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Deck the Halls Blog Hop


Today I am happy to be taking part in the Deck the Halls Blog Hop at Ellison Lane Quilts.  You can hope over there to see my tutorial to make a personalized holiday dish towel and leave a comment here to win a $20 gift certificate from Zipit, one of my all-time favorite etsy stores, and the only place I buy zippers for all of my pouch projects!  I am currently stalking the postman waiting for my delivery of metal zippers!



Plus pop back over here in the next few days and I'll show you how to make an alternate version of this dish towel, for when you need a little gift really fast!

Here's the line-up for the Deck the Halls Blog Hope (make sure to comment every day to win great prizes!):

11/26: S.O.T.A.K. Handmade / Giveaway from Sew Me a Song
11/27: Live A Colorful Life / Giveaway from Zipit!
11/28: Petit Lyons /Giveaway from Zipit!
11/29: Little Bluebell / Giveaway from Mountain of the Dragon
12/4: Jednoiglec / Giveaway from Sew Fresh Fabric
12/5: Owen's Olivia / Giveaway from Sew Fresh Fabric

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  1. UnknownNovember 28, 2012 at 6:48 AM

    Lucky number one?! Love the dishtowel and I'd love to win the giveaway! :)

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  2. Angela BullardNovember 28, 2012 at 7:33 AM

    I've just started using Zipit and love them!

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  3. giddy99November 28, 2012 at 8:09 AM

    What a cute Christmas dish towel! Thanks for the tutorial and the chance!

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  4. Allison CNovember 28, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    Thanks for the tutorial. I also love Zipit!

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  5. memmensNovember 28, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    Oh so lovely, might just have to make a few for teacher gifts! thanks so much for sharing

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  6. JennyNovember 28, 2012 at 8:31 AM

    great project!

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  7. DonnaNovember 28, 2012 at 8:38 AM

    Thank you for the tutorial. The ruffled dish towel is adorable.

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  8. NatiNovember 28, 2012 at 8:42 AM

    Thanks for the chance to win! really enjoyed the tutorial!

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  9. BethNovember 28, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    That is a lovely neighbor gift! Thanks!

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  10. B GreeneNovember 28, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    Love the monogram on your dish towel - thanks for the tutorial and for the chance to win!

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  11. jlkNovember 28, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    Love the dish towel! Great gift idea.

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  12. Archie The Wonder DogNovember 28, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    What a great tutorial!

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  13. HollyNovember 28, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    Cute tutorial, and I love her zippers!

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  14. JulieNovember 28, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    Nice tutorial! Love the French seam.

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  15. AnonymousNovember 28, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    Cute towel! I love those gnomas :)

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  16. CarynNovember 28, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    Very pretty dish towel. Thanks for the tutorial and giveaway!

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  17. MargaretNovember 28, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    Very cute idea. I love Zipit. I would be over the moon to win this give away. Thanks for sharing.

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  18. kbzelaznyNovember 28, 2012 at 9:29 AM

    Such a cute towel, and thanks for the great giveaway!

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  19. needle and nestNovember 28, 2012 at 9:31 AM

    I saw your tutorial over at Jennifer's blog - very cute! Thanks for the chance to win! :)

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  20. sew.darn.quiltNovember 28, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    A great gift giving idea, thank you so much :)
    Thank you for the chance!

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  21. Missy ShayNovember 28, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    What a great tutorial! Thank you for sharing!
    missysaprons@gmail.com

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  22. Carrie P.November 28, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    Your towel tutorial was great. thanks for sharing the cute towel with us and for the giveaway.

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  23. PamNovember 28, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    What an adorable dish towel! Thank you for the tutorial!

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  24. GillNovember 28, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    Thank you for a great tutorial! and a great giveaway!!

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  25. MichelleNovember 28, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    cute dish towel!

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  26. KaHollyNovember 28, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    How delightfully clever! So glad I came for a visit.

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  27. JocelynNovember 28, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    Cute dish towel!

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  28. 9patchnurseNovember 28, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    Great tutorial! Definitely making some for coworkers and friends this season. Thanks!

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  29. Lisa CoxNovember 28, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    How cute! And definitely semi quick for those last minute presents that always seem to pop up.

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  30. CeciliaNovember 28, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    What a great idea! I will be making a few of these to give away for Christmas! Thanks!

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  31. CapitolaQuilterNovember 28, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    Very cute, thanks.

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  32. TamieNovember 28, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    I love zippers. Thanks for participating in the hop.

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  33. beeNovember 28, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    zipit zippers are the best! i love finding new blogs on hops like this - thanks!

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  34. Needled MomNovember 28, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    Great gift idea and a wonderful tutorial.

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  35. Sandra :)November 28, 2012 at 10:39 AM

    I love Zipit too - I've ordered from Jennie for a while now!

