Tuesday, July 5, 2011

July Giveaway- Fresh Bundle of Lavender

 
Those of you who have followed my blog for a long time won't be surprised by my July giveaway!  As well as owning Alderwood Quilts, my husband and I also own Sunset Lavender farm.  We'll start harvesting in about another week, and the harvest will run until the beginning of August.  We sell fresh bundles at local Farmers' Markets and we ship all over the U.S. through the Alderwood Quilts website.  Sadly, we can't ship the lavender internationally, because it is fresh and must arrive at their destination in a few days.  Most of my giveaways are open to everyone. but I must restrict entries this month only to readers in the U.S.  If you don't live in the U.S. but know someone who does- feel free to enter and I can send it to them if you win.

The winner will receive a fresh bundle of lavender, just like the one pictured above.  For one entry, just post a comment to THIS POST and let me know you'd like a chance.  For a second entry, if you are a follower (even if you just signed up) post a SECOND COMMENT TO THIS POST and tell me that you follow my blog.  You can receive a third entry if you have a blog of your own and tell your readers about this giveaway. Post a THIRD COMMENT TO THIS POST and let me know that you mentioned the giveaway on your blog.

I'll let the random integer generator select a winner on August 1st.  Please make sure you are not a "no comment" blogger- or that you somehow let me know how to contact you should you win.
The field is looking good. 

 
The flower stems are growing taller each day and I'm starting to see a little purple on them.  I expect to start cutting in about another week to 10 days.
If, by chance, you live in the Portland area (west side), you'll be able to find us at the following farmers' markets:
Tuesdays at Cannon Beach
Wednesdays at Tannisborn
Saturdays at Downtown Hillsboro
Sundays at Orenco

If you're interested in purchasing fresh lavender and would like us to mail you a bundle (or 2), you can order it through the website.

Good luck!

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106 comments:

  1. CathieJuly 5, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    I'd love to win a bunch! See you at the market!

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  2. QuiltSueJuly 6, 2011 at 12:45 AM

    I'd love to enter, even though I live in the UK and have it sent to a friend if I were lucky enough to win.

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  3. QuiltSueJuly 6, 2011 at 12:45 AM

    I am a follower.

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  4. kimlandJuly 6, 2011 at 3:05 AM

    I would be delighted to win a bundle of lavender

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  5. kimlandJuly 6, 2011 at 3:06 AM

    yup, I am a follower

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  6. sosarahsewJuly 6, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    What a great give away option! Thanks for the chance.

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  7. sosarahsewJuly 6, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    I'm a follower. Thanks for the second chance to win.

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  8. Quilt n QueenJuly 6, 2011 at 5:02 AM

    I can almost smell the lavender. I had a lavender bush in my perennial garden when I lived in Canada....I'm in Michigan now and would luv to win the lavender bouquet....it would make my day....thanks for the chance...(o:

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  9. LeeJuly 6, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    So beautiful! I am in MI and would love some lavender! thanks for the great giveaway.

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  10. LeeJuly 6, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    I of course am a follower too! thanks!

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  11. Denise :)July 6, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    Please count me in -- the lavender looks lovely! :)

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  12. Denise :)July 6, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    I'm a follower, too! :)

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  13. Colleen's Blog Long Island NYJuly 6, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    I do love Lavender.

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  14. Sharon@LoftyQuilts.comJuly 6, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    a little lavender should help me sleep better, right?

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  15. Sharon@LoftyQuilts.comJuly 6, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    love to follow

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  16. Gene BlackJuly 6, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    I would love to win a bundle of lavender. lavender is so peaceful a scent to me.

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  17. Gene BlackJuly 6, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    I am a longtime follower

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  18. Stray Stitches (Linda G)July 6, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    I would love a chance to win a fresh bundle of lavender! Thanks for the opporunity to enter your giveaway!!

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  19. Stray Stitches (Linda G)July 6, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    I am a regular follower :)

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  20. KathleenJuly 6, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    I would love a bunch of lavender....thank you for the giveaway....

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  21. KathleenJuly 6, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    I am a follower...

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  22. BarbJuly 6, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    I often think of your lavender from previous post.

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  23. MommarockJuly 6, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    Oh how amazing. This is one plant that I want to grow here in our yard. It smells SOOOOO amazing. I love the smell of lavendar. I could fill my whole front yard gardens with it. In our area, it is in bloom almost all summer long. I'm not sure if it the same in all areas, but here it is a perennial. Yum lavendar love!

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  24. BeachQuilterJuly 6, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    I'm so excited it's lavender time, I'm off this weekend to enjoy a few Oregon farms!

