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Yet again we're amazed by the incredible creations made by our customers.  Check out these dresses made by <a href=
 "http://www.wearhillhouse.com">Hill House Creations</a>. 
<blockquote>"Based in Greenville, S.C., Hill House is a local and sustainable Women's and Children's clothing line.  Our goal is to provide simple and feminine designs that are crafted using locally sourced and organic materials."  </blockquote>
<p>One of the things I really like about Hill House (besides their designs, I mean) is the fact that they show their sourcing information right on their website.  More companies should do that -- and more customers should request it!
<p>Fabrics used in the above picture: <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=4028">Cranberry French Terry</a> and <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1481">Heathered Mulberry Knit Herringbone</a>; the clothes below were made with our <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1118">Natural and Colorgrown Brown Honeycomb Stripes</a>.
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         <title>Native American Ribbon Wedding Dress</title>
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One of my favorite parts of working at NearSea Naturals is seeing the amazing things our customers create with our fabrics and notions.  Trish's incredible Native American Ribbon wedding dress is a perfect example; reading her story and looking at the pictures was so very inspiring.  And don't she and her husband look incredibly happy?  Trish writes:
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I had an unusual request for a wedding dress - I wanted a wedding dress that would compliment my husband's Native American ribbon shirt, which was made by his late mother. It was nontraditional as far as a Western wedding, but it was perfect for our traditional Chumash Indian ceremony. Our plan was an eco-wedding in the mountains in mid-July. Hot, hot, hot. I could not see wearing a dress that was made of anything other than organic cotton. 
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The first few designers I approached said absolutely not, it was too far from their idea of a "wedding dress" for them to accommodate my requests. I was willing to provide the fabrics, if I could find someone who was willing to be creative enough to try something a little less than ordinary. I then found <a target=_blank href="http://www.ariaaustin.com">Aria Couture</a>. She took my drawings, my choices in fabric, and the inspiration from my husband's ribbon shirt and made a gown that surpassed all my expectations. 
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Aria Couture's final design was a double layered gown with the skirt's top layer slightly shorter than the bottom layer, to reveal the red satin detailing along the edge. The train is slightly squared off, just barely sweeping the floor. The bodice was the vintage fabric matching my husband's shirt, with organic cotton lining, and satin ribboning across the chest, as is tradition. The entire gown is fastened with hook and eyes and five buttons down the skirt, with <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=2252">Buffalo Nickel button</a> covers down the length of the skirt, a nod to my family's Hispanic roots and the tradition of brideprice, "arras", a gift of gold coins. (The tradition is 13 coins, but I used 5 to represent our family.)
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It was comfortable to wear, the fabric was so soft and light and dreamy... and did I mention SOFT? Every gown I tried on in bridal shops were itchy, hot, and miserable. I could wear this dress to BED! My wedding day ended up being a perfect 73 degrees, I was as comfortable as could be, the portrait of serenity. I could not have achieve this without finding such a wonderful fabric and a willing designer to break tradition. Thank you for making such a wonderful fabric accessible and affordable for the DIY bride. 
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Trish, thank you so much for sharing your story and pictures with us!

