one of your sweet little packages or one of the sewing machines given through the World Vision program, a surprise is always fun to receive! :)

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  24. What a fabulous idea! Most of us have all that we need anyway. Thank you for a chance to win.

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  25. That is a wonderful cause! It is a gift that will keep on giving.

    Mjthompson at gondtc.com

    Merry Christmas
    Jan Thompson

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  26. What a great program. Thanks for the giveaway. Love your emails and blog.

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  27. What great gifts! thanks for a chance to win.

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  28. Great idea! Thanks for the chance to win the giveaway!

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  29. HELLO! WE LOVE THIS TIME OF GIVING!
    THANK YOU FOR SHARING NEAT GIVEAWAY!
    MERRY CHRISTMAS!

    msstitcher1948@yahoo.com

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  30. We are always blessed back when we bless someone else. What a great blessing you are! Inspiring!!

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  31. A great gift, and another one that keeps on giving. Thank you for sharing.

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  32. What a great idea1! It's wonderful to help others with the gift of a sewing machine.

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  33. A beautiful snow star to one who lives in a landscape just now covered by white fresh snow.It would be just so lovely to get a little package.

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  34. Happy Holidays to you! What a great gift of a sewing machine for those who really need it. Also, thank you for a chance to win. What fun!

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  35. Perfect timing--my sewing machine broke today--I need replacement

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  36. Love the little packages and a chance to win. What a wonderful thing you have done with so many machines given to World Vision.

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  37. Love your idea of brown papered packages with the snowflake...such a generous program, giving the gift a sewing machine...perhaps many future quilters...Merry Christmas!

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  38. Wonderful idea. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  39. Love your little packages! What a great program and it so nice of you.

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  40. This is such a good time of year to remind us to open up our hearts to help others. The true gift is in the giving..

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  41. Such a sweet snowflake bundle and it's just wonderful that 15 machines have been donated with Sew Blessed! I'm on the other side of the U.S. but enjoy visiting your shop through your blog. Merry Christmas!

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  42. Wonderful gift idea. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  43. They are just so cute. It's a wonderful thing you are doing.

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  44. Fabulous idea.....I am sure someone is "sew blessed" to have that new sewing machine. Your packages are A DOR A BLE!

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  45. Great gift idea! It's so wonderful to give!

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  46. What a wonderful idea. Love your blog

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  47. What a great idea! I always love reading your posts and seeing what is happening in your shop! Congrats on your sewing machine program...well done!

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  48. What a great gift idea for your friends. We've done similar gifts through Heifer Intl. Thanks for the chance!

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  49. You know you've grown up when none of the things you want for Christmas can be bought at a store..Sheri sherarlen@cox.net

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  50. May the light of the world shine on your heart. May the light of your heart shine on the world.
    Merry Christmas!

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  51. What a wonderful idea....So much better to help others....Especially at this holy season...love your blog

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  52. What a wonderful idea....So much better to help others....Especially at this holy season...love your blog

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  53. What a nice idea! The giving of sewing machines is a wonderful gift that will change lives. Kudos to you.

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  54. Is it greedy to say, "pick me?" probably. So I will patiently wait and hope you 'pick me.'

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  55. Great idea....buying sewing machines. Keep up the good work!!!

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  56. Thanks for your generousity and vision. Love coming to your shop. Merry Christmas!

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  57. What a wonderful idea! I sure would love to come by and see the shop decorated for Christmas...

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  58. A worthy cause indeed! Last year I sponsored some sewing supplies in my sister's name...she loved it!

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  59. Thank you for the chance to will one of your packages.

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  60. I am inspired by your generosity. I love the snow flakes. Did you make them and what are they made out of? Thank you for helping make this world a better place.

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  61. That's a very good cause! Thank you for telling us about it, and for the chance to win. :)

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  62. What lovely, enticing packages! Thanks for the chance to win.
    terrynixonmail@gmail.com

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  63. Wonder what's inside - can't wait to see!

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  64. The real winners are the recipients of the sewing machines. Thank you for your work.

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  65. What a great idea! I love the little packages, so festive. Thanks for the giveaway :)

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  66. I love surprises and snowflakes and the gift of giving at Christmas. Thank you for being you! Love visiting this summer with you and all the inspiration!
    Merry Christmas!

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  67. Thank you for sharing the spirit of Christmas. Love the Temecula Quilt Co!

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  68. What a wonderful & generous gift.

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  69. Cute packages. Thank you for the chance to win.

