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Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Wow.

Sorry, contest is now closed.

My little ol' blog hit 1,000 followers yesterday. 

1,000.

That's crazy to me. 

Blows my mind.

I'm still shocked that people read what I have to say.  People that I don't even know.  People other than my own mom.

So thank you.

And to show my gratitude, I'll make a gingham bunting for a lucky someone.  20 flags, any color combo your little heart desires. 


Just leave a comment with the colors you'd like, and I'll pick a winner Friday. 

xoxo.

written just for you by Cheryl @ a pretty cool life. at 9:04 AM
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  1. Congrats to you! I'm super happy to be one of your 1000+ readers!

    The rainbow bunting is perfect for any occasion!
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  2. Congrats on 1000-you got there so quickly too!

    I like the green, yellow and blue combo.

    congrats again!

    drawstringstudio@gmail.com
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  3. love your buntings - I made a pink one for a friend's daughter's birthday - I don't sew so had to use iron on stuff. but still cute. My son would love one of these in blue, green, and red if you please. :)
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  4. CONGRATS! How awesome and exciting for you! Rainbow, please. ;)
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  5. ohh, pretty. I would take one exactly like the picture!
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  6. Pretty sure I would love the color combo shown above. Congrats!
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  7. I am so happy for you! You are one of my most favoritest reads. :)
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  8. Wow- what a cool blog and giveaway! You can now count me as one of your 1,ooo+ readers! :) I'd love a bunting in pinks, browns/tans, and yellows for my baby girl's first birthday. :)
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  9. Ahh!!! 1000!!! Congratulations! That's such an amazing milestone! But being a follower of it already, I know why you've reached this mark! You've done such an amazing job and we all LOVE what you do!
    Any color combo would be lovely... but if I had to make a choice, it would be pink, green and aqua. Something lovely to add to my daughter's room or decorate the house for spring!
    Congratulations again!
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  10. Yahoo! 1k is so exciting! My favorite colors would be gray, white & yellow.
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  11. I love the rainbow one in the picture!!
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  12. I love the multi-color one -- so festive and fun. Thanks for writing a great blog too! Congrats on 1K!
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  13. Congrats on your blog. I read it all the time. Mult-color is fine for me. Love them.
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  14. pink, aqua and yellow for me please! someday i will reach 1000 and i will give away a bunting too!
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  15. CONGRATS!! I'd probably choose either the rainbow, or blue, yellow & green!
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  16. Way to go!! Thanks awesome!!! Pink, grey and white for me!
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  17. That is great! Congratulations! I love the whole rainbow!
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  18. Congrats on 1000+ readers!
    I would love to win one of your rainbow buntings!

    Nancy5678@aol.com
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  19. You post fun things to read! Blue/yellow/green!
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  20. Congrats! I love being one of your 1,000. I would love a rainbow bunting! Thanks!
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  21. Wow 1000 followers that is amazing.

    Rainbow would be great!!!!!!!!!!!!
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  22. That's awesome! Congrats!! Any colors as long as there is lots of orange (my new favorite color).
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  23. congratulations...you will have a 1000 more in not time...i love your blog. any color combo is fine with me!
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  24. purple and yellow.

    why so many followers?

    you rock, duh!
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  25. congrats!!!! I love the rainbow bunting a lot!!!!!
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  26. Congratulations!
    I adore the rainbow bunting :-)
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  27. WOW! Congrats!!
    That's quite the accomplishment! You are an inspiration to us "newbies" to the blog world.

    I would LOVE yellow and blue bunting. It would be the perfect addition for my get togethers!

    Here's to the next 1,000 :)
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  28. Whoa 1,000 followers that's awesome! I love your buntings, If I win I would like something with blues & yellow or the rainbow of colors.
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  29. WoW! 1,000 followers! Amazing! Congratulations! If I win I would love something with muted Disney colors, burgandy, black, tan. That's what I have my mantle done in.
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  30. so cute!!! I just found you a few days ago. So glad to help bring you to 1000 :)
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  32. Awesome! Congratulations. That is exciting...people love your real and fun personality and your hip creativity. :)

    Thank you for offering this giveaway! I've loved your pendants since I saw them...so this is exciting! I love the whole idea of the rainbow colors.
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  33. Congratulations!! I'd love a rainbow bunting. They are so cute!!
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  34. Very exciting! Congratulations. You're blog is absolutely wonderful, and incredibly inspiring. Thank you for sharing so much with all of us.

