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Friday, February 19, 2010

Friday Freebie

Congratulations to Debra of Pilgrims and Pioneers Primitives! Debra is our lucky reader who will be receiving last week's featured giveaway from Baskets by Rose!
This week we have another very talented Aritisan for you to meet, Brenda Griffith of The Rusty Thimble:
What is the name of your shop? And why did you choose this name?
The Rusty Thimble My husband came up with this name. I am always asking him to bring anything Rusty he finds home for me. I love to go to junk yards and get rusty stuff. And if it isn't rusty I am always turning it that way!
What type of items do you offer?
Handmade Primitive and Folkart Dolls, Critter, Tucks, and Make do's
How long have you been crafting?
For as long as I can remember I made things as a child, sewed all of my owns clothes in School. And Have been doing it For an income for over 30 years now
Who or What inspires you?
I love nature, I live at a lake and the beauty is just awesome. I enjoy going to antique stores and finding vintage items I can use on my creations. My mother has always been inspiring to me, she is in her 80's and still sews today.
What is your favorite item in your shop and why?
My littl pull toys I am making I really enjoy doing them.
What else would like to our readers to know?
I take great pride in my creations and nothing pleases me more then knowing a customer Is thrilled with what they have purchased from me. I Love what I do and I believe that Reflects in my projects.
To learn more about this incredible Artisan please be sure to visit Brenda's Blog. You can also find Brenda's fabulous creations in her Etsy Shoppe, as well as her Selling Blog and Web Store.
And now for the Giveaway!
Brenda has been so gracious in donating this adorable prim doll to one of our lucky readers:
Rules for Entering:
Visit Brenda's Etsy Shop, The Rusty Thimble, and come back here and leave a comment with your favorite item.(1 Entry)
Follow our blog and post about this giveaway on your blog(2 additional entries)
Purchase any item from The Rusty Thimble this week for FIVE addtional entries!
Good Luck and Happy Blogging!

50 comments:

  1. Wonderful feature! I love all of Brenda's creations, but the quilted rabbit is really cute :0)
    Kim

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  2. Thanks for entering my name in the giveaway! After visiting Brends's shop I decided I really like the rabbit pull toy.

    Smiles,
    Carol

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  3. Hi Im a new follower of your blog.I love this little Prim doll.I visited the shop I think my favorite is Pink Annie shes just to sweet.

    I will post your button on my sidebar.Have a great day!~~Becky

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  4. I liked the Rabbit pull toy, but really LOVE the kitty pull toy, I ordered one! lol I love all of Brenda's creations, she is such a talented artist!

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  5. I love all of Brenda's creations, but especially her kitties and Annies! I just ordered the kitty pull toy from her Etsy shop this morning!

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  6. Brenda makes such nice things! I like her Pink Annie. I am a follower of your blog and I will post this on my blog also.
    Judy

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  7. Brenda makes some wonderful items, my favorite is the quilted rabbit. I will add this to my blog. I will ship out the basket to Debra as soon as I have here address. Thank you to everyone who left a comment last weeks about my shop.

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  8. I love all the creations Brenda makes! Please sign me up too(-: Thanks!

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  9. FIRST OFF let me say i have many of Brenda's creations in my home and love everything she creates. I think my favorite is the sweet mouse!
    HI Brenda

    sandi
    shweetpotatodollsnpatterns.com

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  10. I can't say which one of Brenda's creations is my favorite because I love everything she makes!!!!! I just purchased several things from her sale and they are awesome!
    Please enter me in this give away!!!! I will post on my blog!
    Hugs,
    Lynn

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  11. I've just found your lovely blog...!
    My favourite item from her shop is vintage Quilt Rabbit.

    Thansk for the chance!
    cal_rubies at yahoo dot es

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  12. Oh boy, I love all Brenda's handmades, but my favorites are her quilted rabbits.
    I am a follower of your great blog:)
    I just have to enter this giveaway of course, because I'm the Firecrackerkid and this patriotic rabbit fits me to a "T".
    I've got several of Brenda's primitive pretties in my home. Her handmades reach out and grab you they're so awesome.
    Awesome interview with an awesome artist! Thanks Kim:) Carol

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  13. I am so happy to have found this site!!! Will be checking it frequently! I love this rabbit...please enter me!!!
    Christine

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  14. Brenda knows I love everything she makes, so it is hard to pick a favorite, so I will have to post two of them. The vintage quilt rabbit and the rabbit head makedo are my favorites! I'm a follower and I will post your giveaway to my blog. Great job Brenda!

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  15. I love this red, white, and blue rabbit. But I also like the blue quilted one as well. I have enjoyed reading the "testimonials" to Brenda's work. Thanks so much bloggers!

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  16. I follow this blog as well as Brenda's and I love her creations. My favorite on the Etsy is the black bunny pull toy. I am posting this on my blog. Thanks for entering me!
    Linda
    parkersparadise.blogspot.com

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  17. Every thing Brenda makes is as cute as can be. One of my very favorites is her: Primitive Spring Rabbit. Very adorable. Thanksfor the great post about Brenda and her work.

    visionquest2020 (at) msn (dot) com

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  18. I think Brenda's little pull toy is absolutely adorable - I wonder if she could paint it brown to look like a chocolate bunny?