    Sweet tea towel - it would be nice to have a little stash of them for last-minute gifting occasions :D

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  36. DeannaNovember 28, 2012 at 10:52 AM

    I love Zipit! And you can never have too many zippers.
    Love the Winterkist on the towel - so cute!

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  37. CarolynNovember 28, 2012 at 10:52 AM

    Great towel tutorial! Thanks!

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  38. freakadoodlesNovember 28, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    Cute towel! Thanks for the tutorial.

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  39. AmyNovember 28, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    Very cute idea! Definitely a great gift! Thanks!

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  40. AnonymousNovember 28, 2012 at 11:06 AM

    Thank you for putting this together! Blessings!

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  41. JaymeNovember 28, 2012 at 11:27 AM

    Great tutorial! Thanks for sharing!

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  42. DorianNovember 28, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    Cute and easy. Thanks for the tutorial. Happy Holidays!

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  43. LJNovember 28, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    I'm enjoying the Deck the Halls hop. Your tut on the ruffled towel is a well done and is something quick and easy now that Christmas is so close. (Plus, we celebrate in early December so it's coming on fast around here!!)

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  44. KarrieNovember 28, 2012 at 11:55 AM

    Thanks so much for the awesome tutorial. I love the Winterkist!!!

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  45. MoeWestNovember 28, 2012 at 12:00 PM

    Thanks for the tutorial. I love the polka dots with the ruffle.

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  46. StephanieNovember 28, 2012 at 12:00 PM

    Great gift idea Thanks!

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  47. MelziebelleNovember 28, 2012 at 12:02 PM

    this is a really cute gift idea! thanks for the tutorial!
    xoxo melzie
    melzie4boyz@aol.com

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  48. AnonymousNovember 28, 2012 at 12:20 PM

    HI! NEAT TUTORIAL!
    THANKS FOR THE HINTS!
    NEAT GIVEAWAY TOO!

    msstitcher1948@yahoo.com

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  49. DawnNovember 28, 2012 at 12:33 PM

    Great hostess gift! And cute family. Thanks for the chance to get zippers.

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  50. KarenNovember 28, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    The perfect gift!

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  51. JudithNovember 28, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    What a great giveaway. I never have the right sized zipper, and they're difficult to purchase locally. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  52. DawnNovember 28, 2012 at 12:56 PM

    Terrific giveaway, thanks!! I love doing dishtowels :)

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  53. Linda R.November 28, 2012 at 12:56 PM

    I'm currently making some pouches for gifts and would love to win some zippers!! Thanks so much for a chance!

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  54. Jodi - usairdollNovember 28, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    What a beautiful towel! Would dtess up any kitchen. Great tutorial at Ellison Lane.

    Thank you and Zipit for a great giveaway and a chance to win.

    usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

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  55. AnitaNovember 28, 2012 at 1:20 PM

    Cute dishtowel! Thanks for the tutorial and giveaway :)

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  56. KelliNovember 28, 2012 at 1:47 PM

    Very cute! And who doesn't love fun zippers?

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  57. andri.November 28, 2012 at 2:19 PM

    Thanks for the tutorial:)

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  58. AliNovember 28, 2012 at 3:08 PM

    Thank you for the tutorial, its getting kind of boring use bar towels to clean up, I should make something to coordinate with the wall tile!

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  59. CourtneysewsNovember 28, 2012 at 3:26 PM

    Cute towel tute. Thanks! Zipit is great thanks for the chance to win!

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  60. JoNovember 28, 2012 at 3:27 PM

    That's a lovely dishtowel! Am in need of some gift ideas at the moment! :)

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  61. charlotteNovember 28, 2012 at 3:33 PM

    Really great towel tutorial. And I love Zipit!

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  62. The Lazy SewistNovember 28, 2012 at 3:41 PM

    So cute! I've never made a ruffle before.

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  63. Amy's Crafty ShenanigansNovember 28, 2012 at 3:43 PM

    Lovely old-fashioned project made very modern - I would love one (so will be making one for myself for sure!!)

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  64. SIMPLESEWNovember 28, 2012 at 3:48 PM

    I love making these and now a fancy idea for a great xmas stocking stuffer for my 4 daughter n laws,, this yr I have 2 more........

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  65. DebNovember 28, 2012 at 3:53 PM

    I enjoyed your tutorial and have enjoyed finding new blogs on this blog hop.

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  66. RobinNovember 28, 2012 at 3:56 PM

    Wonderful tutorial! This is just the thing to whip out for some quick gifts! Thanks for making my holiday projects a little easier!!!

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  67. DebNovember 28, 2012 at 4:21 PM

    The towel is darling...thanks for the tutorial.

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  68. KateNovember 28, 2012 at 5:01 PM

    Fab towel, Courtney. Thanks for the tutorial.

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  69. Lisa EnglandNovember 28, 2012 at 5:16 PM

    Such a cute, quick gift idea! Thanks!