    If I happen to be the lucky winner, I think soft pinks, light blues, and cheery yellows would look adorable in my daughter's room. :)

    Thanks again for all that you do!
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  35. Congrats on the huge following!
    Rainbows make me happy! The one in the photo is perfect!
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  36. I am just fine with the one you have pictured! Those colors make me smile, and so does your blog! Congrats with the 1000 followers!
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  37. Congrats:)

    I'd love to enter and I wonder if I win could I please have an all red one?:)
    Lizzie
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  38. Congrats!!! What a sweet giveaway to celebrate too! I'd choose aqua & red if I had my druthers!
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  39. I think purple and teal are just gorgeous together!
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  40. Congratulations! Your blog is great!
    I would love to have a bunting in blues and whites!
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  41. I would love some pink/ blue/ yellow/ and white for my girlies. Thank you and congrats.
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  42. Well of course you have that many...you give great tips, have wonderful tutorials and make some really cute things. Congrats. I love the rainbow colors.
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  43. I think the rainbow bunting is gorgeous!
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  44. I just found your site yesterday and I'm so excited about the bunting quilt! If I could choose a bunting it would be a pinks/greens/ white combo for my daughter's birthday! Thanks!

    trishmckay at comcast dot net
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  45. Congratulations. Everything you share is awesome, so I am not surprised! Great giveaway, I would choose browns and greens for a little baby that is on the way. Jackie
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  46. I would love primary colors like red, blue, green and yellow for my boy's birthday party this year. What a great giveaway!`

    Kim kimprine1 @ yahoo.com
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  47. Congratulations! I love this blog and find it so inspiring - glad to know there are at least 999 people out there who feel the same way. I would love a rainbow bunting, just like the one pictured. :-)
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  48. Congrats to you! Your blog always makes me happy...it's a favorite read. I'd love a bunting in lime green, red and white...my next project is a happier laundry room. :)
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  49. Congrats, you deserve it! I LOVE your blog!! I would love a color combo or PINK/GREY/YELLOW/AQUA.
    thehultman4 @ gmail.com
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  50. Congratulations! I love your blog and your creativity is inspiring! i would love one to hang up in my boys room- red and blue.
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  51. I've never commented before but have been reading your blog for quite a few months. I adore evrything you make! Also, where in the world have you found vintage linens?!?!?! I have looked everywhere around me and can't find a thing! I should send you some $$$ to have you pick some up for me. I keep looking at the shabby chic bed linens at Target but just don't see what I really WANT. :) My house is all beach themed (not... like fake flowery, more nautical) so I would love a bunting with greens and blues like ocean colors. :) Pretty please with a cherry on top?
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  52. I just love your blog, never commented before, but couldn't resist today. Pick me pick me!! :)

    I would love red, white, and blue! We are pretty patriotic around here. thanks!
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  53. Oops! I've been reading you for FOREVER on my Google RSS feed, but now I'm a "follower" too!
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  54. Cool giveaway! Congrats on 1000 followers... I noticed the other day that you were at 999 and something coming up :)
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  55. Thanks for the fun giveaway, I need to go become a 'follower' too!
    I love the rainbow!
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  56. red,blue,green, yellow would be great! yahoo to 1000!!! here is to 2000!!!!
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  58. 1000 followers is so impressive! I've been following you since SYTYC- love that place! I also love yours! Congrats! As for the colors... rainbows are beautiful :)
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  59. oooh...i love your bunting! navy, magenta and yellow would be perfect!
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  60. RAINBOW!!!

    Btw, you totally deserve 1,000 followers. I love your blog.
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  61. Congrats on having 1000 followers!!You must be feeling like a celebrity:)!!Rainbow it is for me!!
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  62. 1000 followers, wow!! I love the bright, happy bunting you picture...so fun!!
    Elise
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  63. Oh Yay on 1000 :)
    black and purple would look ace ;)
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  64. Congratulations! You provide great content so we all stick around :o) I would love red and white for the upcoming fall football season!
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  65. Congrats! 1000+ follows! What an accomplishment!