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         <title>Sizzling Summer Sustainable Fabric Giveaway: September 3rd drawing</title>
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<p>It's the last week of our summer spectacular giveaway! On September 4, 
      we will draw three Grand Prize winners from all the orders and entries 
      received from June 25 - September 3. Each winner will be able to choose 
      one of three amazing fabric bundles, valued at more than $200 each, or a 
      $75 gift certificate to <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com">NearSea Naturals</a> and <a href="http://www.organic-cotton.com">American Grown&bull;Spun&bull;Milled.      </a></p>
    <p>The fabric bundles are as follows:      </p>
    <p><strong>Bundle One: </strong></p>
<p>The earthy colors in this bundle are so very appealing, and the gorgeous 
      eco-friendly fabrics are even more so. The winner will love working with 
      pieces of our <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1470">Forest Green Merino Interlock</a> (no longer available, and it 
      was such a splendid material!), <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1443">Medium Natural Interlock</a> (an incredible 
      workhorse of a fabric), <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1657">Mocha Jersey</a>, <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=4166http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=4166">Roswell Light French Terry</a>, 
      <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=4053">Espresso/Charcoal Stripe 1x1 Rib</a> (perfect for so many items of 
      clothing), <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=4115">Ginko Green Fine Jersey</a>, <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=4039">Martini Ribbed Thermal</a> (an excellent 
      way to start thinking about making warmer clothes for fall and winter), 
      <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1202">Natural Herringbone</a>, and <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1446">Natural Loopy French Terry</a>. </p>
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<strong>Bundle Two:</strong><p>
The woven fabrics in this collection are wonderfully sophisticated and 
      so very useful. The winner will enjoy pieces of our <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1446">Dusky Plum 
      Hemp/Organic Cotton Corduroy</a> (a beautiful color), <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1850">Chocolate</a> and <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1772">Black 
      Wide-Width Sateens</a> (the wide width of the fabric makes them so much fun 
      to work with), <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1636">Natural Rainstorm</a>, <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1893">Natural Heavy Flannel,</a> <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1202">Natural 
      Herringbone</a> (one of Tara's favorite fabrics), <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1351">Autumn Hemp Silk Charmeuse</a> (a gorgeous deep hue, in a material that is perfect for eye pillows, 
      fancy homemade bias tape, and so much more), <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1701">Black Wool Suiting</a>, and 
    <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1457">Licorice/Earl Gray Butterfly Jubilee.</a><p></div>
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<p><strong>Bundle Three:</strong></p>
    <p>This bundle is full of colorful fabrics that'll spice up your sewing, 
      and a few basic neutrals as well. The winner will have so much fun 
      working with pieces of our <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1679">Magenta Light Interlock, </a><a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=4044">Cranberry Heavy 
      Fleece</a> (highly-coveted around here -- this is a gorgeous and incredibly 
      cozy material), <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1852">Solid Pink Interlock</a>, <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1670">Waverine Interlock</a> (the pattern 
      makes for wonderfully eye-catching accents and details), <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1070">Light 
      Pink/Maroon Jersey Jacquard</a>, and <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1647">Tickled Pink</a> (a marvelously whimsical 
      print that's excellent for home dec, crafts, kid items, and more). The 
      neutrals are our <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1667">White 1x1 Rib</a>, <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1807">Ebony Interlock</a>, <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1893">Natural Heavy Flannel</a>, 
      and <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1202">Natural Herringbone</a>.
      Do make sure to enter for your chance to win. Do so either by placing an 
      order or by sending us an email -- and remember, if you've already 
      ordered or emailed an entry during this promotion, you're already entered! </p></div>
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<p>Note: Grand Prize Winners will be drawn in order. The first winner will 
  be able to choose from any of the packages or a gift certificate. The 
  second winner will be able to choose from the remaining packages, or a 
  gift certificate. The third will be able to choose from any remaining 
  packages, or a gift certificate. If we do not hear back from any of the 
  winners within 24 hours of attempting contact, we'll choose the prize 
  for them. (The prizes are so splendid, though, that having us choose for 
  you would not be a dreadful thing!)</p>
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<div align="left" style="float:left; width:500px"> <p style=" font-size:10px"><strong><a name="fineprint"></a>Fine print/official rules</strong>:  Open to US residents only.  No purchase necessary to enter; send an email to <a href="mailto:summerspectacular@nearseanaturals.com">summerspectacular@nearseanaturals.com</a> with your name, email address, street address, and phone number to enter in lieu of placing an order.  Weekly drawings will be based on the orders and entries received between Monday and Sunday of the week prior to the drawing; the &quot;grand prize&quot; drawing will include all orders and entries received between June 25 and September 2.  It is possible for the same person to win more than once.  We will use random.org or a similar random-number generator to choose each winner.  Employees of NearSea Naturals and their family members are not eligible to participate.  All participants must be at least 18 years of age.</p>
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         <title>Stunning eco-friendly wedding attire</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<div style=" float:left; width:550px"> <a href="http://nearseanaturals.com/images/blog/preceremony-7241.jpg"><img src="http://nearseanaturals.com/images/blog/preceremony-7241.jpg" border="0"></a>
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<a target=_blank href="http://www.adrinafanore.com">Adrina Fanore</a>, whose mission is to bring "simplicity to the eco world with minimalism and chic designs," made the bridal gown and bridesmaid outfits for this stunning wedding.  The bridal gown was made from our <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1570">Double-Layer Amity Silk</a> and <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1179">Natural Hemp "Raw" Silk</a>; the bridesmaid gowns were made from our <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1411">Espresso Hemp Silk Charmeuse</a> (with added <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1570">Double-Layer Amity Silk</a> detailing for the maid of honor).
<blockquote>
Adrina writes that, <br />"As an eco fashion designer, I must say that these fabric made a beautiful gown. The raw silk and espresso hemp silk were excellent fabrics to sew and work with. The weight is just right for a formal gown, and it draped perfectly.  The double-amity silk was more difficult to work with. The fabric is very delicate and will shift, if it's not anchored in a secure position. However, the color is gorgeous, and with the right tools, will make a great overlay or veil. I will recommend all fabrics for your next formal occasion."</blockquote>

