Monday, 9 December 2013

It is Sew Mama Sew Give Away day ...

.. and I am not ready! How could this have happened? I could tell you now a lovely story about an amazing concert, a brilliant chess competition, lovely lights in the streets while doing some Christmas shopping, ... but I am sure you are just here because it is Sew Mama Sew day. So grab a cup of coffee, have a look around and after I tell you what I have prepared for you.


This is the second time I am taking part in the give away and even if I got a reminder some days ago I am not totally ready. No worries, this little give away will be finished before it goes on the way to a lucky winner. When I saw the QAL at Oh, Frannson I first wanted to make them for a friend but was not so sure about it (I might make an other one for you after Christmas?!?). So I made the first five cats and out came a little table runner for the SMS give away. As it is not totally finished now I only can show you a picture of the progress.


To be in the chance to win just leave me a comment and tell me your favorite place to celebrate the new year. I would love to go to New York. This must be amazing.
Be sure I can contact you or if not sure leave your email in the comment that I can do so. The give away will close Friday night Irish Time and I will ask Mr Random on Saturday, 14/12/2013. If you receive an email that you are the lucky winner respond otherwise I will ask Mr Random again on Monday.

I will sent worldwide. Have fun hopping around at Sew Mama Sew and leaving lots of comments. Good luck!


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99 comments:

  1. Sowing Stitches9 December 2013 at 16:01

    One day I hope to celebrate ringing in the New Year in Jerusalem!
    Your cat table runner is adorable!!!

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  2. SolDucky9 December 2013 at 16:05

    Sweet little cats! I like to celebrate at home with loved ones. magpied.piper at gmaildotcom

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  3. Ariadne9 December 2013 at 16:10

    I'd love to go back to Rovaniemi, Finland!AriadnefromGreece!

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  4. Karen P.9 December 2013 at 16:35

    WE go to the cabin up in the mountains & spend it with family!

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  5. Beth9 December 2013 at 16:50

    New York seems like it would be cold at New Years! I would like to Celebrate in Cape Town!
    beth(dot)sebastian(at)gmail(dot)com

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  6. redzshadow9 December 2013 at 17:16

    I am following that sew along too. I like spending New Years wherever I am. I like to be with my husband.

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  7. Ann9 December 2013 at 18:08

    At home, playing games with friends, in front of the fire.

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  8. Stephanie @ Quarter Incher9 December 2013 at 18:14

    This year my husband wants to go to the mountains and celebrate quietly. I thought it was a great idea!

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  9. Nupur9 December 2013 at 18:42

    Funny thing is I lived in New York City for 6 years but never once went to Times Square for new year's because you have to spend HOURS in the freezing weather to get a good spot. Yes, I'm boring :) I like tp spend New year's having a nice little dinner party with close friends.

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  10. jodie9 December 2013 at 18:44

    Oh, please, please, please? Thank you!

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  11. Tiffany9 December 2013 at 18:49

    NYC for new years is cold ~ and windy... and if you don't get there hours in advance you are not going to be anywhere near the live concert so it is a little lame. I went with a group of international friends a few years ago and while it was fun to hang out with them, I def. would not go again.

    I'll be doing a Racletteabend with friends this year ~ looking forward to it! Glad they sell it on Amazon in the USA :)

    Thanks for the chance to win... what you've shown so far looks lovely!

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  12. ipatchandquilt9 December 2013 at 19:00

    Hello! Wow, a kitty tablerunner, that sounds wonderful!
    I am celebrating new year in Florence, Italy, just like last year. So that is my favorite place at the moment.
    Esther
    esthersipatchandquilt@yahoo.com
    ipatchandquilt.wordpress.com

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  13. Anonymous9 December 2013 at 19:09

    I lived in NY for 10 years and did not go down to Times Square on New Year's Eve--The crowds are too much for me. We usually go to a concert on New Year's Eve.

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  14. Leo9 December 2013 at 19:17

    my favourite place is the hill behind the house ... or with my sisters (which is not really a place) ...

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  15. Lynn9 December 2013 at 19:24

    i love to celebrate new years eve in my cozy house.

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  16. Amber9 December 2013 at 19:41

    My favorite place to celebrate the new year is at home on my couch! No joke :)

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  17. Bobbie9 December 2013 at 19:46

    What sweet Kitties! Merry Christmas

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  18. Lesley9 December 2013 at 20:02

    I like celebrating the new year at home after a nice dinner out with the boyfriend. It's become a nice tradition for us.

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  19. Amanda9 December 2013 at 20:53

    I like to celebrate the New Year with family at home by the fire, playing board games and munching on snacks!