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  25. BeachQuilterJuly 6, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    I'm a loyal follower!

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  26. Needled MomJuly 6, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    I remember seeing the fields of lavendar while driving through Oregon last year. Beautiful!

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  27. Needled MomJuly 6, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    I am a follower.

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  28. Nanbon44July 6, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    I can almost smell the wonderful scent of the lavender

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  29. MonicaJuly 6, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    I would most definately love to win a bundle of lavender! Thank you.

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  30. MonicaJuly 6, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    I am a happy follower. Thank you for a second chance to win.

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  31. AnneJuly 6, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    I love lavender! What a wonderful giveaway.

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  32. SoggibottomJuly 6, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    I wait all year to see your lavender on your blog :-) I always wait till you cut yours and then I cut mine :-)
    I have a friend in U.S.A. who would love to recieve your give a way. I'm a follower too :-) x x x

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  33. AnonymousJuly 6, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    I loved the dried buds from last years crop! Getting a fresh bundle would be great :)

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  34. AnonymousJuly 6, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    I am a long time follower!

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  35. quiltmom annaJuly 6, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    I do love lavender Sue, it reminds me of my grandmother. She used lavender soap frequently. It must make your home smell lovely.
    Alas, I am a Canadian so I can't enter the giveaway but had to leave a comment.
    Regards,
    Anna

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  36. Kim QJuly 6, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Oh my...I'd love a bundle of fresh lavender! I've been stocking up on everything lavender-scented...body wash, body spray, and even pillow spray for better sleep. I don't know that it's helped my sleep, but it sure smells nice!

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  37. Kim QJuly 6, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    I'm a follower, but I don't blog. I just read blogs. ;-)

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  38. JessicaJuly 6, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    I LOVE lavender! Thanks for the chance!

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  39. SewLindaAnnJuly 6, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    Oh, I'm in!

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  40. SewLindaAnnJuly 6, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    Follower, yes I am!

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  41. Deborah in AtlantaJuly 6, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    Wow! Nothing smells as lovely as lavender. And not that awful lavender substitute stuff they sell in the stores. I love, love, love the smell of fresh lavender. Oh yeah...please pick me!!

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  42. Deborah in AtlantaJuly 6, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    I'm a follower! Thanks for the giveaway.

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  43. UnknownJuly 6, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    Ah Lavender...my favorite.

    I'm a follower and am glad for this chance. :)

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  44. DebbieJuly 6, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    Thanks for counting me in, Sue!

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  45. DebbieJuly 6, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    Faithful follower, as always.

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  46. DebbieJuly 6, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    Got you in my sidebar, as usual. http://debbiesfiberwork.blogspot.com

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  47. ReginaJuly 6, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    This is so fun! I am in western NY and harvesting my own little patch of lavender now - but it looks so different from yours - amazing how the varieties ...well ... vary! :-)

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  48. ReginaJuly 6, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    I am also a follower

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  49. AnneJuly 6, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    The scent of lavender is so romantic. Thanks for this gift from your heart!

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  50. LauraJuly 6, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    Thank you for sharing your harvest, I would love to win. Lavender is wonderful!

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  51. LauraJuly 6, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    I am a long-time follower of your wonderful blog.

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  52. JeanneJuly 6, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    I love lavender! Please enter my name in the drawing.

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  53. PNWBookGirlJuly 6, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    I'm so local we could meet and knit and save mail. ;-)

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  54. PNWBookGirlJuly 6, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    I've also been following your blog through Ravelry after stumbling across you again there. Have you seen Sandy lately?

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  55. PNWBookGirlJuly 6, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    So also went and posted on my blog and following it up with a Facebook post. ;-)

    (I had to replant my lavender and don't have nearly enough coming from the baby plants.)

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  56. BritaJuly 7, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    I've never had fresh lavender, but I know I love the fragrance. So would love to win a bunch!

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  57. VesuviusmamaJuly 7, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Defi itely one of my favorite scents. I'd love a chance to win. Thanks!

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  58. HilachasJuly 7, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    I love the smell of lavendar and would love to win your giveaway. Thanks for the opportunity.

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  59. HilachasJuly 7, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    I am already a follower of your blog. Thanks for the opportunity to win the lavendar.

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  60. AlinaJuly 7, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Yes, I love to win this fresh bundle of Lavender! I love Lavender. Everytime I look for candle or refresher, I look for lavender flavor. Thanks for the chance!

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  61. LeslieJuly 7, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Lavender, sweet lavender. I truly think I could not live life to its fullest without the scent of lavender.