<p>Looking at these pictures makes me want to get married again, just to have an excuse to wear such gorgeous clothing!<br />
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<div style="float:left; margin-right:5px; margin-top:5px"> <a href="http://nearseanaturals.com/images/blog/wedding-party-7550.jpg"><img src="http://nearseanaturals.com/images/blog/wedding-party-7550.jpg" alt="" width="360" border="0"></a>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2012 06:37:47 -0700</pubDate>
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         <title>Sizzling Summer Sustainable Fabric Giveaway: August 27th drawing</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><body  bgcolor="#FFFAEB" link="#663" vlink="#663" alink="#663"><br />
<div align="center" style=" width:500px"></p>

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  <div style="width:500px; height:200px; margin-bottom:10px"> <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com"><img src="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/images/fabricgive.jpg" width="500" height="200"  border="0"></a>
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    <p>This week's summer spectacular package includes two splendid fabrics that have been out of stock for quite some time, two gorgeous wovens, and our <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=4148">Royal Blue Cotton/Spandex Jersey</a>.  <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1801">Puffy Natural Waffle Weave</a> makes marvelous dish towels, even if you're lazy like Tara and don't bother hemming the edges.  A bit of fraying never hurt anyone, right?  <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1501">Soft Brown Herringbone</a> and its sibling <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1202">Natural Herringbone</a> are both excellent for clothing, home decor, crafts, and so much more, and one of Tara's favorite babyslings was made from <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1126">Pecan Raindrops</a>.  If you're the winner of this week's package you'll get to enjoy a piece of each of those materials, as well as a yard of lace, a spool of thread, and some buttons.</p>
    <p>Don't forget to either place an order or <a href="mailto:summerspectacular@nearseanaturals.com">send us an email</a> to be entered in this week's drawing.  (<a href="#fineprint">see rules</a>)</p>
    <p>
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<div style=" color:#BBA38A; padding-bottom:5px; border-bottom-color:#BBA38A; border-bottom-style:solid; border-bottom-width:2px;font-size:19px; font-family:serif; margin-bottom:10px;width:500px"><a name="prize"></a>Prize package for  the August 27th drawing:</div>
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<div style=" float:left; margin-bottom:10px;width:136px; margin-right:10px; border-color:#666666; border-style:solid; border-width:1px"> <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=4148"><img src="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/thumbs/4148-2.jpg" width="136" height="136"  border="0"></a>

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<div style=" float:left; margin-bottom:10px;width:136px; margin-right:10px ;border-color:#666666; border-style:solid; border-width:1px"> <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1801"><img src="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/thumbs/1801.jpg" width="136" height="136"  border="0"></a>