    I would love a brown and pink combo! :)
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  66. Congratulations!! I have enjoyed checking out your blog daily!
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  67. Congratulations on 1000+ followers - you blog is simply fabulous. And your bunting in any color combo would look fabulous...I would probably go with primary colors for my kiddos playroom!

    Chelsea
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  68. Oh my...I would like any color combo that you like! I tried to make one myself...PITIFUL! I love your blog and your ideas ;o)
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  69. woo hoo one thousand!! fantastic!

    blue blue blue..i love blue!

    Thanks
    Jenn
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  70. The one in the picture! A rainbow is so versatile.

    Congratulations on your followers!
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  71. I can't believe I just barely found your blog - where have I been? Lovin' your blog - and congrats on 1000 followers! I would love any color combo - surprise me!
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  72. Congrats on so many readers! I am so happy to have found your blog! As for colors,I love he rainbow one!
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  73. I don't know if I have posted a comment before but love your blog...so talented. I love the one you already made...such a cute idea and perfect for any baby.
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  74. I came across your blog recently and I'm loving all of your projects! Congrats on 1000 foliowers! My favorite color combo- the rainbow combo, perfect!
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  75. green and yellow for my kitchen! congrats on reaching 1000 followers. i love following your blog!!
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  76. Congrats on hitting 1000! pretty cool! Oh my goodness, I would be SO thrilled to win this! I was just picking out fabric to make one for my daughter's 1st birthday party. But, to be honest, I'm not super good at sewing and just thinking about making it was sending me into a panic attack! ha! So, it would actually be perfect to win this. I love your blog. I have you listed as one of the most creative women I know on my blog list. :)
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  77. ooh, i would love a rainbow one! or just yellow! and i just started following yesterday, maybe i was the one to push you over to 1000?! :)
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  78. Congratulations! How cool is that? Hmmm....I think I would have to go with my favorite color combination: AQUA POPPY (aka turquoise and red).
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  79. How can I choose? They're all so darling! I think rainbow is my favey, though.
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  80. Congrats on 1000! My college roomie and I recently 'found each other back' and wouldn't you know it? We were both following your blog -- and we love it! I would love a bunting made in orange, green and light blue.
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  81. Congrats! I just found your blog and love it. I think a rainbow bunting like pictured would be wonderful!
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  82. My favorite is rainbow but I'd have to go red white and blue for the holidays in July!
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  83. Woo hoo to you and your 1000! Rainbows make me smile!
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  84. Congratulations! I love rainbow colors :) Your buntings are adorable. Thanks for the chance to win.
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  85. Congrats on hitting 1000 followers! Rainbow buntings are my favorite. :o) Thanks for the chance to win!
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  86. I love the colorful rainbow gingham!! Love them and your blog!!!
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  87. Congrats on your followers! It's no surprise though because you have an awesome blog :) Thanks for the great giveaway!
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  89. Congratulations! I'd love a rainbow one if I win.
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  90. congrats on 1,000!! that's really awesome.
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  91. Congrats to you on 1000! Rainbow all the way! :)
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  92. I'd choose a rainbow of colors. The baby blanket with the bunting is one of my all time favs.
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  94. I'd go with rainbow and I'd display it in my classroom. Nice job on making 1,000!

    Becca
    becca-homeiswheremystorybegins.blogspot.com
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  95. Congrats! An assortment would be lovely. :)
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  96. I like the whole rainbow... It would be simply perfect for my family reunion I'm putting together at the end of summer!
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  98. congratulations!!
    a bunting in pastels would be my choice!
    xo
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  99. Wow! Congratulations on your blog milestone! You deserve it! I would love the gingham bunting just as shown on your blog!
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  100. I just found your blog from livin in the mommyhood. I am glad I did. I think a rainbow one would be so neat. thanks for the chance.
    lbroadstreet@tds.net
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  101. I think I'd like red and white....but it's hard to decide!
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  102. You totally deserve those 1000 followers, your blog is awesome. I've been a follower for a while and I read every post, love your tutorials!
    If this is open to international followers, I would love a blue and brown combo :)
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  103. congrats! The rainbow combo is super cute!
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  104. Congratulations Cheryl! I just found your blog about a week ago, and I'm loving it. Seeing your crafts and reading your posts has brought me some inspiration...and you're helping me see gingham in a whole new light! Rainbow/multi-color is my favorite.

