Ottobre Kids Magazine Giveaway! [closed]

[This giveaway is now closed, thank you to those who entered!]



It's spring cleaning here and I went through my personal stash of good stuff and figured it would be a great time for me to share some Ottobre love with you all.


What's Ottobre you say?  Well, it's a Finnish magazine (written in English) that is loaded with patterns for kids from baby up to those tween years.  They also have a women's version, but both are published quarterly.


The awesome part is that the patterns are loaded with details, you could probably learn every garment sewing technique if you sewed your way through these magazines.  I'd say there for an intermediate type sewist, or someone who isn't afraid to try new things!  I had subscribed to the magazine a few years ago and have yet to complete a garment from the magazines, so I figured they might get a lot more love from one of you!  These magazine retail for almost $14 dollars a piece (and if you're curious you can purchase some here at Pink Chalk Fabrics).


Oh, and if you're digging the fabrics they use in the magazines, you can buy some at their etsy shop, they have a few magazines listed, too!


Please tell your friends to enter, tweet, blog, pin, facebook and spread the word!! 


Ready to enter?

  • Two winners will be chosen, each will pick two (2) of their choice as shown (yep, I'm keeping one for myself, just for fun).  The first winner I draw gets first pick.
  • Just leave a nice comment!  One entry per person.  Please leave your email address in your comment. You can leave it in a format like this if you wish: anna [at] gmail [dot] com, it's up to you though, if you have your email listed in your blogger profile, that works too!.
  • Open to international entries.
  • Giveaway ends Wednesday, April 25th at 10pm (central time).


363 comments:

  1. I love Ottobre. Yes please! Thanks for giving some away!

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  2. This is my first time hearing about Ottobre, but it looks like an amazing magazine and I'd love to check it out!! Thanks for the giveaway!
    sjones0710[at]gmail[dot]com

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  3. Oh! I've always wanted to buy ine of these, but just never have. This is so nice of you!!

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  4. Like many, ive never seen this magazine in person...would love to win one! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  5. I love Ottobre, I recently bought my first and would love a couple more!
    b_usselman@hotmail.com

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  6. I have 3 little girls in a family and I'm sure I'd find loads of cute ideas in these magazines! The retail price you mentioned is typical for Finland I think ;) One of the most expensive countries I visited, but so nice :)

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  7. Thanks for sharing this cool publication. It's so nice to see fun modern clothes for boys. I might just have to become a subscriber! Love your blog :)

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  8. what a fun giveaway! i would love to win one, and their in english! the few i have are hand-me-downs from a dutch friend, so they are in dutch... but a pattern is a pattern, right?! thanks again for sharing your issues!

    sarah.diamantopoulos(at)gmail(dot)com

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  9. I've been considering a subscription, so I'd really like a chance at this give-away!

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  10. I just ordered a back issue of Ottobre... it hasn't arrived yet, but I'd LOVE to get my hands on more! thanks for sharing!!!

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  11. I love Ottobre and I love your blog. Perfect match? Cross my fingers!

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  12. Thanks for the chance to win!
    k.napiorkowska1@gmail.com

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  13. Thanks for the giveaway. LOVE Ottobre!
    Kristy
    bakkernk at gmail dot com

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  14. I've been wanting to try Ottobre for some time. I've been looking for better alternative to the usual fabric store patterns. Thanks for sharing!

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  15. I never participated, this is the first time. I love the Ottobre patterns, but i don't have anyone. I saw the magazine on the blog from Germany . In Romania i don't find. I just love to have One. Thanks for giveaway! andrei_isa@yahoo.com

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  16. Love that Russian blouse, I can see my girls in it :)
    Thanks for the fun giveaway!
    Francine
    francine.bonjour@free.fr

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  17. I have so been wanting to try this magazine out. I see so many great patterns come from them!
    smooze13(at)aol(dot)com

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  18. My sister gave me a subscription to this magazine last year and I finally made my first thing from it! It was a lot of fun, I recommend trying it out!
    rashooray at yahoo dot com

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  19. I have always wanted to try Ottobre...what a fun giveaway!!!

    brookeali(at)hotmail.com

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  20. I have been wanting to get my hands on one of these and check it out. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  21. I would love to try out this magazine..especially if I can learn some new sewing techniques! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  22. These look like fun to try!! Thanks for the chance!!
    snoodledoodlepoodle@hotmail.com

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  23. I have not seen this magazine before. Would love to see it.

