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Pattern Swap with Straightgrain (and Giveaway CLOSED)

Thursday, April 18, 2013


About a month ago, my online friend, An from StraightGrain and I, both released our first pdf patterns.  To celebrate the launch of our patterns, we thought it would be fun to swap and create our own versions of each other's dresses...An, the Ruffle Top, and me, her Bubble Dress.  As soon as I received the pattern, I ordered some Michael Miller Madrona Road Wild Carrot Blue and waited as patiently as possible for it to arrive.

With An's beautiful photos and easy-to-follow instructions, it was a breeze to sew this dress in less than a couple hours.  I love how cleanly finished everything looks, to the point where it could almost be worn inside out and still look gorgeous!  It's fully lined (I used some sunny yellow cotton lawn) and has an easy-to-sew button closure in the back.  The pattern also includes the option of an adorable peter pan collar and includes sizes 1-6 years. 



Who wouldn't make one of these beautiful dresses, right?!


An is offering E&E readers the opportunity to pick up a copy of her pattern with a $1 discount!  Just use the code: ELEPHANTS  (expires Tuesday, April 23).

Or how about trying your luck winning a copy?  One lucky reader is going to win a copy of Straightgrain's Bubble Dress pattern!

It's no secret that I could hardly wait to see what An would make with my pattern using her mad skills and sense of style!  Head over to StraightGrain now to see An's stunning version of the Ruffle Top!  


To ENTER the giveaway to win StraightGrain's Bubble Dress pdf pattern, you must:
1.   Follow Elegance & Elephants 
OR
Like Elegance & Elephants on Facebook

2.  Leave a comment

3.  For an additional entry, follow or like StraightGrain

This giveaway will be open until Noon EST on Tuesday, April 23.

Looking forward to announcing the randomly chosen winner on Wednesday, April 24.

Good luck!



106 comments on "Pattern Swap with Straightgrain (and Giveaway CLOSED)"
  1. ColleenApril 18, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    Love your ruffle a line dress. thank you for the change to win.

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  2. KelieApril 18, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    Very cute!

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  3. MariaApril 18, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    Thanks for the give away. Liked both on Facebook already.

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  4. UnknownApril 18, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    I like E&E on FB and I love your choice of fabric for this dress. Gorgeous!

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  5. UnknownApril 18, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    PS...I like StraightGrain on FB too!

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  6. AnonymousApril 18, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    Love the dress. would love to make this for my granddaughter.

    Tammy Lynn

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  7. AnonymousApril 18, 2013 at 9:59 AM

    This is an adorable dress! I follow on Facebook, and will certainly check out her page as well. Thank you!

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  8. AnonymousApril 18, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    Going to Like StraightGrain and follow her blog shortly, thank you for sharing!

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  9. UnknownApril 18, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    Adorable! ! I love the fabric choice!!

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  10. UnknownApril 18, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    Adorable dress! Now that I have a little girl I cannot wait to start sewing for her.

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  11. UnknownApril 18, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    I follow you.

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  12. AnonymousApril 18, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    Gorgeous dress, love the fabric!
    I'm already following you both on Facebook and I would love to try this pattern.

    Ilse (ilse_van_rij@hotmail.com)

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  13. HeatherApril 18, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    Adorable!! Thanks for the chance!! I like you on FB!

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  14. HeatherApril 18, 2013 at 10:40 AM

    I also like StraightGrain on FB!! Thanks again to you both!!

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  15. AnonymousApril 18, 2013 at 10:46 AM

    BOTH patterns are great! Thanks for the chance to win! I have the ruffle top already and I might not be able to wait for the contest end to get my hands on the bubble dress--LOL!

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  16. AnonymousApril 18, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    Love both patterns!

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  17. AnonymousApril 18, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    I follow both blogs on FB!

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  18. beckyApril 18, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    Like you both on fb! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  19. ceromeroApril 18, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    This dress and fabric are beautiful! I like you both of fb!

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  20. fennaApril 18, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    I now follow you through bloglovin'. Great patterns!

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  21. fennaApril 18, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    I already follow straight grain through bloglovin'

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  22. ErinApril 18, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    this is adorable! i actually pattern tested this, so take me out of the running for the giveaway. But, just had to tell you how sweet your version is! i love the bubble dress :)

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  23. atabanana29April 18, 2013 at 11:30 AM

    Such a cute pattern! mjalfano19 at gmail dot com

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  24. atabanana29April 18, 2013 at 11:36 AM

    I liked Straight Grain on Facebook! mjalfano19 at gmail dot com

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  25. Mary AnnApril 18, 2013 at 11:37 AM

    I follow your blog. I love the dress. Thanks for the give-away.

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  26. atabanana29April 18, 2013 at 11:38 AM

    I follow Elegance and Elephants on facebook! mjalfano19 at gmail dot com

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  27. SaraJApril 18, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    Gorgeous fabric combination!

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  28. Rebekah B.April 18, 2013 at 11:47 AM

    LOVE! What a cute model, dress and pattern. I'll take all three!!! :) Thanks for the great giveaway!