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  70. MargaretNovember 28, 2012 at 5:38 PM

    This towel will make a great holiday party hostess gift.

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  71. pippiroseNovember 28, 2012 at 5:47 PM

    Love the towel. Great tutorial!

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  72. TrudieNovember 28, 2012 at 6:00 PM

    Great towel. I just made a couple towels with multiple ruffles. This tutorial looks a less complicated. I will try it next time around.

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  73. natskiNovember 28, 2012 at 6:10 PM

    Thanks for the tutorial, very cute :)

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  74. MommarockNovember 28, 2012 at 6:13 PM

    It was a wonderful tutorial. I love tutorials!! Love learning new things :) The towel is super cute too.

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  75. PattiNovember 28, 2012 at 6:14 PM

    Love the tutorial. Thanks so much!

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  76. RosaNovember 28, 2012 at 6:35 PM

    Great tutorial and beautiful towel.I love tutorials.Thanks for sharing!

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  77. Kathy HNovember 28, 2012 at 6:45 PM

    Pretty dish towel. Iamalways looking for a gift that is different from what you see everywhere. Thanks for sharing.

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  78. Terry@ a quilting blogNovember 28, 2012 at 6:51 PM

    What a fun tutorial and adorable towel...thanks for sharing :o)

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  79. RamonaNovember 28, 2012 at 6:55 PM

    Cute dishtowel, a sweet gift with matching potholders.

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  80. LisaNovember 28, 2012 at 7:02 PM

    Nice gift idea! I need to go get the dish towels tomorrow! Thank you!

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  81. ElleeNovember 28, 2012 at 7:36 PM

    Thanks for the tutorial. Love the ruffles! soparkaveataoldotcom

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  82. Marcia W.November 28, 2012 at 7:46 PM

    Your dish towel is cute with the letter W - as you will see, that is a useful initial for me - MarciaW.

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  83. supersara20November 28, 2012 at 8:01 PM

    great tutorial, such a cute towel.

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  84. LynnNovember 28, 2012 at 8:03 PM

    cute=thanks for the tutorial!

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  85. Farm QuilterNovember 28, 2012 at 8:07 PM

    Great tutorial!! Thank you!

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  86. Erin P.November 28, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    Love the tutorial I will have to give it a try. Christmas projects are so much fun. eatkin85@yahoo.com

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  87. LawanaNovember 28, 2012 at 8:21 PM

    thank you for the great tutorial... and thanks for the chance at the gift certificate

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  88. GGNovember 28, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    Very Cute holiday dish towel. Thanks!

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  89. Heather D.November 28, 2012 at 8:54 PM

    Lovely towel. Would love to win the zipit certificate too!

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  90. hilaryNovember 28, 2012 at 9:05 PM

    Love your tutorials. Thanks for the giveaway

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  91. TrischNovember 28, 2012 at 9:08 PM

    Cute dish towel!! Thanks for the tutorial and chance to win.

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  92. MysticaNovember 28, 2012 at 9:22 PM

    A pretty dish towel. Thank you for the tutorials.

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  93. Nancy@owensoliviaNovember 28, 2012 at 9:30 PM

    Thanks for sharing your dish towel! I love Zipit!

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  94. UnknownNovember 28, 2012 at 9:35 PM

    cute dishtowel!

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  95. DonanaNovember 28, 2012 at 9:46 PM

    What a great tutorial. I've never made one so now I know how and I agree, they do make cute little gifts!

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  96. hueiseiNovember 28, 2012 at 9:50 PM

    Thanks for sharing the cute tutorial!

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  97. Carla GNovember 28, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    Very cute! Thanks for the tutorial! :)

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  98. LauraNovember 28, 2012 at 10:22 PM

    Nice! Love the lettering!

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  99. Pat ConverseNovember 28, 2012 at 10:26 PM

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  101. Pat ConverseNovember 28, 2012 at 10:27 PM

    Very cute...love the ruffle!

    pnconverse(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  102. Alyce @ Blossom Heart QuiltsNovember 28, 2012 at 10:31 PM

    I LOVE your tutorial! The grandmas in the family would really love these - they're the kind of people who like to "display" their pretty tea towels!

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  103. AddibraeNovember 28, 2012 at 10:58 PM

    That's such a cute dish towel.

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  104. What I Did TodayNovember 28, 2012 at 11:08 PM

    Thanks for sharing the fun tutorial! Love it!

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  105. ELNMNovember 28, 2012 at 11:12 PM

    What a fun gift idea that can be truly personalized with the colors and monogram. Thanks for a great tutorial!
    ellen(at)myerly(dot)net

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  106. NancyLNovember 28, 2012 at 11:13 PM

    Great gift idea--thanks for the tutorial!!