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  24. Wow, I have been wanting to look at one of these for a long time. How sweet of you to share your fun things!
    roberkann@gmail.com

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  25. great giveaway. Thanks for the chance.

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  26. I'd love to check it out!! Thanks! mudhens1[at]embarqmail[dot]com

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  27. Thanks for such a great giveaway - I have used them before and these magazines are fabulous!

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  28. I have always wanted to see one of these magazines! Thanks for the chance.

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  29. what a super generous giveaway! love seeing new boys patterns! thanks.

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  30. My husband was sweet enough to get me a year subscription to Ottobre and I sew from the magazines all the time! meganberka (at) gmail (dot) com

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  31. woo hoo!!

    katiegeranium[at]gmail[dot]com

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  32. Thank you for offering the giveaway internationally, I'd love to win a copy with the overalls in them (we're coming up to winter here)

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  33. Just found you now. Very impressed. I make Toddler clothes, I give to unwed shelters etc. Im a senior and like giving. Would like to win a magazine & maybe buy more. Im @ susanmjensen27@gmail.com I live in U.S.A Minnesota. Thank you.

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  34. I have always wanted to get my hands on one of those magazines. I've been so impressed with all of things I've seen sewn from the patterns.

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  35. Love Ottobre! ghiadean @ hotmail . com

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  36. These look fantastic - thanks for the giveaway :)

    Poppleton at gmail dot com

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  37. I am Finnish and would *love* to be able to gift one of these magazines to my aunt who loves to sew! I think she would have a blast sewing for my cousin's children.

    And who can beat the link to our heritage. Thanks for sharing this awesome magazine!

    sisujones (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  38. Wow! This magazine looks really interesting. I've got two little girls I'm wanting to do more sewing for. I'm just not that happy with what I'm finding in the stores. This would be a great resource for inspiration and the patterns are a HUGE bonus. So nice of you to share these.

    busylittlehands {at} sbcglobal {dot} net

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  39. I've always wondered about this magazine. Thanks for sharing!

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  40. LOVE Ottobre!

    alliburt (at) gmail (dot) com

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  41. I would love to try it!

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  42. I would love to win! I love Ottobre! becker.olga@gmail.com

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  43. I've looked into subscribing to some sewing or craft magazines, but haven't found anything that I really like. These look great and I would love to give one a try. Thanks! Sabrina

    sburmeister[at]unc[dot]edu

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  44. I've coveted Ottobre for a while and can't resist a giveaway for one.

    Laurie

    lhyink at mac dot com

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  45. What a great giveaway! I love Ottobre-- and for the number of patterns in each issue, they are a great value. I only have a couple and would love to add to my collection. :)

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  46. Usiong ottobre ptterns is something I have been wanted for some times nice...this could be a great occasion !!!! Also because I have real difficulties to find great things to make for my boys....

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  47. too cool! thanks for sharing your awesome stash!

    stacy (dot) wamble (at) gmail (dot) com

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  48. This looks like such a neat magazine!!! Thanks for the give away!

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  49. Ooo! I keep thinking about checking these out. Thanks for being willing to share!

    queeey(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  50. Love these mags and after introducing a new member to our family after 11yrs we now have need for them again! My email is lee_pen5(at)bigpond(dot)com and yes I am in Australia

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  51. I would love to win one, I have only seen their magazine online, but the clothes look so cute! Thanks for the giveaway Anna!

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  52. I don't really enter giveaways, but this one is too tempting!

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  53. These are beautiful! How fun!

