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Wednesday, April 6, 2011

You Sew Girl - The Giveaway


Well, what an exciting couple of days it has been!

Along with my Cosmo Fun Fearless Female Nomination on Monday, I also received a signed-by-the-author pre-release copy of You Sew Girl.

I've been watching Nikki toiling away over the last year or more, putting her heart and soul into the making of this book - writing, editing, making samples, testing, taking photos, getting everything perfect.


I was so proud to be able to help along the way by testing some of the patterns, and heading along to one of the photo shoots.

It's so wonderful to see the end product - an amazing craft book by a fabulous Australian author!


There are so many projects inside that I can't wait to make, and all of the patterns are in an envelope at the back of the book.

It's also full of all the best tips and techniques to improve your sewing skills.


Now of course, there's absolutely no way that I'm giving up my copy (and it already has my name on it)..... but I do have an extra copy which I'm giving away to a very lucky blog reader. All you have to do is leave a comment on this post. The giveaway will close on May 1st (the book release date) at 8PM, and the winner will be chosen by the random number generator.

If you can't wait that long, you can actually reserve your very own copy and pre-order You Sew Girl.

After May 1st, it will definitely be available at all good bookstores, and directly from Nikki's shop..... a little bird might have also whispered that there *may be some copies available to buy from the Nicole Mallalieu Design stand at the Australasian Quilt Convention?


*Please don't hold me to that, just in case the planets don't align and they're not quite ready in time!

236 comments:

  1. I am really excited about this book, I love all Nikki's patterns, she is one talented lady, and even if I don't win I am heading to the ABC shop on the 1st of May to get my copy.

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  2. Nikki is a gem! Yes, please count me in for the giveaway!

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  3. She's a great talent, and I'd love to win a copy of her book! :-)

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  4. Ohhh, this looks like a gorgeous book. What a great idea to have a special spot for patterns in the back!

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  5. Oohhh what a sweet win *this* would be! I've been following Nikki for some time now. Love her attention to detail

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  6. Well I'm never one to pass up a book and a sewing one at that! Count me in :)

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  7. Oh My goodness! I would love a copy of Nikki's book!

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  8. I am a lucky duck (with a copy) so kick me out of the running - but I'm HOPPING UP AND DOWN EXCITED BECAUSE THAT BOOK IS CRAMMED WITH A BAZILLION TOP TIPS. Like, you know, give me a second and I'll be sewing like a profesh and all...

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  9. Wow - how excellent is that book! Count me in int he giveaway, please!

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  10. what a nice looking book :)
    hubby has been using my sewing machine more than me lately lol i think he has discovered a love of sewing late in life

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  11. How exciting that Nikki's book is done! Can't wait to get my hands on a copy. If I have no luck winning one I'll definitely be buying it.

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  12. I think I should get a copy of this book, my sewing skills could use the help!

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  13. as amazing as the book looks online, it looks absolutely fabulous in the flesh. Nikki is a star!
    I am definitely looking forward to it...may teach me a thing...or twenty!
    you girls are amazing!

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  14. Congratulations Nikki. Something else to look out for!

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  15. This is on my wishlist! Would be fantastic to win it! And yay, another blog to add to my feed!

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  16. Oh I've been looking forward to this book! I've already bought a bunch of Nikki's patterns so if I don't win here it doesn't matter as I'll just go out and buy it once it is in the shops.

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  17. Woohoo go Nikki!!!
    Can't wait to have a look and learn stuff :D

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  18. Ooohhh what a scrummy giveaway! Congratulations to Nikki on all the hard work paying off. Bet you were an asset in getting it up and going too Cam! Can't wait to get a copy either way :)

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  19. Want want want! And if I don't win I shall buy buy buy!

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  20. Oh I have to put my hand up for the book! Thanks Cam and Nikki! :)

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  21. Congratulations, and how exciting! Count me in too please!

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  22. Yes please! and thankyou too! I love the way the book is bound and the pattern holder in the back too. Gorgeous. It would be absolutely the bees knees to own Nicole's book and learn all those secrets. Cherrie

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  23. Yay! More lovely Australian designs! :) I'm excited to finally have the confidence to takle something sewn! And I'd love to have a copy :)

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  24. What a great idea, I have just started learning to sew (have completed one dress and one skirt) and have been on the lookout for new patterns! :)

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  25. So excited for this! WOuld love to win a copy.