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  70. Cute little envelope. And congratulations on making it possible for others to have a sewing machine.

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  71. What a beautiful idea. Thank youfor chance to win.
    Happy Holidays..

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  72. What a beautiful idea.
    Thank you for chance to win.
    "Frohe Weihnachten und ein schönes
    neues Jahr" from Germany.
    Karen

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  73. Happy Holidays voor all of you and
    thank you for the chance to win

    Anke

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  74. thank you for a chance ;))
    i love your blog and your quilt
    ciao Maria

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  75. what a great idea. thanks for the chance to win. Love your blog and your projects.

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  76. I love surprises, thanks for the chance to win

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  77. What an absolutely wonderful and sweet idea! Thank you for the opportunity to win this!

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  78. What an amazing idea! Thank you so much for all you do!

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  79. Great spin off on the idea if you give a man a fish he will eat for a day, teach a man to fish and he will eat forever. Great idea!

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  80. Thanks for the chance at a sweet prize...and especially for the gifting of sewing machines...

    The little quilts you inspire us with on the blog are always a treat...

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  81. Thanks for the chance to win. Your projects are always such a joy.

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  82. Such a great idea. Merry Christmas

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  83. Oh PLEASE pick me, Picj me. Thank You for the chance to win

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  84. Merry Christmas, thanks so much for the chance to win!

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  85. What a wonderful way to share Christmas with others.

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  86. I'm feeling SEW Lucky!!!! Pick me!!!

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  87. This is such a great idea. Thank you for the chance to win.

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  88. I love this! Thanks for a great giving idea.

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  89. I always love your projects!! What a lovely idea, and such a cute package!! Thanks so much!

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  90. Love the inspiration of Temecula Quilt Co. You are always giving!

    Alice

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  91. I love it even empty!.... just for the packaging :)

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  92. Beautiful packages. Great cause. Love your blog and the little quilt kits I receive each month. I will be able to visit your shop in January when I am at Road to California. Woo Hoo! :-)

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  93. Great idea of positive package!

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  94. Your Sew Blessed Program is a wonderful idea, and World Vision is a great way to give back and make a difference in someone's life. Love the idea of your packages of gifts. Thanks for the great giveaway.

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  95. I love that you are continuing with the Sew Blessed program. Waht a wonderful idea!

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  96. What a wonderful thing to do. Very pretty too. Poly is adorable. Thanks for the chance.rchihuaha2@sbcglobal.net

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  97. What a great idea! Give a man a fish and he eats for a day. Teach a man to fish, and he learns to feed himself. Teach a woman to sew, and she learns to help support her family.

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  98. A great idea for giving! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  99. A great idea for giving! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  100. Have a Blessed Christmas season!! Really enjoy your shop/blog!!

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  101. What a great idea. I love reading your posts, thank you so much.

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  102. Thanks for a chance to win! Merry Christmas!!

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  103. What a wonderful idea and so sweetly packaged.

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  104. What a wonderful thing to do.
    Liz B.

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  105. I think this is such a wonderful way to share with others who are less fortunate.
    I love your blog and your shop.
    Thank you for the opportunity to win and have a very Merry Christmas.

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  106. I enjoy your blog so much !!
    I find your idea very generous and it is a smart idea !
    Have a nice Christmas time .

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  107. What a great idea and the packages are sooo darn cute!!!

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  108. Oh, what a wonderful charity. It is so important to think of others who have not been Blessed as generously as we all have been. Thank you for doing that. And what beautiful pkgs. They are like looking up at the sky at night!!!! :-)

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  109. Hello from Minnesota! I love this idea...the knowledge and opportunity and fun that sewing provide should be shared!

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  110. Vous êtes très généreux.Merci de penser à nous tous qui vous suivre sur votre blog.
    Joyeux Noël.
    Gisèle

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  111. I pray that these women are blessed as well as you and the other participants!

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  112. There's nothing like Christmas to bring out the best in people.

    Thank you so much for a chance to win one of your surprise packages. I love everything you do so I know it has to be great.

    Looking forward to your Christmas sew along!

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  113. A wonderful gift idea!
    I'm starting your 12 Days of Christmas quilt tonight...

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  114. What a great idea!! You are amazing!

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  115. We have supported World Vision for years, given from their gift catalog and it is a blessing to give like this!
    Merry Christmas to you and yours!

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  116. How awesome you have blessed women with that many sewing machines!
    Merry Christmas!!

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  117. What a wonderful idea! Thank you.