    You're a pretty cool chica! Best wishes.
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  105. YAAAAAY!!! And congratulations!

    I'll take all light/medium shades of purple, please! For my sweet lil' babe. :D


    SarahBethHaag at Gmail dot com
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  106. Woohoo!!! Congratulations! Your blog rocks and is my FAVORITE, hands down! We have a few projects that we want to try once we're finished with our remodel. (My sewing machine is covered with homeschooling supplies at the moment). You have such great ideas, and sometimes give me other ideas by reading about your projects! Thanks!

    Love the use of multiple colors.... so cute!
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  107. Congratulations, Cheryl! I'm dreaming of 1000. ;) I LOVE your banners, and I don't know if I can decide on a color scheme, but my youngest's room has green, purple, blue, and yellow. :)
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  108. Red, white, and maybe a little blue thrown in for good measure! :)

    Congrats on your 1000 followers!
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  109. 1000 followers is very cool. If I win, I'd love fun colors, any colors. Surprise me!

    Big time congrats. 1000 followers is insanely awesome!
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  110. i am a follower (although i cringe everytime i have to say i am a follower because i am a natural leader!)! i like the multi color bunting--it can work for any occasion and it beautiful! such good work, as always!
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  111. LOVE your site. I'd be happy with any colors you pick you're you're awesome. :)
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  112. Rainbow colors please! I wish you had posted this prior to my daughter's rainbow party, I would have had to made my own! Thanks for all the great inspiration!
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  113. Love your blog, it's very inspiring and love the random bunting that is pictured :) Congrats on 1000...very cool!
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  114. I love the rainbow! Cute for my dorm next year!

    --Sami
    www.savannahsteelmagnolia.blogspot.com
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  115. Congrats on the 1000 followers! I can only dream :>)

    I would so choose the red & white as my kitchen is red & white & that is where I would put it!
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  116. I want to make one so bad, but if I'm lucky enough to win, I love the one in the picture! Congrats on all the followers!
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  117. Way to go! I am still reaching for a smaller goal.

    I think a rainbow garland is the only way to go.
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  118. Your blog is amazing, I stumbled across this blog one day and I'm addicted!! You are an incredible inspiration.

    I would choose the rainbow one if I had my own!! I have been 'dreaming' about making one.

    Congrats on the 1,000!! You are fabulous
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  119. Always so fun to come and check out your blog. I would love one for my two younger daughters who share a room. Turquoise, pink, yellow, green and orange please. Congratulations!
    Dana
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  120. 1000 congratulations :)!

    I think the quilt you have posted is lovely! It would work for me :) I hope I win!
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  121. Congrats! So exciting! Red, white, & blue would be my pick!
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  122. how fun.... i would love red a blue for my son's birthday coming up in oct having a train party
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  123. I love the quilt you made - can't wait to make my own! Congrats on 1000, I'd choose rainbow if I were lucky enough to win.
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  124. Your blog is gorgeous! I can understand why you have a 1000 followers and won't be surprised if you quickly gain 1000 more!!! I would love a pink and green bunting if I would be so lucky to win! Thanks for such a fun giveaway and congrats on 1000, that is a very exciting milestone indeed!
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  125. I love the rainbow colors! Congratulations! That is SO exciting! Oh, I also gave you an award on my blog earlier! Great giveaway! :)
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  126. Congrats on 1000 followers, that is huge!!
    I'm crossing my fingers!!!

    (p.s. red and aqua and white would be fun!!)
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  127. How wonderful! The bunting is just adorable, as are all your projects.
    I have a thing for red and pink together, and would love a bunting in those two colors ... maybe with a couple aqua thrown in for fun?!
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  128. I love the rainbow bunting just like in your photo, very cute!
    tommyamy41@yahoo.com
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  129. The one in the picture above is very cute! I would love it! Thanks!
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  130. Congratulations on 1000!

