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Wednesday, January 4, 2012

lilac lane giveaway

We are thrilled to introduce our newest sponsor to you! You are sure to love Lilac Lane from Melissa Stramel.

Melissa is a creative mother of three. While staying home with her children, she started a business called Lilac Lane. She has a love of all things floral and enjoys flower gardening, flower arranging and sewing with floral fabrics. While sewing for her children, she was inspired to start her business, Lilac Lane, which grew into a store in her home of Colby, Kansas, called Creations Gallery.

Her inspiring ideas soon led her to create a blog site and start to work on designing her own patterns. A pharmacist by training, she feels most at home working with fabrics and sewing new projects, from aprons to quilts.




In 2009 and 2010, Melissa designed patterns for the Moda Bake Shop and Riley Blake's Cutting Corners. She now designs patterns which are available online through QuiltWoman.com, Fairtalefrocksandlollipops.com and patternspot.com as well as PatternsGoneDigital.com for retailers. Melissa also carries all of her patterns in her online store.

Melissa also has something cool going on with her blog right now! She has put together a series called The Very Basics of Quilting. Click HERE to see all the posts so you can start your own quilting journey! There is so much great information.


Melissa is offering Little Birdie Secrets readers 30% off with the coupon code LITTLEBIRDIESECRETS. You can also use this discount in her etsy store. The discount will run through January 17, 2012.

That's not all! Today, Melissa is generously giving one of our readers the chance to win THREE of her patterns. The winner can choose paper patterns or e-patterns. All you need to do to enter is visit the Lilac Lane store and look through the patterns. Then come back and leave us a comment telling us what patterns you would choose if you were the winner. This giveaway will end on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at 11:59pm PT.
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80 comments:

  1. Laura RJanuary 4, 2012 at 6:15 AM

    I would choose the Cherished Girl Dress pattern, the Joy Bag pattern, and the Bountiful pattern! Thanks for a great giveaway!

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  2. AliJanuary 4, 2012 at 6:27 AM

    I love the family tree quilt. I could have fun making that.

    Thanks for the great giveaway.

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  3. JamiJanuary 4, 2012 at 6:55 AM

    I would love the joy bag and the cherished dress for girls. very cute!!

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  4. Jeanine The Crafting FiendJanuary 4, 2012 at 6:58 AM

    I would pick the cherished girls dress pattern, the cherished doll dress pattern, and the joy bag

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  5. MelodyJanuary 4, 2012 at 7:10 AM

    Cute stuff! If I won, I would choose:
    1. The Joy Bag
    2. Cherished for Dolls
    3. Family Tree Quilt

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  6. JosieJanuary 4, 2012 at 7:19 AM

    I love, love the family tree quilt! That's an awesome idea. The bountiful bag is also such a cute and practical idea!

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  7. Mike and JenJanuary 4, 2012 at 7:27 AM

    I really like her bag patterns, Joy and Bountiful. I have two girls, but they are not so little anymore. I still drool over all the beautiful little girl patterns, but I just can't use them right now.

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  8. beardmommaof4January 4, 2012 at 7:33 AM

    I love the family tree pattern and the honey sweet prints, and oh, of course, the bag! How fun!

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  9. sewVeryJanuary 4, 2012 at 7:34 AM

    I'd love to own the Cherished Girl's Dress Pattern, the Joy bag pattern, and the Cherished for Dolls dress pattern. Sew Cute!
    sewvery(at)gmail(dot)com

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  10. LeeJanuary 4, 2012 at 7:48 AM

    I love her designs and would choose the Joy bag, Bountiful and the new family tree pattern. thanks!

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  11. CharityJanuary 4, 2012 at 7:49 AM

    I like both her bag patterns and the tree quilt pattern. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  12. MaureenJanuary 4, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    So cute! I'm from Kansas too but I didn't know about her business until now. I love supporting 'locals'! Love all the florals! If I won, I'd probably pick the Cherished Girl's dress, doll dress, and Joy bag.

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  13. NancyJanuary 4, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    I would choose either the Cherished dress or the Joy Bag

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  14. JennyferJanuary 4, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    I love the bountiful bag pattern and teh family tree - even those could inspire me to jump back on my sewing machine.