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<div style=" float:left; margin-bottom:10px;width:136px; margin-right:10px; border-color:#666666; border-style:solid; border-width:1px"> <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1501"><img src="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/thumbs/1501.jpg" width="136" height="136"  border="0"></a>

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<div style=" float:left; margin-bottom:10px;width:136px; margin-right:10px; border-color:#666666; border-style:solid; border-width:1px"> <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1202"><img src="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/thumbs/oc-1202.jpg" width="136" height="136"  border="0"></a>

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<div style=" float:left; margin-bottom:10px;width:136px; margin-right:0px; border-color:#666666; border-style:solid; border-width:1px"> <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1126"><img src="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/thumbs/oc-raindrops.jpg" width="136" height="136"  border="0"></a>

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</div><div style=" float:left; color:#BBA38A; padding-bottom:5px; border-bottom-color:#BBA38A; border-bottom-style:solid; border-bottom-width:2px;font-size:19px; font-family:serif; margin-bottom:10px;width:500px"></div><div style="float:left; width:500px"> <p style=" font-size:10px"><strong><a name="fineprint"></a>Fine print/official rules</strong>:  Open to US residents only.  No purchase necessary to enter; send an email to <a href="mailto:summerspectacular@nearseanaturals.com">summerspectacular@nearseanaturals.com</a> with your name, email address, street address, and phone number to enter in lieu of placing an order.  Weekly drawings will be based on the orders and entries received between Monday and Sunday of the week prior to the drawing; the &quot;grand prize&quot; drawing will include all orders and entries received between June 25 and September 2.  It is possible for the same person to win more than once.  We will use random.org or a similar random-number generator to choose each winner.  Employees of NearSea Naturals and their family members are not eligible to participate.  All participants must be at least 18 years of age.</p>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 21 Aug 2012 06:24:42 -0700</pubDate>
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         <title>Sizzling Summer Sustainable Fabric Giveaway: August 20th drawing</title>
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  <div style="width:500px; height:200px; margin-bottom:10px"> <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com"><img src="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/images/fabricgive.jpg" width="500" height="200"  border="0"></a>
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    <p>We're dreaming about fall these days, possibly because it's so darned 
hot lately.  (Tara feels like the Wicked Witch of the West, frequently 
despairing "I'm melting, I'm melting!")  These visions of fall can be 
seen in this week's prize package --  we've included some of our 
favorite warm and cozy fabrics.  The winner will enjoy pieces of <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=4039">Martini 
Ribbed Thermal</a>, <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1446">Natural Loopy French Terry</a>, and <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1701">Finest Black Organic 
Wool Suiting Fabric</a>.  There's also a bit of <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1457">Licorice/Earl Gray Butterfly 
Jubilee </a>(excellent for home dec projects), and one of our stunning, 
sumptuous <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1351">Autumn Hemp Silk Charmeuse</a>.  Just think what you could make 
with these glorious materials!</p>
    <p>Don't forget to either place an order or <a href="mailto:summerspectacular@nearseanaturals.com">send us an email</a> to be entered in this week's drawing.  (<a href="#fineprint">see rules</a>)</p>
    <p>
</div>

<div style=" color:#BBA38A; padding-bottom:5px; border-bottom-color:#BBA38A; border-bottom-style:solid; border-bottom-width:2px;font-size:19px; font-family:serif; margin-bottom:10px;width:500px"><a name="prize"></a>Prize package for  the August 20th drawing:</div>
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<div align="center" style="margin-bottom:10px; border-color:#666">

<div style=" float:left; margin-bottom:10px;width:136px; margin-right:10px; border-color:#666666; border-style:solid; border-width:1px"> <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=4039"><img src="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/thumbs/4039.jpg" width="136" height="136"  border="0"></a>

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<div style=" float:left; margin-bottom:10px;width:136px; margin-right:10px ;border-color:#666666; border-style:solid; border-width:1px"> <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1457"><img src="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/thumbs/1457-1.jpg" width="136" height="136"  border="0"></a>