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  26. It's all happening in the land of Curly Pops! Count me in!

    And big congratulations to Nicole. What a fantastic achievement. The book looks fabulous. I'm sure it will be met with success.

    :)

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  27. Nikki is such an inspiration. Please count me in. Can't wait to see the book!

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  28. Oh, Nikki must be rapt to have the book up and running. It looks very swish! Lovely giveaway :)

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  29. Oh, looking forward to seeing this in the bookshop (but would be stoked to win a copy if "I could be so lucky, lucky, lucky, lucky" - when did the Kylie kick in?). Anyway, looks like it'd be a very inspiring and useful book and Nikki's such a talented gal!

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  30. Cool, I wanna win one! And i'll buy one too, but winners are grinners haha

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  31. What a gorgeous book! Would love to win this to give to one of my dearest friends who is just learning to sew!

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  32. Wow! congrats to Nikki for achieving such a great goal! I can't wait to take a look at it and get inspired.
    Crossing fingers that I will win a copy here, but if not, will def add it to my collection!

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  33. what an achievement for the aussie crafters!
    count me in for the give away!
    xx Courtney

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  34. What a beautiful aussie book! I would love to peek through this! sharynnwilliams at hotmail dot com

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  35. Lovely giveaway, I'd love to win a copy:)

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  36. wow excellent giveaway. I have been eagerly awaiting this book. :)

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  37. How exciting Cam to have been involved in the process. Thanks for sharing that excitement around. I would love to win a copy!

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  38. how exciting! if i'm not lucky enough to win myself a copy i'll definitely be heading to the shops!

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  39. Love to be part of this giveaway!

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  40. What a great giveaway. Thanks Cam. I thought I would try my luck at winning a copy (who doesn't like a freebie??!!) but if I don't win, I won't be sad cause I will be buying it anyway! I can't wait.
    Thanks Cam.

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  41. Woah, what a lovely book! I love new projects :) Congrats on your nomination btw!

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  42. I want this book too! It looks really really really REALLY awesome! Nice to see an Aussie author :)

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  43. This book looks amazing, I'd love to win a copy! :)

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  44. I LOVE Nikki! This book would be so wonderful to have!

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  45. Can't wait to see inside the book! Just love the cover. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.

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  46. Just the look of the book is reason enough to buy it - even if every project in it stays on the "I'm going to do it one-day" list. Love the spiral bounding & cute envelope at the back - this is definitely on my wishlist.

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  47. Should that be 'toile'ing away?! I would love to win a copy of this, but if not I am definitely buying it anyway!!

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  48. I would love to learn how to sew some different things - I get stuck in a rut alot! This book looks brilliant Cam!

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  49. oh well done Nikki, and well done you, Cam on such lovely photos of the book.. that fabric is devine!

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  50. Ohh! Include me in on the draw, although I will probably fold and pre-order a copy to make sure I get one!

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  51. Can't wait to see the book in the bookstores! Love the backdrop for your pics of the book too!

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  52. Beautiful looking book - I'm very intrigued!

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  53. I can't wait to get my hands on this book!! The cover is beautiful and I just want to have a little peek inside ... soon!!

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  54. Oh I hope my number comes up or maybe you'll see my hand waving in the crowd...I'm the one in the red t-shirt! Pick me! Pick me!
    A beautifully presented book.

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  55. Oooh. Yes please. Count me in!
    I'm definitely in need of some 'confidence and style'...

    And it's so pretty!

    It's looks great on your new turquoise crochet fabric too!

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  56. Oh yes pelase - sign me right up to win this one!

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  57. Ohh Lovely I have been waiting for that book to come out. Would love to win a copy.

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  58. How could I NOT enter! what a great prize!! Thank you.

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  59. I would also love to win a copy. I love Nikki's patterns and this book looks so pretty!!

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  60. Please enter me, I was thinking of buying this and then spent all my money on cat repairs!