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  29. Rebekah B.April 18, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    I liked E & E on facebook

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  30. Rebekah B.April 18, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    I liked straightgrain on facebook

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  31. Jeanine The Crafting FiendApril 18, 2013 at 12:12 PM

    I like and follow you and looove that dress! Blue with yellow is such a pretty combo!

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  32. JenelleApril 18, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    I liked E & E on facebook.

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  33. Jeanine The Crafting FiendApril 18, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    I also follow straight grain and love her fabrics to :) ... I may be itching to fabric shop lol

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  34. Xoxo GrandmaApril 18, 2013 at 12:18 PM

    Following E & E, cute dress...looks like it would be fun to make. I liked on Facebook too.

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  35. PaulaApril 18, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    I follow both of you :) for a very long time... :P

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  36. CathyApril 18, 2013 at 12:28 PM

    Hi what a cute dress almost as cute as your daughter..... I like you on facebook.

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  37. CathyApril 18, 2013 at 12:29 PM

    I also liked Straight Grain on facebook.

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  38. April Boyer Modern HandmadeApril 18, 2013 at 12:40 PM

    I absolutely love that material! And the yellow lining is great! I'm a fan on FB and also a fan of Straight Grain on FB. Thanks!

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  39. EdjeApril 18, 2013 at 12:52 PM

    Adorable dress! Good job!

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  40. EdjeApril 18, 2013 at 12:53 PM

    I came here from Straight Grain but am your newest follower now! Love your blog!

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  41. KirsiApril 18, 2013 at 12:59 PM

    I fell in love with the dress! I´ve been following You, now am following Straight Grain as well. And bought the fabric in 3 colours;)

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  42. UteApril 18, 2013 at 1:01 PM

    I really love your version of the dress! It makes me want to try the pattern even more!
    I already follow you and Straight Grain via bloglovin.
    Thank you for the chance to win!
    Greetings from Germany!

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  43. UnknownApril 18, 2013 at 1:10 PM

    I like E&E on facebook as I eagerly await the release of your shorts pattern Ilove this little dress you have made from Straightgrain you have done a lovely job. And now I am off to find straight grain for a perusal and will be adding them to my likes on FB. Thanks for the opportunity !!

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  44. KristaBeeApril 18, 2013 at 1:12 PM

    Oh so love that fabric. It's gorgeous. Love this dress!

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  45. amanda mApril 18, 2013 at 1:16 PM

    e&e followed and liked... i LOVE this little dress! would be the perfect gift for my friend's adorable little girl!

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  46. UnknownApril 18, 2013 at 1:16 PM

    Your two versions are great!
    I 'd love to win the pattern, of course!
    I follow you on fb (nick Soni Ost PE)

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  47. UnknownApril 18, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    and also follow StraightGrain on fb (nick Soni Ost PE)
    thanks!

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  48. UnknownApril 18, 2013 at 1:26 PM

    The dress is sooo pretty :)
    Follow E&E at facebook.com/tonimaree.fuller

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  49. UnknownApril 18, 2013 at 1:26 PM

    Follow SG at facebook.com/tonimaree.fuller

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  50. AnonymousApril 18, 2013 at 1:33 PM

    I'm overdue on gifting a sweet girl with a dress. This would be perfect.

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  51. AnonymousApril 18, 2013 at 1:35 PM

    I'm a follower on Google friends and Bloglovin'

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  52. AnonymousApril 18, 2013 at 1:36 PM

    Also--I'm following Straight Grain, too.

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  53. UnknownApril 18, 2013 at 1:38 PM

    What a neat idea to swap patterns!!! Great job, ladies....

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  54. LyssaApril 18, 2013 at 1:41 PM

    I follow you!

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  55. LyssaApril 18, 2013 at 1:42 PM

    I follow them!

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  56. AnonymousApril 18, 2013 at 2:49 PM

    I Like Elegance & Elephants on Facebook. I love the fabric that you used! Thanks for the chance to win :)

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  57. AnonymousApril 18, 2013 at 2:50 PM

    I follow StraightGrain.

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  58. Olga Becker @ Coffee+ThreadApril 18, 2013 at 3:49 PM

    The dress is so beautiful Love your choice of fabric. Gorgeous.

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  59. CharityApril 18, 2013 at 3:55 PM

    How darling! Love the fabric you chose.

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  60. Dotted WhaleApril 18, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    I follow you and love your dress, the fabric is beautiful.

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  61. Dotted WhaleApril 18, 2013 at 4:04 PM

    follow SG via FB

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  62. Adirondack InspiredApril 18, 2013 at 4:05 PM

    Oh, this is incredibly sweet...I really LOVE this fabric! It works perfectly with this pattern. Adorable!
    ~Monica

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  63. heidiApril 18, 2013 at 4:23 PM

    So cute and I love this fabric too!

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  64. sandra k williamsApril 18, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    i have been wanting to learn how to make the bubble dress. this one is really cute. thanks for this chance.

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  65. sandra k williamsApril 18, 2013 at 6:25 PM

    i follow you by newsletter & like your ideas too.

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  66. sandra k williamsApril 18, 2013 at 6:27 PM

    i like you on face book too.

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  67. sandra k williamsApril 18, 2013 at 6:30 PM

    like straight grain on f.b., also love this fabric.