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  20. Lee9 December 2013 at 21:01

    NYC is fun at New Years - and a bit crazy! My brother lives there and we have been once. I would like to spend a New Year somewhere tropical like San Juan would be fun! I love the Cat runner! I wanted to sew along w/ Oh Frannson on this one but did not have the time! Love your blog and thank you for a super giveaway!

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  21. Amber9 December 2013 at 21:11

    I LOVE the cat pattern! Going to NYC for NYE would absolutely terrify me, so I'm going to say Australia, so I could be one of the first to ring in the new year. :)

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  22. Dede9 December 2013 at 21:40

    I love celebrating the New Year in Tahoe, usually because it is close to family and allows my husband and I to sneak out for the night ;) One year I'd really like to go to San Francisco, though - it think that'd be a lot of fun! Thanks so much for the chance at your giveaway! I was contemplating doing Oh Fransson's Cat QAL, too, and I love the little cats that you've come up with so far - adorable!

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  23. ELNM9 December 2013 at 21:49

    My favorite place to spend New Years is my very own home, in front of the fireplace, with some good wine, music and my family. We're not much on big crowds so a quiet evening is great! Many thanks!
    emyerly(at)wideopenwest(dot)com

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  24. Cindy9 December 2013 at 21:56

    WHAT AN AWESOME GIVEAWAY!!!! You're going to have one happy winner. I'm going to sound like an old lady, but nothing makes me happier than celebrating the new year in our home with the fire roaring and a glass of white wine. Happiness.

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  25. Dreaming Monet9 December 2013 at 21:58

    Oh! It is adorable! My friend who has been so lovely in taking in my daughters and I during my separation / divorce had to get rid of her kitties on our behalf, bc of my daughter's allergy. I'd love to give her this as a gift!

    I always thought it'd be neat to go to NY also, but then I look at the crowds on the newscast and think, 'But what if I had to go to the bathroom?' No kidding - what do those people DO?

    So I guess my favorite place to be is with loved ones and family!

    Thank you. I'm sorry my German is so bad that I can't attempt it this time. :-)

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  26. Ella9 December 2013 at 22:30

    I like celebrating at home (Atlanta) with my husband.

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  27. Karen Smith9 December 2013 at 23:10

    I live in Germany and we do lots of fireworks on New Years. I'm fortunate to live on a hill that overlooks the town, so I stay home with friends and family and we party all night until the fireworks start and the church bells ring!

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  28. Michell10 December 2013 at 01:31

    I would love to experience Rhythm and Vines (a huge New Years Eve music festival) here in Gisborne, New Zealand. Live only minutes away from it but still not gone after all these years

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  29. Heather6210 December 2013 at 01:33

    I think I'd like to go to Sydney Australia for the New Year. It always looks so pretty with the fireworks going off on the harbor.

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  30. kathy10 December 2013 at 02:29

    I'm a homebody. I'm happiest just staying home with a good book or movie or sewing project.
    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  31. Breanna S.10 December 2013 at 02:32

    I have never really went out to celebrate new years. I think a rustic laid back party with wine and champaign would be perfect.

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  32. Philippa Gelinas10 December 2013 at 03:03

    Usually I'm at home....and yes NY would be a blast. Paris would be pretty cool too.

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  33. DebraKay Neiman10 December 2013 at 03:12

    I love to spend the New Year at home with my husband...we are homebodies. Merry Christmas. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com

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  34. Jan Baker10 December 2013 at 03:34

    I am sure this is going to turn out so cute. I can see the cats heads.

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  35. Rie10 December 2013 at 03:38

    I love the teaser of the cats - can't wait to see the final product! My fav place to spend the New Year is camping, it's summer here in Australia - camping anywhere is fab!

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  36. Delores10 December 2013 at 04:16

    I love the cats, I have been following the QAL, but haven't started.... interesting how you made it a table runner. Would love to win!

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  37. Unknown10 December 2013 at 04:56

    The most awesome place I have ever spent New Year's Eve was at Trafalgar Square in London. What an experience and probably the closest resemblance to Times Square in NYC.

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  38. jeifner10 December 2013 at 06:35

    They are charming and I know just the person I'd give it to!

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  39. Vivian10 December 2013 at 06:37

    Well I love cats and I can't wait to see what you do.

    I live in a remote area of northern Canada, I think I would someday like to spend new years some place like Paris. It's a dream.

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  40. DeborahGun10 December 2013 at 07:04

    this is a gorgeous giveaway - thanks! Sydney is a pretty good place to celebrate new year :-)

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  41. Jo10 December 2013 at 15:35

    Oh cats, cats, cats, how wonderful! We have gone to a Casino in Washington state for the last 8 years on New Years Eve

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  42. Tammy10 December 2013 at 16:36

    I have ever only celebrated the New Year at my home. Thank you for the chance to enter.