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  61. That is fantastic, please count me in to win this fantastic book.

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  62. Oh Wow, what a gorgeous book. This is just what I need to kick start my sewing again!! Fingers are crossed in anticipation ;)

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  63. Goodness that looks exciting. I would love to be entered to please. enjoy your wednesday, dee x

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  64. I am looking forward to this book coming out - If I manage to win one even better.
    How exciting for Nikki.

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  65. Yes please, count me in to win one! Great competition. It looks gorgeous, as well as being informative.

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  66. So exciting! Looking forward to seeing it in real life soon...

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  67. very exciting, I definitely need help with sewing!

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  68. I can not wait to see this book - I know it will be fantastic! And voting done :)

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  69. I'm excited about this book too. I can't wait to see a copy. Thanks for sharing the fun.

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  70. Cam congratulations on your Cosmo nomination that is sooo awesome and you so deserve to win. Thank you too for being my first follower on 'the other blog' you are a sweetie. Nikki's book looks wonderful can't wait to see it xx

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  71. Thanks for sharing and giving us the opportunity to win!

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  72. Nikki is awesome - please count me in!!

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  73. ohh, it looks like a fantastic book

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  74. Yes please thanks for being so sharing.

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  75. The book looks and sounds awesome! As a bonefide *bag lady* as my Mummy calls me, I'll have to bag myself a copy! Let's hope I win your giveaway! :]

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  76. Are you bringing your copy for a look-see at next week's NCB? I can't wait to see it in the flesh. And own it, of course, because naturally I'll be doing that very soon too!

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  77. What an exciting book! Count me in too. Thanks for the chance. Congrats on your Cosmo FFF nomination!

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  78. I'd love to be counted in this giveaway too, please!

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  79. Oh, I'd looooove a copy of that book!

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  80. I am so looking forward to this book; I need all the sewing help I can get! Thanks, Cam, for the chance to win - and congrats on your nomination!

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  81. I need this! I do! I've just rushed over from Nikki's Creative Space where she's flaunting wrap-skirt amazingness!

    NEEEEEEEEEEEEEED I tell you! ;)

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  82. Ooo er... a famous girl giving away another famous girls' book... yes pretty please, count me in!

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  83. What a gorgeous looking book! Please count me in for the giveaway!!

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  84. Enter me please ! I'm in the Nicole Mallelieu fan club for sure !
    lore
    x

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  85. What a great book, my hand is up for a copy!

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  86. Oh yes, please!!! I'd think I'd like it if Super Pops did a little doodle in mine. Thank you! Lisa x

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  87. Looks fabulous, count me in please :)

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  88. Oh wow this book looks really cool :) Totally going to buy one when it comes out =)

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  89. Wow the book looks beautiful just by itself, and so many good reviews - count me in definitely!!

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  90. Oh yeah, count me in! I am dying to get my hands on a copy!

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  91. Oh, I am so looking forward to this book!
    Put me down please! :D

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  92. This looks like such a great book - I'd love to get a copy!

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  93. Ooh me please, here's hoping I'm the lucky number for the book draw

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  94. I would love to win this book, how inspiring!!

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  95. Great to see a fabulous book by an Aussie author. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  96. the book looks gorgeous. thanks for the giveaway

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  97. Definitely throwing my name in the barrel! I'm sure its great!!

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  98. Cannot wait for the book to arrive, Nikki has the best patterns and ideas.

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  99. I'm in too! I need all the help I can get! x

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  100. My arm's up and waving in the air to be included in the give-away to please! I so wish I lived in Melbourne or anywhere in Victoria so I could go to one of her workshops.The cover looks good and I bet inside is filled with wonderful things.

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  101. I just saw Nikki's wrap skirts on her blog and I really want to make myself one now. I need the book in order to make it so I'd love to win this!

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  103. I absolutely cannot wait for this book to come out! So excited!

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  104. Please count with me!I would be very very happy if I had Nikki's book, surely :)
    and thanks for the chance

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  105. Love to win a copy (If I don't I know where you live and yours might go missing!).

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  106. I would love to win a copy of this wonderful looking book as I am starting down a sewing path and would love to have a guiding hand. Mel.

