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And the winner is...

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Congratulations, Shannon!
She won $25.00 a month for one year to spend on fabric at Fabric Mart (worth $300!) Plus! She will become a Fabricista on our blog, posting once a month and receive a Julie's Picks Membership!




Second Place: 
Congratulations, Diane!
She won a $100 Gift Certificate and a Julie's Picks Membership. 



Third Place: 
Congratulations, Kathy!
She won a $50 Gift Certificate and Julie's Picks Membership.


Thank you to all of our participants!
 We cannot thank you enough for all of your hard work and creativity in our challenge.
It has been such a hard decision! Everyone was so wonderful!


Visit the blog on Saturday to join Julie in a jacket sew-along using our cozy polar fleece!

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  1. DarcieNovember 21, 2013 at 11:42 AM

    Congrats to Shannon and the runners up! Very fun to watch this competition, thanks!!

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  2. SewCraftyChemistNovember 21, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    Congrats everyone! I've been cheering you all on! :)

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  3. Megan RNovember 21, 2013 at 1:11 PM

    Congrats to Shannon! That top was just killer! All of the contestants did a great job and should be proud!

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  4. MegNovember 21, 2013 at 1:23 PM

    Congrats everyone!!

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  5. ShannonNovember 21, 2013 at 1:57 PM

    Thanks again for hosting this challenge! I hope you will continue to host others in the future. A big shout out to all the contestants. You gals rock and are super talented! Everyone was so supportive of one another and cheered each other on during the weeks. We are all winners!! :)

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