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  54. I'd love to try one of these out. I've never seen one and never had the guts to spend the money on one to try it out. This seems like the best way to do that.

    gtbernstein@comcast.net

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  55. Their boy clothes are so cool! I have been a little hesitant to try an Ottobre pattern but this may be the time to try =)

    kelly
    nickelly_p(at)msn(dot)com

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  56. Would love to give them a try. Looks like there are some cute boy things- such a rarity!

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  57. how nice of you- would love to win. Ive never read one of these before, but have heard lots about them
    d-

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  58. very cool! I've never heard of this mag before, so thank you sooooo much for sharing!

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  59. Just a little peak inside made me want to sew some of those adorable clothes!
    ~Michelle
    falafelandthebee@gmail.com

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  60. I love new things to try. I am in with both feet. Thank you for the giveaway!

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  61. Anna, I have been following your blog for a long time and love your tutorials! The ottobre magazine has been a longtime dream of mine, we simply don't get it in Qatar! I would love to win one, thanks for the giveaway!

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  62. The mag looks fabulous! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  63. Can I just say that I really enjoy your blog. Thanks for sharing yourself with us.

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  64. Ohh, I love Ottobre. I don't have any of those issues either. Thank you for sharing. :-) angieswhim (at) gmail (d0t) com

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  65. I have been drooling over their website. i did not know they had a magazine. It would be great to get me started in sewing clothes, since I cannot transition well from quilting into it

    Ana Rojas - Costa Rica

    Anarojas@amnet.cr

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  66. Thanks for the chance! I'd love to make some things from the magazine.

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  67. Wow! Such an awesome giveaway! Tey look so cute!
    Barbara.mouton@gmail.com

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  68. ohhh I love ottobre (and so do my kids) think it is so fun to sew something that is a little different.

    Anett Simonsen - Denmark
    Simonsen.anett@gmail.com

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  69. thanks for the giveaway! i just finished my second sewn dress for my daughter last weekend and she's clamoring for more. i'm mimsical13atgmaildotcom

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  70. I have recently 'found' Ottobre and LOVING IT!! Would go crazy for a back copy... or two... oh! =)

    Thankyou for giving me the chance! =)

    Gray

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  71. Oh I would love to win, I love their designs and need some new ideas because my sister is expecting a baby, lots of projects to sew.

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  72. Hello, I'm your blog from France and I admit I been admired what ou do!
    I saw ur contest was open to the internationnal, so I would like to participate, if possible (this is a first for me to participate in a competition abroad! There's a first time for everything!) .
    Here is my email address: milou_64@hotmail.fr

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  73. Wow. I think if I don't win this than I will have to look into buying at least one of my own (probably a bit too expensive for me to subscribe to).

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  74. I've seen these magazines online, but never in person. I have 3 boys so would love to win!
    heather(dot)fitzhardinge(at)gmail(dot)com

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  75. Wow! What a greate giveaway! Thank you for the chance to win! I love Ottobre very much. And Ilove to sew for my children. And I want to win!

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  76. I've seen some lovely examples of clothes sewn from Ottobre but have yet to buy one. Hopefully I'll be lucky in your giveaway. Thanks for the chance of winning these magazines!

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  77. I've always wondered how to get these in the States!

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  78. i would love a copy of ottobre - i've heard so much about it but have never bought (or even seen) a copy. thanks for the giveaway, and for sharing your fantastic sewing ideas on your blog. rhymeswithlisa [at] gmail [dot] com.

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  79. I've been reading your blog for some time and always admire your projects, pictures and your style. It's a pleasure for me to visit your blog. marta-fabiani@libero.it

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  80. I would like to win. Thanks for this nice giveaway!
    monica(at)mamemimo(dot)com

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  81. Great blog - Just found recently - so wonderful to find other inspiring sewers. I've not used this pattern book, so I'm very interested. Just used BWF. Thanks for the ideas and the draw!

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  82. What a great giveaway - thanks for the chance of winning :)

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  83. Cute patterns! adams (dot) brenna (at) gmail (dot) com

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  84. love your blog and all your creativity ... now, on to ottobre-kids ... i would love to win these; i have a new dgd coming soon and love to sew for her from the mag .... thanks for the offer .....

    darlene

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  85. I would definitely love to win. Thanks for the chance!