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  107. Sing it with me girls:

    Oh Nikki you're so fine, you're so fine, your book could be mine, hey Nikki, hey hey, hey Nikki!

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  108. Would love to have a chance to win the book. If my number doesn't come up on 1st May, my children will be getting massive hints for my Mother's Day gift.

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  109. What a beautiful book and very inspiring...either way a copy is worth coveting even if I have to buy it myself!!

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  110. If Scotland isn't too far to send it - can I play?

    Nikki is fab - you tested Nikki's patterns, ergo you are also fab! :-)

    Cheers,
    AJ

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  111. Lovely, interesting book..I think the top also mentioned would be yummy! Hope to win...thanks for the chance!!

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  112. This looks like a gorgeous book, I know someone who would love a special surprise if I won this ':)

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  113. Nikki is awesome. I love her blog and her shop. I would love to win her book, thanks!

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  114. I'm such a fan of Nikki. The first time I met her I said I felt like a Groupie!! (which is marginally better than a stalker or sycophant, I hope). Thank you for the chance to get a copy of her book. Such a thrill.

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  115. I am going to put my entry in for this giveaway. I love Nikki's patterns and style. :D

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  116. Very exciting she has a book out. I've been a big fan for a long time now. Fantastic!

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  117. What a generous giveaway! I love Nikki's stuff so this book is bound to be fabulous!

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  118. Love Nikki's style and am looking forward to gettting my hands on a copy of this book!!

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  119. Nikki is a very clever little custard! And her patterns are great!
    Please pop my name in what looks like it will be a rather large bucket of names.
    Thanks
    Jenny

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  120. Me me me! please include me in the draw for the giveaway!

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  121. Definitely count me in. I would truly love a copy of this book.

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  122. That is just a little too exciting!! I'd love to get my hands on a copy!! Winning would make it even more exciting!!

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  123. Oooh, have to enter this one. Pick me, pick me pretty please Most Generous Random Number Generator Thingy!!! What a great prize, Cam, thanks for offering this book.

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  124. This book is on my wish list! I definitely need the help!

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  125. The new book looks fantastic, I have been following Nikki's blog for ages. i so hope I win this.

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  126. WoW! Awesome giveaway. Even though I live on the opposite side of the world (Sweden) I follow a lot of Aussie bloggers, and Nikki is one of them. I think we have quite similar taste and philisophy when it comes to style and clothing.

    However. I would need an update of my wardrobe, so some new fresh patterns..... Yummy!

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  128. book looks amazing! love the pics and the patterns in the back. A girl needs all the help she can get ~ so would love love love to win this!

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  129. Oooh would love to win a copy of Nikki's book Cam - looks great!

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  130. Ooh!!! I was so waiting for this one to come out! I love reading her blog and her tips are always great help to me! I would loooooove to win a copy =)
    thanks!

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  131. hooray - i can't wait to get my hands on this book!
    Thanks for doing a giveaway! =)

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  132. I can't wait for this book to come out! I'll be stalking around my local bookstore come May 1, even if I don't win!

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  133. Would love to win a copy of this book - I ave never made anything sewing wise but would love to make that Babushca backpack - it's fab.

    Leah x

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  134. What a fun book! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  135. I don't think I enabled email before, but I just wanted to say I love your work.

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  136. I'm just new to sewing and would love a book like this. It's worth a try in the giveway but I'd be lookin in shops come May 1.

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  137. Ooooh yes please! I'll buy a copy anyway but would love to have a chance to win :-)

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  138. I am very new to the Blog thing & have been teaching myself how to Sew! Id love the chance to win. The book looks fantastic & im sure it would give me great inspiration!

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  139. I'll be in - if you let me! I love a pattern pocket on a book. The new Oliver & S book has no pocket. The patterns were just taped in. I hope I don't lose them.

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  140. A happy teen will be thrilled to get this from her mama

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  141. I've been waiting for the book for ages, so glad it's finally nearly here, yay.

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  142. i have just found your blog and am an instant follower!! what a great way to let us all know of an amazing australian artist. thanks for letting me know about her new book.