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  62. LeslieJuly 7, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    I am now following the sweet scent of lavender......aaahhhhhhhh!

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  63. JackieJuly 7, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    Love, love lavender. Thanks for the chance to win!!

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  64. JackieJuly 7, 2011 at 12:48 PM

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  65. JackieJuly 7, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    I love the Uganda Bead necklaces!

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  66. AndeeJuly 7, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    I have never had fresh lavendar but it is one of my favorite scents!

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  67. AnonymousJuly 7, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    I'd love to win a bunch!

    anderkar on Ravelry

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  68. Karen A.July 7, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    I'm now a follower!

    anderkar

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  69. DebJuly 7, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    You've packaged your lavender so beautifully!!! I would be thrilled to win!

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  70. DebJuly 7, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    I'm a follower.

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  71. SarahJuly 7, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Enter me, please! I love lavender! :)

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  72. NancyJuly 7, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Oh, I would love to win some lavender from the Pacific Northwest. I have such fond memories of visiting the lavender farms out there.

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  73. NancyJuly 7, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    I am also a happy follower.

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  74. AnneJuly 7, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    I am also a follower!

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  75. AnnmarieJuly 8, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    I live in northern Wisconsin & have 3 lavender plants - very small but they do produce 10-20 lavender flower shoots each year but never anything like what you grow so I would LOVE to win a fresh bouquet. Thanks for the chance.

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  76. AnnmarieJuly 8, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    I am a new follower. I love lavender & I love quilting so why not??!!

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  77. BeckyJuly 8, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    I don't know if I've ever seen or smelled fresh lavender. Would love the experience! Thanks!

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  78. BeckyJuly 8, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    I do follow your blog:)

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  79. corinaJuly 8, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    I love fresh lavender! I won't be able to get it as I live in canada, but I have a friend in the US who would be tickled purple to receive it!

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  80. corinaJuly 8, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    I am a new follower!

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  81. Colleen's Blog Long Island NYJuly 9, 2011 at 5:23 AM

    I have been a follower for ages.

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  82. UnknownJuly 9, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    I would love to win some lavender!

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  83. UnknownJuly 9, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    I'm a follower too!

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  84. Marcia W.July 9, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    We cannot grow lavender in our hot, humid climate so please enter me into the drawing for the bundle. Thanks!

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  85. ElfReneeJuly 9, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    Oooh, I love lavender! How awesome that you have a lavender farm!!!

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  86. ElfReneeJuly 9, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    I follow your blog!

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  87. A Plain PathJuly 10, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Oh, thank you...I'd love a chance to win!

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  88. A Plain PathJuly 10, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    I'm already a follower!

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  89. MickiJuly 10, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    How lucky that you have a lavender farm and have access to lavender at any time.
    Micki

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  90. MickiJuly 10, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    I am a follower.
    Micki

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  91. UnknownJuly 10, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    I would love to win a bundle of lavender. I have tried to grow it and not been successful.

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  92. UnknownJuly 10, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    I am a blog follower, because I saw Osage Bluff quilters post about winning in june.

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  93. UnknownJuly 10, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    Letting you know I encouraged my followers to come sign up for your giveaway.

    http://katie-primitivewoolens.blogspot.com

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  94. Osage Bluff QuilterJuly 10, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    I love to stick lavender in my undies drawer!!

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  95. Osage Bluff QuilterJuly 10, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    As I follower I love to smell lavender too!

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  96. Donna S.July 11, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Oh how awesome it would be to win!!

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  97. Donna S.July 11, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    I am a new follower

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  98. rx2masseyJuly 12, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    Love, love, love lavender and can only imagine how this must smell on a warm summer day when it is all in bloom...

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  99. aileen3691July 12, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    I would love to win a bunch of lavendar! It is my favorite herb.

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  100. SharonJuly 16, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    I love, LOVE, LOVE lavender and would love a chance to win.

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  101. AmandaJuly 17, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    I would love to win this - thanks for the giveaway!

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  102. AmandaJuly 17, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    I follow on GFC

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  103. EllenJuly 20, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    I would love to win some lavendar. thanks!

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  104. MysticaJuly 21, 2011 at 1:46 AM

    Would like to win particularly since it does not grow here.

    mystica123athotmaildotcom

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  105. AnonymousJuly 25, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    I love to come to your site sue...
    I ordered my dryer bags and etc... I would love to win the July give away... I love love lavender.... The other Sue. knitrsue
    what does the Lavender wands look like? sue

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  106. AnonymousJuly 25, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    I am also a follower of yours Sue

    knitrsue

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