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  86. Would so love to be the winner!

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  87. The magazines look terrific! Here's hoping...

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  88. i LOVE LOVE LOVE Ottobre! They have the greatest boys' patterns--so hard to find really cool creative clothes for the little guys. So kind of you to share these!

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  89. Whoa~! I'd love to get my hands on one of these!! Do they sell it in bookstores here? (I don't think I can wait for shipping!)

    randitanakaya@gmail.com

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  90. How very generous of you! I have admired these magazines for awhile, online only. Have never seen one for real:) I would love to win! I sew for kids, 6,5,3, and almost 1. I love your blog btw.
    Polly
    readame6@aol.com

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  91. Hi Anna, I've used a few patterns from these magazines before, and I adore them! I'd love to win them. My little girl is growing so fast - I swear she needs a new wardrobe.

    pricklypearcactuscandy (AT) comcast (DOT) net.

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  92. Wow, these look amazing! Would love to get my hands on one (or two)!

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  93. I've really been wanting to try this magazine! Thanks so much for the chance to win!!
    x Katherine
    kittens.lost.her.mittens [at] gmail [dot] com

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  94. What a nice giveaway! I would love to win one of the magazines.
    Thanks,
    mnrridgeway (at)gmail (dot)com

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  95. I would love to win - I have eyed this magazine many times and have been so tempted to buy a copy, but couldn't find it locally.

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  96. this would be awesome! never seen the magazine in person either and would love a chance to look!!! kingsugarplums@gmail.com

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  97. They look like they have some great patterns. I love making dresses for my two girls.

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  98. What a great giveaway! I have long been thinking on buying Ottobre, so it would be really great to try its patterns.
    Thanks!
    borsoo.post(at)gmail(dot)com

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  99. I absolutely love Ottobre, the clothes are always so cute and easy to sew. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  100. Such a great giveaway, I was just browsing Ottobre site yesterday searching for inspiration what to sew for my baby girl. I hope it will be something from Ottobre magazine. Best regards, Wendy
    Wendy.vintage.treasures@gmail.com

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  101. I love Ottobre magazines, and can allways use a new one! :-D

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  102. I love Ottobre. Especially love that they have cool boy stuff.

    roddandrosie at gmail dot com

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  103. I love this "green" giveaway. What a fantastic idea.
    ta[dot]comeaux[at]cox[dot]net

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  104. Wow, what gorgeous clothes! so sweet of you to give them away.
    kfurdell (at) gmail (dot) com

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  105. I recently subscribed to Ottobre, and am addicted! I'm surprised that you can bear parting with them, but seeing as you are I'd love to win a couple to fuel my addiction/inspiration.

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  106. What a lovely opportunity. These magazines look so inspiring! Thanks!

    susie [at] gmail [dot] com

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  107. What a lovely opportunity. These magazines look so inspiring! Thanks!

    susiecontreras [at] gmail [dot] com

    (sorry I posted twice... my first post right above was not the correct email. Eek! So sorry!)

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  108. I have seen this magazine In the Internet,I love to make girl dresses and this magazine has a lot of great ideas!!!! I would love to get it if I'm not a winner I think I will subscribe anyways!!!!

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  110. I have seen this magazine In the Internet,I love to make girl dresses and this magazine has a lot of great ideas!!!! I would love to get it if I'm not a winner I think I will subscribe anyways!!!!

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  111. I did leave a message before but I forgot to put my e-mail Dnkreidl@gmail.com my comment was that I love to make girl dresses and his magazine has a lot of great ideas!!!!

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  112. Would love to win one of these!!

    tamara@schrojo.ca

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  113. Oooh, I love otto! So sweet of you to share!

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  114. ahhh i Love Ottobre mags. would love to win
    steveandmelissa(at)ihug(dot)co.nz

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  115. what a great giveaway! i'd love to win an ottobre pattern! thanks, anna! maryannbmartin@gmail(dot)com

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  116. Would love to get my hands on some Ottobre!!!