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  15. Toby and AbbieJanuary 4, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    I would choose the cherisher 4 dolls, cherisher girls dresses and the joy bag. I have 3 daughters that would love to help make dresses for their dolls and matching ones for them :) Thanks for the giveaway. The patterns look awesome

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  16. aleighoopJanuary 4, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    The three patterns that I would choose would be Bountiful, the Joy Bag and the Family Tree Quilt. Sorry, no dresses for us since I only have boys. Although the dresses are so stinking cute.

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  17. BaileyJanuary 4, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    JOy bag, Cherished dress and the family tree ar ethe three that I would pick if I was so lucky to win

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  18. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    I LOVE the Family Tree Quilt Pattern. I would also like The Joy Bag and Bountiful Patterns. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  19. marisaJanuary 4, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    Love the Joy bag, cherished girls pattern and Bountiful

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  20. Little Ella LuJanuary 4, 2012 at 9:40 AM

    I would choose the Cherished dress for girls and dolls and the Joy bag. Thank you they are all so lovely!

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  21. UnknownJanuary 4, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    First, let me say what a beautiful website Melissa has. It is very easy to use and the colors and layout or pleasing. I will share this with many of my friends!

    Second, I will be buying from her Etsy store and wish I lived in the area of her regular store.

    Third, if I could choose any pattern it would be the JOY BAG pattern. I think this would be a great place for me to start. I need to get back to sewing and this pattern has inspired me to do just that.

    Thank you for a chance to enter and win.

    Hansi

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  22. Schaefer ClanJanuary 4, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    joy bag and cherished dress

    Thanks!
    Nancy
    schaeferclan(at)sbcglobal(dot)net

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  23. KarenJanuary 4, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    Hi, What a lovely way to start the year! Some colourful flowers would be wonderful here today in the Scottish Midwinter.

    The designs are gorgeous and I just have a brand new granddaughter so I would choose the Cherished girl dress pattern, the matching doll dress and the happy Joy bag so I can pack them all up together and send the to her one day.

    Thank you for your generosity. Have a happy day, too!

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  24. mioJanuary 4, 2012 at 10:01 AM

    Oh my, such beauties! Hard to pick!
    I choose Joy bag, cherished for dolls and Bountiful

    Thanks for organizing this cute give-away!

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  25. MaryJanuary 4, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    My first choice is the Cherished dolls pattern. And I love the Joy bag! I also like the Bountiful bag. It looks like a lot of us like the same things!!!

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  26. goldencometJanuary 4, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    Cute patterns and prints! If I were lucky enough to win I would choose:
    1.Joy Bag e-pattern
    2.Cherished for Dolls
    3.Bountiful e-pattern
    Thanks for the give-away!
    Marilyn

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  27. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    Lovely patterns! Adore the family tree!
    I would choose:
    Family tree quilt
    joy bag
    bountiful bag

    Thanks for the opportunity to win!

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  28. UnknownJanuary 4, 2012 at 10:44 AM

    i like the cherished girls dress pattern, joy bag pattern and family tree quilt pattern.
    hgrossman at cableone dot net

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  29. MonicaJanuary 4, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    I'd choose the Joy bag, Cherished Girl's dress, and family tree quilt patterns. Thanks for the chance to win!
    Silverize at hotmail

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  30. CatrinJanuary 4, 2012 at 11:25 AM

    Hi I would totally love those e-patterns. I would choose the Cherished Girls Dress e-pattern, the Bountiful e-pattern and the Joy Bag pattern!
    Thanks so much. This is a great giveaway.
    Greetings from Germany
    Catrin

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  31. Steven and GingerJanuary 4, 2012 at 12:06 PM

    I would chose the joy bag! Darling. My daughter and niece would enjoy sewing and designing one.

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  32. NurseBrandyJanuary 4, 2012 at 12:45 PM

    Great patterns!!!
    I would choose the Joy Bag, The Family Tree Quilt, and Bountiful. Very nice!

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  33. Mandy CoffeyJanuary 4, 2012 at 1:16 PM

    I would definitely want the joy bag pattern!!!!!!

    Mandy
    smallfineprint@gmail.com

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  34. JanetJanuary 4, 2012 at 1:20 PM

    I would choose the Joy Bag, The Cherished Girl Dress and the Cherished for Dolls patterns. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  35. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2012 at 1:34 PM

    love the joy bag, family tree quilt and bountiful bag!