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  143. My heart would jump for joy if I won a copy of Niki's new book !!! Hope I win !!!

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  144. I love Nicole's patterns!! would love to win her book!

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  145. Congratulations Nikki ....it looks awesome!

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  146. Oh wow! I'm so excited about this book and can't wait for a copy! I would especially love to win one!

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  147. This book looks amazing! I can't wait to get my hands on a copy!

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  148. Love the look of those skirts and the no pattern tops. I imagine that this wonderful book will give many a swewing machine a good work out. Thanks.

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  149. It looks marvellous, thanks for the opportunity to win one!

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  150. Nikki has it all sewn up!!!!!!!!

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  151. It looks beautiful! Thanks for a great giveaway!

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  152. The book looks great, I would love to win!!

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  153. I've just come across your blog in a very roundabout way! (Ricracs blog to Nikki's to yours!)
    I've spent quite a while looking through your posts, I really like your blog and I'm your new follower :) I'd love to enter the giveaway please, the book looks amazing!!

    Samantha xx

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  154. Wow, I'd love to win a copy.

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  155. Ohh Ohh add me to the hat please LOVE Nicki's patterns, already have a few............. would love the book.

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  156. Looks like a great book - would love the opportunity to win. Philippa (PS I hopped over here via a link from the Haby Goddess - love your blog now too xx)

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  157. I'm really looking forward to this book!

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  158. WOW what a great giveaway - have been waiting for this to come out - looks fantastic : )

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  159. Looks beautiful! And full of good things to make.

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  160. What a gorgeous looking book. I love to win something so special so count me in.

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  161. Would love to win a copy of this book. Looks fantastic!!!

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  162. LOVE the messenger bag with the bird fabric....I would love to win this book!

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  163. I need this book so much I can't explain!

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  164. wow!! I will love to win that copy!!! please count me in :)))

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  165. Nic's designs are great would love to have this book. Please add me to the entry list!!

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  166. So lovely to an Uassei sewing book. Yay! Please count me in.

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  167. I would love to win this book from a talented local lady. Thanks for the opportunity.

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  168. I so need this book, so exciting to see it at last!

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  169. I am a big fan of both of you! The book looks fabulous. Would love a copy.

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  170. A big YES PLEASE !!!!!!!

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  171. Ooh Arrhh, love a bit of inspiration and eye candy. Looking forward to planning a few projects. Congrats Nikki. Nice blog Cam, best of luck with your Cosmo election - Cleo centerfold, with artfully placed superhero headband next !
    Go well!!

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  172. Not sure where I've been hiding out - but I read a review about this book on another blog today. Sounds as wonderful as all her patterns are.
    Would love a chance to get my hands on a copy.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  173. Fantastic, please include me in this great giveaway Thanks :)

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  174. I'd love to have a copy of this, count me in!

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  175. I just Nikki's patterns. Good luck with the book!

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  176. Please can I win. I love Nicki's work. THe book looks great!

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  177. How I would love to add this inspiring book to my library. Good luck everyone ..!

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  178. I'd love some patterns to try. My sewing is improving all the time!

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  179. Please include me in this giveaway. Nikki is such a great talent and the snippets of her book look amazing. I want to make one of everything so far! Thanks for the giveaway.
    Diana

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  180. I can't wait to get hold of a copy of this book, I'm sure it's going to be wonderful!

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  181. Thanks for the giveaway. The book looks lovely

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  182. I would LOVE to win a copy. :) Nicole's designs are fabulous.

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  183. I would love a copy of this book, great designs.....Thanks for the chance! frances

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  184. Thanks for the chance to win my very own copy!! Love her stuff!

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  185. Oh, you know I'd love a copy, but I don't know if I can wait that long, I may have to pre-order!!!! I will have to get my copy signed too at sewjourn next time we go, that's if she's not too famous to hang with us peasants!!!!! Thanks for the opportunity Cam, Kathryn.

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  186. what a talented designer, I would love a copy of this delightful book!

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  187. oooo! Nikki's book looks fantastic!

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  188. This book looks fantastic, please count me in!

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  189. I would love to add this to my small sewing book collection to learn more! Thanks!

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