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  43. barb10 December 2013 at 16:53

    i love this table runner. i would love to see rockafellow center at christmas. babscorbitt@gmail.com

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  44. Unknown10 December 2013 at 18:02

    ♥ Cats ♥ There's no place like home! Best wishes from Argentina

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  45. Jessica10 December 2013 at 19:10

    so cute! i love to stay at home on new years...not sure i have ever been elsewhere. but London would be nice!

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  46. Mrs Flying Blind...10 December 2013 at 20:31

    I would love the spend New Year in New Zealand, with my sister; enjoying the new year whilst the rest of the world was still a year behind!

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  47. Sallie10 December 2013 at 20:52

    at home.

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  48. Wild Irish10 December 2013 at 21:19

    Would love to be in Amsterdam.

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  49. Kay Holm10 December 2013 at 21:49

    I would like to celebrate the New Year at Disneyland

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  50. momma b10 December 2013 at 23:06

    at home with our 3 babies!

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  51. Serena10 December 2013 at 23:51

    I like to spend New Year's Eve at home. New Year's Day is usually spend celebrating my niece's birthday. Twelve years ago I spent the new year in Galway. I was so tired that I went to bed early and only briefly woke up when everyone was counting down. The next morning I woke up early and walked through the very empty streets alone, and it was glorious! I think it was the only time on that trip I was alone, and I had seven companions, which was a bit overwhelming.

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  52. Stephanie10 December 2013 at 23:52

    I'd love to be in New Zealand too, to see it first.

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  53. Unknown11 December 2013 at 00:09

    My favorite place is in my livingroom, in front of the fire with my husband, children and grandchildren. By the way, New York is amazing

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  54. The Hungry Crafter11 December 2013 at 01:35

    I am always happy to celebrate at home nowadays! Always warm, safe, and with the most important people there :)

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  55. Laura11 December 2013 at 01:47

    I'm a fuddy-duddy. I like to spend New Years at home, likely in bed by 11pm. My kids don't seem to care that mommy stayed up late the night before, so it's not worth it.

    Thanks for the chance!

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  56. Tricia11 December 2013 at 02:29

    We celebrate with friends on our block

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  57. Rachel Martorano of Ravens Rascals11 December 2013 at 02:53

    I would love to spend the New Year curled up by a fire, with my hubby and some hot chocolate. Thanks for participating. :)

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  58. Lisa in Port Hope11 December 2013 at 04:14

    Sometimes the small towns have a "First Night" celebration, no alcohol, with games for kids and live music. Cobourg, Ontario (which is the next town over) used to have one, with fireworks at 10 pm -- it was awesome and I would love to do something similar again.

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  59. Kelli11 December 2013 at 06:52

    I love spending New Year's in Hawaii. The food, fireworks, and spending time with all my family makes it great end & start to the year.

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  60. Fran11 December 2013 at 09:49

    I live in Sydney, Australia & it is wonderful to watch the fireworks on the harbour. I have a friend who has an apartment with a fantastic view & it's such a great way to bring in the New Year. Thanks for the chance to win the cat table runner.

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  61. Lindsay Braud11 December 2013 at 13:19

    I would love to celebrate New Year's somewhere snowy. And with just my husband and close friends.

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  62. Housewife5911 December 2013 at 14:03

    Very sweet : ) I would like to celebrate the New Year in Canada. Not sure why, mainly because I want to visit there a lot and New Year is as good excuse as any.

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  63. Lynne11 December 2013 at 14:23

    I would also love to do New Year's in New York! Looks like so much fun! Thank you for the great giveaway!

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  64. Katie11 December 2013 at 14:36

    My hometown has a "First Night" celebration. It's a wonderful 2 day event with food, activities, crafts, music, dancing. Such a great way to bring a small community and family atmosphere to the holiday!

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  65. Leah11 December 2013 at 15:23

    I'd like to be on a cruise in the carribean for new years eve.

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  66. charlotte l11 December 2013 at 17:49

    Id like to be on the beach anywhere for new years! Thasnks

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  67. Canadian Abroad11 December 2013 at 17:51

    I am not a New Years Eve party person. Too many years working them I guess. My dream one would be a log cabin in the mountains, lots of snow and most definitely a log fire, my family, nice food and good wine.

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  68. amy and the bad cats11 December 2013 at 18:08

    i'd love to celebrate in london!

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  69. April in Autumn11 December 2013 at 18:42

    At home with my mom. :) But hoping to celebrate next year with my now fiance, then husband. We've never had New Year's together!