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  118. How precious for those women to receive a sewing machine! I know how much my machine means to me . . .you are so wonderful to do this! I'm going to look into making a donation. You're certainly going to make someone's future a little brighter! Happy Holidays to you and your wonderful staff!

    Sharon E.

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  119. Our church is sponsoring 3000 children in Zambia, via World Vision, and our Christmas Offering is going directly to Zambia for a hospital, our goal, $2,500,000.00! Love this idea you are doing, thank you so much!!!

    Love your site, and everything you post, and now I love it even more.

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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  120. What a wonderful giving thing to do. Thank you for the opportunity to win this wonderful giveaway!

    Cyndi

    Jagstitch(at)AOL(Dot)(com)

    Merry Christmas!

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  121. What a nice gesture. Enjoy your blog very much. I am making myseld a sewing box after seeing your cute one.
    Happy Holidays
    Carol L

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  122. What a wonderful giving thing to do. Thank you for the opportunity to win this wonderful giveaway!

    Cyndi

    Jagstitch(at)AOL(Dot)(com)

    Merry Christmas!

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  123. World Vision is a wonderful organization that helps abroad and at home in the U.S. Did you know they were on the ground right away when hurricane Sandy hit even though they suffered alot of damage themselves in NYC? Thanks for supporting them with these great gifts!

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  124. I've been receiving your newsletter for sometime but just visited your shop for the first time last week as I passed through your town. I so enjoyed seeing all of your work in person! Keeping my fingers crossed XX.

    Jennifer

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  125. Bless you and yours this holiday season. Great gift giving idea.

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  126. Wonderful idea, such pretty packages! Thank you for the chance to win!

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  127. What a perfect giveaway!
    I've read a couple of books regarding how sewing machines are making a big difference in some third world countries and I think why not, they make a huge difference here in the old USA! One book I particularly enjoyed was "The Dressmaker of Khana Kahar", nice read with a great story line. Great giveaway. Jane

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  128. It is amazing what a woman can do with a sewing machine to support her family. We have seen how they have helped women in third world countries develop their talents and make changes to their communities. Keep up the great work. Merry Christmas.

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  129. Heifer international helps many women become independent in ways we take for granted. Your program has the same benefit that relates to your followers, including me. A wonderful idea - thank you! Happy Holidays

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  130. Congratulations on this wonderful accomplishment

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  131. It is amazing what a woman can do with a sewing machine. We have seen first hand how a woman can develop her talents and support a family and make postitve changes to her community. Keep up the good work. Merry Christmas.

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  132. Looks intriguing, but then everything you do is intriguing, impressive, etc.

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  133. Great idea and thank you for thinking of it and your generosity to us, your happy customers!

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  134. What a wonderful gift. Helping others express their creativity! I can't imagine being without my machine.

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  135. what a great idea, so nice to help others, especially this time of year. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  136. Thanks for the chance to win.
    I gave a small donation to this cause before and hope it has helped someone. We are so blessed to live in the USA and have so much.

    Merry Christmas and Happy Sewing

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  137. What a wonderful thing you are doing. Thank You for doing this. Nancy Pleimann

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  138. You have a very big heart to think of others that are not as blessed as we are.
    Besides giving to World Vision so that less fortunate women can learn to sew and help their families make a living you go even further and do a giveaway, thinking of us too.
    Next time I make a visit from Germany to Temecula, where my sister lives, I need to stop by to meet you in person. Have very blessed Christmas Holidays, Angela

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  139. What a wonderful project. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

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  140. What adorable and appropriate gifts your little packages are! And how generous to include the recipients in something that will benefit and empower those who receive it! Kudos to you for your generosity! A blessed Holiday season to you all at Temecula!
    Judy in OR

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  141. I'm always happy to contribute to the Sew Blessed/World Vision Program. Wish I could do more but I know that every little bit helps and you do and go that extra mile. We are blessed to bask in your sunshine. Have a wonderful holiday. Oh, and thanks for having this special giveaway.

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  142. What a wonderful idea, and example to all of us.

    Merry Christmas!!

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  143. What a great idea, and example to the quilting world. Thanks...and also for the chance to win a surprise.

    Merry Merry Christmas.

    elaine

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  144. Looking forward to having a couple od sewing machines to pay it forward with next year. I just returned from taking a basic sewing machine class and have a couple waiting for the spar treatment.
    Would love to win the surprise.

    ann

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  145. The packages are so cute, I wonder what is in them. You are so generous to think about other in this world.

