Woot! Woot! Woot! Let's Party!

We have hit 500 followers...and I'm glad to have each of you along for my crazy ride. Remember last month...I promised a give-a-way when we hit 500...well, let's get the party going!! For the next five days...I'll post a prize each day. On the sixth day, I'll pick winners for each day from that day's comments...via the random number generator. You will have until midnight (CST) on the January 16th to leave your comments. All of the five winners will be listed on the sixth day..and each has 24 hours to response to me or another name will be pulled. Each comment must be valid (i.e. a "real person") ...no spammers welcome here! I must be able to send you an email...so make sure your profile is up to date...So, if you want a chance to win...just leave a comment on that day's post. That's it...no linking back, no questions to answer, no products to select from...just leave a valid comment. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun...international folks too!Here is the first prize up for grabs...

 Redoute's Finest Flowers in Embroideryby Trish BurrYep...this is a treasure for sure! Gorgeous stitching, and wonderful instructions!Here's what one reviewer has to say about this great book:  “Trish Burr has painstakingly recreated blooms from the paintings of 19th century botanical artist Pierre Joseph Redoute in exquisite embroidery. Using only the simplest stitches, she provides instructions, illustrations and photo- graphs to take you step-by-step through stitching 17 beautiful buds—roses, lilies, birds of paradise, dahlias, magnolias and more. A gorgeous gift for anyone with a passion for flowers or needlework.”—Vogue Patterns. So...leave a comment for a chance to win! Hugs!