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  19. There are too many cute items to pick but I'll have to agree with everyone else..I love the Vintage Quilt Rabbit. I might have to pick one of those up for Easter unless someone else scoops it up first!

    memery64@zoominternet.net

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  20. I am a follower of your blog and will check back on a daily basis to see all your goodies & updates! Love your blog!

    memery64@zoominternet.net

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  21. I just posted about this fabulous giveaway on my blog! What an adorable prim doll!

    memery64@zoominternet.net

    http://marcie-wwwgingerbreadhillcom.blogspot.com/

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  22. The rabbit pull toy is adorable...and certainly priced right!

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  23. Brenda always has such great creations....but i would say my fav on her site right now is the Primitive Spring Rabbit. Just adorably prim!!!!

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  24. Oh yes!! Please enter me!!
    I always love Brendas creations.
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=40674165
    Thanks so much!
    Tam

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  25. I am a follower of your blog.
    I have posted about this giveaway on my sidebar.
    Thanks so much,
    Tam

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  26. wow What a wonderful response. Thank you ladies for all of your kind words. And thank you to ThePrimitivePeddler for adding me to the Friday Freebie.
    Brenda
    The Rusty Thimble

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  27. Oh my goodness, the primitive pull toy bunny has got to be the best...designed from a coloring book..what an imagination Brenda has That is too cute! please enter me in your giveaway and I will place you on my site too.
    Thanks!
    patti

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  28. LOVE the quilted rabbit!

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=40849121

    SheilaC
    shecarita(at) yahoo (dot) com

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  29. I love the quilted rabbit! Everything looks great! Please sign me up! Tina~tallenosufan@yahoo.com

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  30. Thank you Country Shed and Joan for the etsy purchases.......
    Brenda

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  31. My favorite is the pink annie. she would match my room and would go with the Chenille Angel you made for my Christmas present back in 2002. I still have her and love her. Thanks
    Kassy (Sandi's daughter)
    sassysoapsnsuch@gmail.com
    Off to join this blog and to post about your giveaway on sassysoapsuch.blogspot.com
    Sassy Kassy

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  32. I posted on our Ornie blog (note to mom get new graphics please)
    http://sassyorniepatch.blogspot.com
    I also joined this blog which is going to be fun and love the pink annie on Ms Brenda's site.
    Sassy Kassy
    sassysoapsnsuch@gmail.com

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  33. I just bought a bunny from Brenda, it is just the best work, and the litte stuffed heart....awesome...very talented lady..xoxo

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  34. Oh my, I could just stay here all day!! LOts to go thru and look at!. I will have to follow!! :)
    Please enter me in the your drawing... I love your quilted rabbit!!
    Robin

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  35. I can't wait to receive my blue patchwork bunny!

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  36. Adorable!

    Thank you for the opportunity to win him!

    Artful Blessings,
    Kathryn

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  37. Oh such cute things! I love the Primtive Spring Rabbit.
    laprochaine@gmail.com

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  38. Hi Kimberly....thank you for posting such a great article about Brenda...Her products are absoulutely made with love and such detail.
    PLEASE ENTER ME IN THIS WONDERFUL GIVEAWAY!
    I've been a follower of yours from the get go!
    Hugs, Karen

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  39. Just lil ole me again...
    I forgot to follow the rules cuz I was so excited to get my name in before the deadline! lol
    I LOVE BRENDA'S CAT PULL TOY...any kind of animal on wheels finds a place in my home...
    And I will post this on my blog.
    Sorry I showed my age there and has a lapse of memory.
    Hugs, Karen
    kmprimitives@yahoo.com

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  40. Please enter me in your great contest! My favorite etsy item is the "Primitive American Folkart Rabbit", but everything is cute!
    Hugs, Lecia

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  41. OH, I love the shops.. I would love the quilted rabbits. Because I love rabbits..
    Maggey

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  42. What a great giveaway. My favorite from her Etsy is the Primitive Americana Bunny.

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  43. HI..I LOVE BRENDA'S WORK. QUALITY ALWAYS SHOWS. PLEASE ENTER ME IN THE CONTEST. I BEGAN FOLLOWING YOUR BLOG AND I WILL POST ON MINE..PRIMITIVE LACE BLOGSPOT. ALSO, I LOVED EVERYTHING BUT I WOULD PICK THE CAT PULLTOY AS I LOVE ANY CAT CRAFTS. THEY ARE PRECIOUS..
    FAYE

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  44. Well I don't know where to start ~ I don't have just one favorite item of Brenda's cause I love them all. Winning the rabbit would just add to the wonderous collection that I have purchased from Brenda. She shows great love in her work. I would love to win this rabbit.
    ~Hugs~

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  45. I love Etsy! In Brenda's shop my current favorite is her American Folkart Bunny. He is wonderful, but all her items are! I have purchased several from her in the past and love each and every one! I have signed up to follow and would love to be entered in this wonderful giveaway!
    Jayne

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  46. I love Pink Annie! ladyhightower@live.com

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  47. Giveaway on blog. http://ladyhightowerscastle.blogspot.com

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  48. Hi
    I'm a new follower of this blog. I adore everything that Brenda creates, but my favorites are her prim bunnies - which is why I'm so excited to be included in on this awesome giveaway! Thank you Brenda!!

    ~Neenee~
    kklprimitives@comcast.net

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