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  70. Simon Says Sew11 December 2013 at 19:20

    We actually really enjoy staying home on New Years Eve. We eat appetizers and watch movies then bang pots and pans at midnight :-)

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  71. Genevieve P11 December 2013 at 20:18

    Honestly, my favorite place for New Year's Eve is my own house!

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  72. Jayne11 December 2013 at 20:57

    In my cozy, warm and safe house! I've had many new years out and about...love not having to any longer!

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  73. Lisa Cox11 December 2013 at 21:26

    I'm rather boring as I think the perfect place to celebrate is at home.

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  74. Two Wednesdays11 December 2013 at 21:30

    I was lucky enough to go to Trafalgar Square in London one year, but you know what, celebrating with friends and families at someone's home is much more fun. So that is what I'll be doing this year - can't wait. :-D

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  75. Vicki H11 December 2013 at 22:02

    Actually, we like to spend the evening in our own home. Sometimes we have friends over and play games.

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  76. Rose11 December 2013 at 23:54

    I miss Dublin because I loved hearing all the ships in the harbor honk as they rang in New Year's Eve. Since I am land-locked here in Wisconsin, we don't have any ships to listen to. It was an exciting sound.

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  77. Ramona12 December 2013 at 01:27

    I like to spend New Year's with friends and family at someone's house playing games and eating yummy food.
    ramona_murray at comcast dot net

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  78. samantha12 December 2013 at 02:40

    My favorite place is at home. We always have a party with games and merriment. It's fun!

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  79. Unknown12 December 2013 at 03:26

    With my family at home! ( I'm boring....) love the cat design!

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  80. atabanana2912 December 2013 at 04:26

    We like to stay at home!

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  81. Gill12 December 2013 at 10:33

    At home with my family!!!

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  82. Karrie12 December 2013 at 10:48

    I'd love to be in NYC but watching from inside! thanks for the chance to win ksmith8@emich.edu

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  83. meeshelle12 December 2013 at 15:18

    I love being home with hubby, eating some finger food and celebrating together! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  84. EightPP12 December 2013 at 16:18

    I'M DOING THE CAT QUILT ALONG, TOO!
    I love this as a table runner! I am so in love with cats + all things cats!

    My favorite place to celebrate new years is with family, wherever that may be :)

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  85. Anonymous12 December 2013 at 17:04

    This year, sound asleep in bed........we have twin two year olds.
    t_ktl at yahoo.com

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  86. Deb@asimplelifequilts12 December 2013 at 17:53

    We go to Kauai every 3rd year and the fireworks reflecting off the ocean waves are AMAZING!

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  87. Sangeetha12 December 2013 at 18:19

    at home in bed having happy dreams

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  88. Kristin13 December 2013 at 01:41

    That's adorable! I would love to spend the New Year somewhere tropical and warm!

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  89. Crystal Hendrix13 December 2013 at 03:29

    Very cute! I I thought they were tulips to begin with! I honestly would love staying home and quilting and than ringing in the new year kissing my hubby :D

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  90. Jill R.13 December 2013 at 05:00

    My couch in my pajamas. If I even make it that long :). Such a party animal :)

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  91. Pamela13 December 2013 at 05:47

    I love cats! What a delightful runner! I would love to go to New York too, But I usually celebrate at home with family. Thanks for the awesome giveaway! Handmade things are precious.

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  92. Kathy H13 December 2013 at 13:13

    We have a little get together with family and friends at our house.

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  93. Margaret13 December 2013 at 18:51

    New years for me is staying in with the grand babies and celebrating while the parents go out for the night

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  94. Rocksteadyemme13 December 2013 at 19:39

    emmevon(at)gmail(dot)com
    I love newyears at home with loved ones.
    This is a wonderful runner, as i am a crazy cat lady!

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  95. Reb Thack13 December 2013 at 21:10

    We go to a friends' house every year. The kids binge on movies and the adults laugh way too much! Although, I'd love to try a year doing it at my inlaw's house in the Cayman Islands!

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  96. Linda13 December 2013 at 21:59

    I agree New York City would be an amazing place to celebrate the new year. This year I'll be home with family when the ball drops. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  97. Lyn13 December 2013 at 23:01

    My favorite place is at home with family, watching the ball/apple/etc drop on TV. Come to think of it...with family members getting older, quite a few of them are asleep by midnight! :-) I am, btw, from NYC, but I've never been in Times Square to see the ball drop.

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  98. sandyandcosmo13 December 2013 at 23:20

    I like to celebrate New Year's Eve at home, safe and sound!

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  99. nicolesender14 December 2013 at 00:36

    My favorite place on New Years is to be at my kid's house!

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