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  36. JodiJanuary 4, 2012 at 1:52 PM

    I love the look of the 'Bountiful' e-pattern, the 'joy bag' pattern and the 'cherished gilrls dress' they all look gorgeous, and I have a stash of fabric that would be perfect for these projects!!!!

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  37. IwannaJanuary 4, 2012 at 2:00 PM

    I would definately pick the the Joy bag e-pattern, the Bountiful e-pattern and the Cherished Girl's Dress e-pattern! Thank you for this giveaway! Have a wonderful year!

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  38. RaejeanJanuary 4, 2012 at 2:57 PM

    I also like the Joy Bag pattern.

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  39. KatieJanuary 4, 2012 at 3:25 PM

    Joy bag, Bountiful, Cherished girls patterns. Lovely!

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  40. Little Birdie SecretsJanuary 4, 2012 at 3:54 PM

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  41. Vanessa at Rescued GoodsJanuary 4, 2012 at 4:08 PM

    I would choose the Bountiful big bag, Bountiful little bags, and the Family Tree Quilt. Can't wait to check out her quilting series!

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  42. laurareidJanuary 4, 2012 at 4:36 PM

    i would choose the girl dress and dolly dress patterns and the family tree pattern. i have two grand daughters with dollies. it would be fun to make them dresses. thanks for the giveaway! happy new year!

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  43. JSJanuary 4, 2012 at 4:56 PM

    I would love the Joy Bag, the Cherished dress & the Cherished doll dress!

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  44. The Knudsen'sJanuary 4, 2012 at 5:59 PM

    i would pick the joy bag pattern, the cherished girls dress pattern and the bountiful pattern

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  45. Burton FamilyJanuary 4, 2012 at 6:21 PM

    I want the Joy bag pattern!

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  46. Debbie BJanuary 4, 2012 at 6:31 PM

    I like the Cherished Girls dress pattern, the Joy bag and the Bountiful tote pattern. They all look like fun to make.

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  47. JillybeansMommyJanuary 4, 2012 at 6:43 PM

    I love the Joy bag, the cherished girl dress and the doll dress patterns! precious!

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  48. JodiJanuary 4, 2012 at 7:12 PM

    I just love these designs and have been following for some time. I Love Cherished Girl Dress & Matching Doll Dress pattern and the Joy Bag Pattern.

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  49. LauraJanuary 4, 2012 at 7:55 PM

    I like the Cherished for dolls and cherished for girls patterns and the Joy bag pattern.

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  50. EstherJanuary 4, 2012 at 8:06 PM

    The family tree looks like so much fun, although I love the Cherished Girl Dress pattern also!

    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  51. BrandyJanuary 4, 2012 at 8:21 PM

    I just started sewing and my daughter is dyeing for me to make her American Girl Doll Clothes! How excited she would be with matching dresses for her and the doll! So cute! I would pick the Cherished dress for girls and dolls and The Joy bag. What a great giveaway!

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  52. MummasphereJanuary 5, 2012 at 12:41 AM

    I LOVE the cherished dress pattern. It's such a great design and would be perfect on my size 2T toddler. Thinking I would use a pink and green combo for this pattern :-) Would also love to have some of her dresses in the handmade section of my kids clothing store www.bearlyworn.com.au. I love handmade!

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  53. abbysmomJanuary 5, 2012 at 2:48 AM

    I love the Joy Bag, the Cherished for Dolls and Bountiful. All are lovely!

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  54. LynnJanuary 5, 2012 at 4:45 AM

    Love the Family Tree, Joy Bag & Cherished Girls Dress patterns...how fun would they all be to make?

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  55. xoxo, LelaJanuary 5, 2012 at 5:08 AM

    What a wonderful contest:)
    If I won, I'd pick:
    The Joy Bag, Family Tree Quilt-heck any of them are gorgeous.

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  56. DeniseJanuary 5, 2012 at 6:05 AM

    Cherished Girl Dress pattern, Joy Bag pattern, and Bountiful pattern

    Love this! So cute!

    stonemedic76@hotmail.com

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  57. JanyJanuary 5, 2012 at 6:53 AM

    Hi
    Thanks for the qiveaway
    I can't choose a pattern, my internet connection blocked it.
    I was wondering if you mind choosing a pattern for me, thank you

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  58. TinaJanuary 5, 2012 at 7:30 AM

    Great Christmas gift projects for my home school daughters and myself. If we'd win we'd choose: Bountiful e-pat, Joy bag pat & Cherished dolls e-pat.Very nice!