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  146. thank you for your generosity!I participe,because I like the things what you make
    kind regards of France
    Martine

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  147. That's awesome..our Sunday School class has purchased cows, chickens, maybe even a pig (I think) but never a sewing machine. GREAT idea!!

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  148. Thanks for the "give-away." World Vision is one of our family's charities.

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  149. Thanks for the "give-away." World Vision is one of our family's charities.

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  151. Thanks for the opportunity to win. Would love to visit your shop.

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  152. How suiting it's my birthday! :) I love your shop it inspires me and I love that you are assisting the less fortunate. That's why I purchase TOMS as well.

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  153. What a great idea for helping women reach independence. And thanks for the giveaway.

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  154. Beautiful little packages! Love following your blog. Merry Christmas!

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  155. Your little gift bags are so cute! Thank you for the opportunity to win one. I commend you for your
    generosity to "Sew Blessed" and World Vision.

    Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas

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  156. As always, you do things with such class, Sheryl. Merry Christmas!

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  157. What a nice giveaway! P.S. Love the picture of Poly - such a cutie pie!

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  158. What a lovely idea! And cute to!

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  159. Thanks for sharing this wonderful idea.

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  160. Thanks for sharing this wonderful idea.

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  161. What a wonderful idea! Sew Blessed is a wonderful program.
    Merry Christmas to you, your staff, and their families!

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  162. I so enjoy your blog. Merry Christmas.
    Grandma Rita

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  163. Enjoy and look forward to newsletters so much.. The Sew
    blessed Program is so wonderful. I can't imagine not having my machine. The gift packages are sweet. Good luck to the winner..
    Maggey

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  164. Wish I would step away from the "tyranny of the urgent" more often to add special touches to things the way you do. Just the photo is a gift!

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  165. Your website is one of my new sites that I love to watch. The sew blessed program sounds like a wonderful program.

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  166. Merry Christmas. The gift bags are so cute.

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  167. Such pretty packages and such a good cause. Thanks for helping people get their own machine. Can't imagine what I would do without mine.

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  168. A beautiful way to celebrate the season, by giving to others--

    Thanks for giving me ideas for my own giving, love your blog!

    JoAnn

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  169. I love surprises! What a wonderful, thoughtful gift of the sewing machine. Thanks for the chance!

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  170. Wonderful idea , thanks for the chance to win.Merry Christmas to you and your family :-)

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  171. Your packages are beautiful. What a wonderful way to help people by giving them a sewing machine. Thank-you for your thoughtful gift. Hope you have a Merry Christmas.

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  172. I came across your blog by accident and I LOVE your website. So many cute ideas and you make it so interesting! Thanks for the opportunity to try for the prize.

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  173. I love all of the things that I've received from TQC. I've done three of your block of the week programs and have purchased a few other items. They are always so beautifully wrapped too. And I know that Santa bought me a few items from TQC that are waiting under the tree for me on Christmas morning. I can't wait to see what they are! -- Amy

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  174. Our greatest gifts are those we give to others.It is always exciting to find mail from Temecula Quilt Co. in my mailbox! Have a wonderful Holiday Season.

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  175. What a wonderful project! I love the packages and it would be wonderful to win. I love TQC!

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  176. how thoughtful, a great program of giving. thanx for the chance to win one of your pretty gift packages.

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  177. You are a generous person. Everyone who receives one of your little gifts should appreciate what you have done.

    Thank you also for a chance to win.

    Brenda
    amberpup2001@yahoo.com

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  178. You are a very generous person. That is sew special. I have bought one of my daughters a sewing machine for Christmas this year. Happy sewing! Merry Christmas to you and your family. Thank you for the chance to win one of your lovely surprises x

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  179. Thanks for the giveaway! I love your blog and your spirit of giving! Merry Christmas!

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  180. I love that you support World Vision. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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  181. What a wonderful idea! You have done such great work. I love your blog and look forward to my mini quilt I get each month!

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  182. What a marvelous gift-giving idea! :)

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  183. What an awesome idea! Good luck in getting a few machines instead of just one!

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  184. Love your idea of giving back! That is the true spirit of Christmas!

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  185. Blessed is the key word to me. How blessed are we in this day of instant gratification and plentiful food and comfort for our loved ones or friends and to be able to contribute a small gift to another human being makes me feel blessed that I am in a position to do so.Thank you for your kindness. Hugs from Maureen in the lucky country, Australia

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  186. Wow just got back from your store and was greeted by your gifty bags. Here's hoping.

    Terry

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  187. A wonderful way to share the real spirit of Christmas. Thanks for the chance to win.

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