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  68. UnknownApril 18, 2013 at 7:59 PM

    very beautiful

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  69. LizApril 18, 2013 at 9:20 PM

    I follow you:) The fabric you picked is perfect for this dress - really, it's just so pretty.

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  70. LizApril 18, 2013 at 9:20 PM

    I like straight grain on fb.

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  71. HillaryApril 18, 2013 at 9:58 PM

    I like E & E on fb.

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  72. HillaryApril 18, 2013 at 9:59 PM

    I like Straightgrain on FB!

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  73. UnknownApril 18, 2013 at 10:48 PM

    Liked both E&E and StaightGrain on Facebook ...You are so talented and I love everything you make! Thank you for this giveaway.

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  74. NancyApril 18, 2013 at 11:09 PM

    I like E & E on Facebook and your version of the bubble dress is gorgeous. Thanks for the chance to win this pattern.

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  75. NancyApril 18, 2013 at 11:15 PM

    I like Straightgrain's Facebook and her version of your ruffle dress, adorable!

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  76. AnonymousApril 19, 2013 at 1:54 AM

    I started following your blog, as to An's Straight Grain, I am already a follower. I really love your version of the bubble dress, it make me want the pattern even more! I would be thrilled to win a copy, so I can try to make a version of the dress, hopefully as beautiful as yours!

    Annika Morchner

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  77. Melle@featheredruffles.comApril 19, 2013 at 2:04 AM

    that's adorable! I have a similar pattern that goes up to 24 months. this would let me make big sister dresses too!

    tickledpeep (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  78. Melle@featheredruffles.comApril 19, 2013 at 2:04 AM

    I follow SG on FB and via email. :) have for a while now. :)

    tickledpeep (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  79. Melle@featheredruffles.comApril 19, 2013 at 2:05 AM

    and I follow E&E via facebook and email.

    tickledpeep (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  80. AnonymousApril 19, 2013 at 2:09 AM

    Your version of the dress is adorable! I would love to make one for my daughter.
    Isabel A. (isabel_mbpp@hotmail.com)

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  81. AnonymousApril 19, 2013 at 2:16 AM

    I follow E&E by email.
    Isabel A. (isabel_mbpp@hotmail.com)

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  82. AnonymousApril 19, 2013 at 2:17 AM

    I follow Straightgrain by email.
    Isabel A. (isabel_mbpp@hotmail.com)

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  83. IndigoElephant :: SashApril 19, 2013 at 2:56 AM

    Following and liking Elegance & Elephants already!

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  84. IndigoElephant :: SashApril 19, 2013 at 2:56 AM

    And already following Straightgrain!

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  85. AnonymousApril 19, 2013 at 3:14 AM

    following Elegance & Elephants !
    Anneleen

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  86. AnonymousApril 19, 2013 at 3:14 AM

    and off course following Straightgrain :-)
    Anneleen

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  87. TiffApril 19, 2013 at 4:09 AM

    Oh my gosh! Amazing! I love this dress!

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  88. TiffApril 19, 2013 at 4:09 AM

    And following and liking E&E

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  89. Boo JanglesApril 19, 2013 at 12:41 PM

    I like E&E.

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  90. dbApril 19, 2013 at 3:11 PM

    would love to win - thanks
    following E&E

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  91. AnonymousApril 19, 2013 at 10:09 PM

    I'm in love with this fabric! I got it for a quilt back. I also love that it's lined in that yellow! beautiful!

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  92. IemkeApril 20, 2013 at 1:47 AM

    Would love to win this gorgeous pattern

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  93. PetraApril 23, 2013 at 3:40 AM

    following all

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  94. UnknownApril 23, 2013 at 3:48 AM

    following all.... Love the dress. hope I win!

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  95. Heidi PolcynApril 23, 2013 at 4:08 AM

    I like e&e on Facebook!

    Heidi

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  96. Heidi PolcynApril 23, 2013 at 4:09 AM

    I like straightgrain on Facebook too!

    Heidi

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  97. LaraApril 23, 2013 at 4:40 AM

    super cute!

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  98. TerraApril 23, 2013 at 6:54 AM

    I follow you on facebook.

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  99. TerraApril 23, 2013 at 6:56 AM

    I like straightgrain on facebook too.

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  100. Maja HuetherApril 23, 2013 at 7:11 AM

    I'd love to win! It's adorable!

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  101. Maja HuetherApril 23, 2013 at 7:12 AM

    I "like" StraightGrain. :)

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  102. UnknownApril 23, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    Thanks for the giveaway! I liked Straightgrain on FB too.

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  103. Xoxo GrandmaApril 23, 2013 at 7:42 AM

    I follow Elegance & Elephants...I've liked you on Facebook & I'd love the pattern...thanks!

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  104. Little Ella LuApril 23, 2013 at 8:18 AM

    I follow both ways. I love that blue fabric. Cute!

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  105. Little Ella LuApril 23, 2013 at 8:19 AM

    I follow StraightGrain on facebook.

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  106. Molli Mc GApril 7, 2015 at 7:36 AM

    Follow, liked, and love this adorable dress!

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