    Pink, green, yellow, and white would be gorgeous in our nursery!
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  131. pastels are nice. lindagerig@sbcglobal.net
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  132. So very fun! Love the one in the picture!
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  133. LOVE your blog!! (oops, posted on a different post). The colors I would like are turquoise, yellow, green, coral. Something that will work for a girl or boy.I also LOVE the rainbow you made, so either one would work.
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  134. Congratulations! Your blog is my very favourite and I am thrilled to be able to keep up on facebook now too. I love the bunting that you have made, I love your taste in colours and patterns.

    (ps I live super far away so I won't be offended if I can't be included. It won't stop me checking in everyday :-) ) xx
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  135. Yay for hitting 1000 hits! That is fantastic!

    I love the rainbow bunting you made. It is so colourful and happy.
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  136. Congrats! I would love any colors, but the bright ginghams are great!
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  137. Cheryl, I only wanted to send you my congratulations. Your blog is fantastic and you merit all the comments and visitors.
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  138. Cheryl...I love your blog! I'd love dark pink, light pink, and yellow for my toddler girl's room! I can't read all of your posts fast enough!
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  139. I love peach, pink, muted greens,reds...something girly for my little girls owl themed party in October....she's turning 1!!
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  140. congrats...love your blog!! fingers crossed for a rainbow colored bunting..perfect to celebrate the everyday!!
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  141. Congrats! I love reading your blog! I would love a bunting in red and orange (my son's favorite colors).
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  142. Congrats on making it to 1,000 - your blog is one of my faves!

    We're heading to my parents' house in the middle of nowhere in rural France in a few weeks and we'll be celebrating my daughter's 1st birthday while we're there!

    How great would this bunting look decorating her birthday shindig?! Yeah, pretty great!

    I'd love the colours you have above - so fun and cheery!
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  143. I like the bunting you show in your picture.....so simple and so pretty!
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  144. Yay for you! Inspired regularly by your short, happy, creative posts! Light and fun! I don't discriminate against bunting of any color, shape or size. I love them all equally!
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  145. rainbow!!!! I love it! and congrats!

    liz


    lblees at shaw dot ca
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  146. You are so generous!
    I love the rainbow bunting - so happy!
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  147. Congratulations!! I love your blog.

    I would love green, yellow and red!! Yay!
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  148. I love your blog!!! I also love green, pink, blue, and yellow! and purple! :-)
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  149. I love your blog!! I love being inspired by your pictures :-) I would love bright colorful bunting!
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  150. Purple blue orange and green. I love that I'm one of the 1000. :D
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  151. 1000 that is awesome, you're blog is amazing, and I smile every time I read. Thanks for the inspiration!
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  152. Go- Go- Go 1,000!
    Your blog is awesome!
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  153. I love your blog, I am hoping to actually make one of these flags buntings for my sisters baby shower in a few weeks (or win one)....
    Fawn
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  154. I love your blog and really love your gingham buntings! Thanks for the giveaway!
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  155. The rainbow one is just perfect!!!Congrats on hitting the big 1,000:)
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  156. Peach, green and cream would look adorable in my baby girl's room! Congratulations on such a huge following!
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  157. I love this bunting, rainbow style please!
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  158. Is it too late? I love your blog and I would love to win a rainbow gingham! It just makes me happy to look at it! :)
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  159. congrats! i would love a happy rainbow bunting!!
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  160. Is it too late to enter? If it is, that's okay. Just a little note to say Happy 1000 followers! That's amazing, wonderful and fabulous. You deserve it!
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  161. I'm probably too late to enter... But hey! It's worth to let you know that your stuff is pretty cool, and I really enjoy reading your posts. They usually help my day become a little lighter:) And the rainbow combo you have in the picture is gorgeous!!!! Here's to the next 1000 followers!
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  162. ok so i'm a new follower, but i just thought i'd say that i dont know how you could improve on the rainbow of the picture. just perfect!
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  163. Girly colors! pinks, greens, aquas, oranges, etc

    Oooooh - pick me!
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  164. mememe! :) I love teh rainbow colored one in the picture :)
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