</div>
<div style=" float:left; margin-bottom:10px;width:136px; margin-right:10px; border-color:#666666; border-style:solid; border-width:1px"> <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1701"><img src="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/thumbs/1701.jpg" width="136" height="136"  border="0"></a>

</div>
<div style=" float:left; margin-bottom:10px;width:136px; margin-right:10px; border-color:#666666; border-style:solid; border-width:1px"> <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1351"><img src="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/thumbs/1351.jpg" width="136" height="136"  border="0"></a>

</div>
<div style=" float:left; margin-bottom:10px;width:136px; margin-right:0px; border-color:#666666; border-style:solid; border-width:1px"> <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1446"><img src="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/thumbs/1446.jpg" width="136" height="136"  border="0"></a>

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</div><div style=" float:left; color:#BBA38A; padding-bottom:5px; border-bottom-color:#BBA38A; border-bottom-style:solid; border-bottom-width:2px;font-size:19px; font-family:serif; margin-bottom:10px;width:500px"></div><div style="float:left; width:500px"> <p style=" font-size:10px"><strong><a name="fineprint"></a>Fine print/official rules</strong>:  Open to US residents only.  No purchase necessary to enter; send an email to <a href="mailto:summerspectacular@nearseanaturals.com">summerspectacular@nearseanaturals.com</a> with your name, email address, street address, and phone number to enter in lieu of placing an order.  Weekly drawings will be based on the orders and entries received between Monday and Sunday of the week prior to the drawing; the &quot;grand prize&quot; drawing will include all orders and entries received between June 25 and September 2.  It is possible for the same person to win more than once.  We will use random.org or a similar random-number generator to choose each winner.  Employees of NearSea Naturals and their family members are not eligible to participate.  All participants must be at least 18 years of age.</p>
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         <link>http://www.nearseanaturals.com/blog/2012/08/sizzling_summer_sustainable_fa_7.php</link>
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         <category>Fabric Thoughts</category>
         <pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2012 06:44:44 -0700</pubDate>
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         <title>Sizzling Summer Sustainable Fabric Giveaway: August 13th drawing</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><body  bgcolor="#FFFAEB" link="#663" vlink="#663" alink="#663"><br />
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  <div style="width:500px; height:200px; margin-bottom:10px"> <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com"><img src="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/images/fabricgive.jpg" width="500" height="200"  border="0"></a>
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    <p>Tara remembers when she first saw our <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1604">Cream Clara fabric</a>, several years 
      ago.  It was a unique design, at once subtle and eye-catching, and just 
      begged to be turned into so many home decor items -- throw pillows, 
      upholstery, placemats, etc.  She almost vetoed including a piece in this 
      week's summer spectacular, but Debbie and Laura convinced her that she 
      can't keep all her favorite fabrics to herself.  So if you're the winner 
      this week, you'll want to thank Laura and Debbie's powers of 
      persuasion!  You'd also win pieces of our spectacular <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1958">Wintry Colorgrown 
      Plaid</a>, <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1680">Brown Sugar Stripe</a> (which looks absolutely splendid as a futon 
      cover), <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1636">Natural Rainstorm</a>, and <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1378">Sunflower Seed 1x1 Knit</a> (that one is 
      Daniel's favorite).  Oh, and a yard of lace, a spool of thread, and some 
      buttons. </p>
    <p>Don't forget to either place an order or <a href="mailto:summerspectacular@nearseanaturals.com">send us an email</a> to be entered in this week's drawing.  (<a href="#fineprint">see rules</a>)</p>
    <p>
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<div style=" color:#BBA38A; padding-bottom:5px; border-bottom-color:#BBA38A; border-bottom-style:solid; border-bottom-width:2px;font-size:19px; font-family:serif; margin-bottom:10px;width:500px"><a name="prize"></a>Prize package for  the August 13th drawing:</div>
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<div style=" float:left; margin-bottom:10px;width:136px; margin-right:10px; border-color:#666666; border-style:solid; border-width:1px"> <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1636"><img src="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/thumbs/1636.jpg" width="136" height="136"  border="0"></a>