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  107. Mom CNovember 28, 2012 at 11:44 PM

    My daughter was just saying that she wanted some of those for her kitchen. Great timing. Thanks.

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  108. LoriNovember 28, 2012 at 11:51 PM

    these are adorable. thanks for the tutorial

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  109. DeborahGunNovember 28, 2012 at 11:54 PM

    Great tutorial. Thanks!

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  110. Rebekah B.November 29, 2012 at 12:07 AM

    Thanks for the tutorial. So fun. I'd love to win the giveaway. Thanks!

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  111. QuiltGramNovember 29, 2012 at 12:30 AM

    Great idea and could be made "assembly-line" method for several quick cute gifts! Thanks!

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  112. AmandaNovember 29, 2012 at 12:34 AM

    I loved your towel tutorial. Easy and quick!

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  113. Heidi StaplesNovember 29, 2012 at 12:40 AM

    Courtney, this is darling! Great tutorial!

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  114. Gayle HimmelwrightNovember 29, 2012 at 1:09 AM

    I love Zipit! I'm always making little zippered pouches for gifts and buy my zippers there. Thanks!

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  115. JanetNovember 29, 2012 at 1:13 AM

    Cute dish towel!

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  116. FiberOfAllSortsNovember 29, 2012 at 2:50 AM

    Super cute! I love the letter :) can't wait to see the other version as well

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  117. BethNovember 29, 2012 at 2:53 AM

    Your hand towel is so cute and cheery. Thanks much for sharing.

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  118. JLVerdeNovember 29, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    Great tutorial.

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  119. pajtrNovember 29, 2012 at 7:51 AM

    I've added your sweet towels to my must-do-now list!!
    I've got some linen that I'll try with your ruffles!...
    Thank you for the inspiration!
    Love your projects/ideas!!
    Pat T.
    in Michigan

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  120. ElsaNovember 29, 2012 at 8:47 AM

    Sweet towel and great tutorial ~ on my list of things to make!
    Thanks so much.

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  121. LisaNovember 29, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    Great little hostess gift I'm thinking!
    lisamcgriff at hotmail dot com

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  122. Sarah_L_NNovember 30, 2012 at 5:02 PM

    That is really sweet!

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  123. AnonymousNovember 30, 2012 at 11:14 PM

    Thanks for the tutorial, I love the ruffle! Might have to make a few this weekend for Christmas gifts!

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  124. ~Kelie~November 30, 2012 at 11:41 PM

    Zipit is an amazing store!!! Love it! Thanks so much for the fun tutorial and the giveaway!

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  125. BizyStitchesDecember 1, 2012 at 3:06 AM

    Thanks for sharing, very cute ruffle.

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  126. SharDecember 1, 2012 at 12:18 PM

    That is a great pattern for a Christmas present! Thanks!

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  127. Carla GDecember 1, 2012 at 5:21 PM

    Very cute! Thanks for the great tutorial! :)

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  128. quilaryDecember 1, 2012 at 9:15 PM

    Terrific idea for a present. Thanks for the chance to win some zips too :)

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  129. betsDecember 1, 2012 at 9:53 PM

    Now that is a great gift idea...thanks!

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  130. KimDecember 2, 2012 at 10:29 PM

    Your dish towel is so pretty. Makes me want to break out my embroidery machine.

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  131. bladerunner5December 2, 2012 at 11:08 PM

    Ooh, sign me up too please!

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  132. qwilltrDecember 3, 2012 at 6:31 AM

    I haven't tried Zipit before. I want to make some pouches, though, so it's a good time to start.

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  133. TiffanyDecember 3, 2012 at 7:58 AM

    I love zippers - you can never have enough!

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  134. MysticaDecember 3, 2012 at 8:03 AM

    Thank you for the giveaway.

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  135. AJDecember 3, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    very cute - I look forward to the quick and easy tutorial too! Thanks for the chance to win - I could have a lot of fun making pouches with some new zippers.

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  136. AmyDecember 3, 2012 at 2:17 PM

    Thank you for the giveaway!

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  137. NicoleDecember 4, 2012 at 12:07 PM

    Cute tutorial! Thanks for the giveaway chance!

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  138. Catskill QuilterDecember 5, 2012 at 2:40 PM

    Love your towel! Happy holidays!

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  139. Debra LeeDecember 5, 2012 at 11:23 PM

    You can never have too many zippers!

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  140. AnonymousDecember 6, 2012 at 3:23 PM

    Good website for you and zippers!!

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  141. Mary MacDecember 6, 2012 at 4:45 PM

    I love the bright colored zippers to my (zipper flowers)

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  142. karaminoDecember 7, 2012 at 7:27 AM

    Love the dishtowel and thanks for the giveaway! i found it at One Stop Giveaway Shop)

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  143. Deb@asimplelifequiltsDecember 8, 2012 at 7:52 PM

    Very cute towel! Thanks for a great giveaway too.

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