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  59. Sewcr8zyJanuary 5, 2012 at 11:22 AM

    I love the Cherished Girl Dress pattern! My 2 granddaughters would look so cute in it!

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  60. Allie M.January 5, 2012 at 1:26 PM

    I would choose the "Joy" bag pattern, the "Bountiful" bag pattern, and the "Cherished" girls' dress pattern. Thanks for such an awesome giveaway! :)

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  61. AnneJanuary 5, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    I would choose the cherished girl dress pattern, cherished doll pattern, and the family tree quilt. Thanks

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  62. Maggie and SheepieJanuary 5, 2012 at 2:47 PM

    My girls would love the doll and girl patterns so they could match their dolls and the purse pattern is so cute too.

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  63. MommaWardJanuary 5, 2012 at 3:55 PM

    I would choose the lovely family tree quilt pattern and the joy and bountiful bags.
    themrsward at yahoo dot com

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  64. Carla GJanuary 5, 2012 at 4:53 PM

    I would choose the Joy Bag, Bountiful Bag, Cherished Girls Dress. Thanks for a chance to win! :)

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  65. VickiTJanuary 5, 2012 at 4:58 PM

    (there is an error in commenting where clicking on 'comment' brings up an error that it cannot load in frames. there is another link however that says to click to open in a new window just to let you know)

    Anyway, I've loved the Joy Bag since I first saw it. And the Cherished Girl's Dress and Cherished for Doll's dress would be my other two choices.

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  66. Marcia W.January 5, 2012 at 7:34 PM

    My selections: Cherished Girl's Dress Pattern, the Joy Bag Pattern, Family Tree Quilt from www.store.melissastramel.com
    Thanks for the lovely giveaway.

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  67. NjeriJanuary 5, 2012 at 11:58 PM

    Beautiful shop. I love the joy bag, Bountiful pattern and cherished girls dress epatterns.

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  68. hueiseiJanuary 6, 2012 at 5:45 AM

    I will choose the Joy bag, Cherished Girl dress and Family Tree Quilt. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  69. Cook FamilyJanuary 6, 2012 at 8:04 AM

    I am in love with the Joy bag pattern, the Cherished dress pattern and the Bountiful pattern could come in handy :)

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  70. ShannonJanuary 6, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    I love the joy bag, family tree quilt, and the bountiful bag.

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  71. BeccaJanuary 6, 2012 at 11:47 AM

    I would choose either the joy bag pattern or the family tree quilt. Both so cute!

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  72. The Wilde FamilyJanuary 6, 2012 at 10:09 PM

    My girls and I would love the Cherished dress pattern, the Joy Bag, and family tree quilt! What a great giveaway.

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  73. JeneaJanuary 7, 2012 at 8:54 AM

    I would choose the Joy bag, Bountiful bag, and cherished Girl dress patterns!

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  74. LindsayJanuary 7, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    I'd pick the Joy bag, Bountiful bag, & family tree quilt!

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  75. SassyCathyJanuary 7, 2012 at 5:10 PM

    I would love the Cherished Girls Dress pattern, the Joy Bag, and the Cherished for Dolls pattern.
    From one little "BYRD" to another :)
    Cathy Byrd
    byrd@gulftel.com

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  76. TanyaJanuary 7, 2012 at 7:17 PM

    I would chose the bag. I sew so little for myself, it looks like a practical way for me to spoil myself!

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  77. erinJanuary 7, 2012 at 7:40 PM

    Love these patterns and fabrics!! I would choose Joy bag, doll dress and cherished girls dress.

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  78. GwenJanuary 7, 2012 at 7:51 PM

    I would choose the Joy Bag Pattern, Cherished Girl Dress and the Family Tree Quilt! Love them!

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  79. JessieJanuary 7, 2012 at 9:40 PM

    I think the joy bag would be perfect for my little girls Barbies. What a neat background story on Melissa. What an inspiration for a stay at home Mom like me.

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  80. KatrinaJanuary 7, 2012 at 11:13 PM

    I like the cherished girls dress, the joy bag and the family tree quilt

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