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  117. Hi, I bought yesterday my first sewing machine and I'm looking forward to trying new things! So far I have hand-stitched for my two kids (2 and 4 years) now I want to make the leap forward!Stefania from Verona Italy
    laste231 at gmail dot com

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  118. ooooh what a fantastic giveaway - please include me and thank you

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  121. Never seen this magazine before, but it looks great! I'd love to check it out! My email is attached to blogger

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  122. Thanks for making this international, would love to win and finally get my hands on a copy!

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  123. Looks like a fun magazine! What a great give away!

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  124. I would love to win. I have one Ottobre magazine, but would love to have another. They have beautiful designs. Hmm, now that I think about it. Not sure if I have made anything from that magazine. I should go check and remedy that. =) Thanks for the giveaway! cmwark(at)telus(dot)net

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  125. Looks like fun!
    What a great give away!

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  126. I've always wanted to try these patterns but have been too intimidaed by all the lines! courtkal12 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  127. so cute! thanks for the chance to win!
    harandlett [at] comcast {dot] net

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  128. I would love to win and try out some of the patterns! Thank you:)
    gracewood17@yahoo.ca

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  129. I've also never actually seen one of these in person, but I'd love to win! So generous!

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  130. I have wanted to try ottobre forever but have been nervous about purchasing. This would be an AWESOME win! I have 2 girls and 2 boys so they would get a lot of use :)

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  131. I LOVE the Ottobre magazine. The fit is just perfect for me and everything I've been sewing for my kids turned out perfect, too. So thanks for this give away!
    Katrin

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  132. I've never seen this magazine, but would love to win one. Thanks for the giveaway!!

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  133. Just in time!

    I love Ottobre, they are awesome!

    sally(dot)canada(at)gmx(dot)net

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  134. Thanks for the awesome giveaway! Amy @ gasudimack(at)sbcglobal(dot)net

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  135. I've been wanting to buy that magazine! Would love to win one!!! Thanks Anna!

    Restrada01@yahoo.com

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  136. ME! ME! ME! pick me!!! I just got a new sewing machine so I naturally need some new patterns!
    gazaway2333@gmail.com

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  137. Those look like such great magazines. I would love to get my hands on a couple of those.

    famseekbaby@gmail.com

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  138. i would love to have one!!!
    thanx for the giveaway
    Lysann

    lysann311(at)yahoo(dot)de

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  139. Oh no - this looks like something I could get addicted to. Never enough days to sew all these cute pieces either. I would LOVE to win this!

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  140. I love your blog! alphaephraimomega@hotmail.com.

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  141. Wow, this is a popular post. I love Ottobre too, so does my daughter, such beautiful clothes.

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  142. Thanks for this great giveaway ! The Russian Peasant blouse worn by the girl look so pretty. I love pattern magazine with both girls and boys designs. Hope to win one. joyenwen(at)yahoo(dot)com(dot)sg

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  143. Oh! I'd love to win!! Had a look at one of these in a recent sewing meetup. Lovely patterns and the pattern sheets are much clearer than Burda mags. lindsay [dot] osco [at] gmail [dot] com

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  144. What a generous giveaway, thank you!

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  145. I'd love to try one of their patterns! Thanks!

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  146. A subscription to this has been on my wish list forever (I'm half Finnish)! Thanks for this! BTW I love your blog, and patterns!
    burns052700(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  147. I love Ottobre! Great designs in there. Thanks for the opportunity!

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  148. what a generous little dear you are :) i have always admired these magazines, but alas, have never held one in my little hands :) thanks for the chance. xo

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  149. Thanks for the giveaway...this magazine looks awesome!

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  150. It's so generous of you to share your magazines! I love ottobre and would be delighted to win!
    Sonickasalisbury(at)hotmail.com

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  151. Yay for Ottobre. I would love a copy of the magazine.
    cutekipepeo(at)gmail(dot)com

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  152. Definitely throwing in my name in the hat on this one! with 3 little girls these magazines will get a lot of use!!!

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