</div>
<div style=" float:left; margin-bottom:10px;width:136px; margin-right:10px ;border-color:#666666; border-style:solid; border-width:1px"> <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1378"><img src="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/thumbs/1378.jpg" width="136" height="136"  border="0"></a>

</div>
<div style=" float:left; margin-bottom:10px;width:136px; margin-right:10px; border-color:#666666; border-style:solid; border-width:1px"> <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1680"><img src="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/thumbs/1680-1.jpg" width="136" height="136"  border="0"></a>

</div>
<div style=" float:left; margin-bottom:10px;width:136px; margin-right:10px; border-color:#666666; border-style:solid; border-width:1px"> <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1958"><img src="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/thumbs/1958.jpg" width="136" height="136"  border="0"></a>

</div>
<div style=" float:left; margin-bottom:10px;width:136px; margin-right:0px; border-color:#666666; border-style:solid; border-width:1px"> <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1647"><img src="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/thumbs/1604.jpg" width="136" height="136"  border="0"></a>

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</div>
</div><div style=" float:left; color:#BBA38A; padding-bottom:5px; border-bottom-color:#BBA38A; border-bottom-style:solid; border-bottom-width:2px;font-size:19px; font-family:serif; margin-bottom:10px;width:500px"></div><div style="float:left; width:500px"> <p style=" font-size:10px"><strong><a name="fineprint"></a>Fine print/official rules</strong>:  Open to US residents only.  No purchase necessary to enter; send an email to <a href="mailto:summerspectacular@nearseanaturals.com">summerspectacular@nearseanaturals.com</a> with your name, email address, street address, and phone number to enter in lieu of placing an order.  Weekly drawings will be based on the orders and entries received between Monday and Sunday of the week prior to the drawing; the &quot;grand prize&quot; drawing will include all orders and entries received between June 25 and September 2.  It is possible for the same person to win more than once.  We will use random.org or a similar random-number generator to choose each winner.  Employees of NearSea Naturals and their family members are not eligible to participate.  All participants must be at least 18 years of age.</p>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2012 07:10:04 -0700</pubDate>
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         <title>Sizzling Summer Sustainable Fabric Giveaway: August 6th drawing</title>
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  <div style="width:500px; height:200px; margin-bottom:10px"> <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com"><img src="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/images/fabricgive.jpg" width="500" height="200"  border="0"></a>
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    Debbie and Laura clearly had a lot of fun picking the fabrics for this week's Summer Spectacular bundle.  The variety is pretty impressive -- it ranges from our <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1843">Formal Whitest Hemp Silk </a>(great for everything from wedding dresses to eye pillows) to <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=4054">Natural/Charcoal Stripe </a>(which looks marvelous turned into classy, sporty, and even baby clothes!).  In the middle, you'll also find pieces of our <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1670">Waverine Interlock</a>, <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1650http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1650">Comfy White Paisley Pizazz</a>, and <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1647">Tickled Pink</a>.  The variety of items that could be made with these fabrics is pretty impressive, don't you think?  Oh, and they'll also add a yard of lace, a spool of thread, and a few buttons!  Don't forget to either place an order or <a href="mailto:summerspectacular@nearseanaturals.com">send us an email</a> to be entered in this week's drawing.  (<a href="#fineprint">see rules</a>)<p>
</div>

<div style=" color:#BBA38A; padding-bottom:5px; border-bottom-color:#BBA38A; border-bottom-style:solid; border-bottom-width:2px;font-size:19px; font-family:serif; margin-bottom:10px;width:500px"><a name="prize"></a>Prize package for  the August 6th drawing:</div>
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<div style=" float:left; margin-bottom:10px;width:136px; margin-right:10px; border-color:#666666; border-style:solid; border-width:1px"> <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=4054"><img src="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/thumbs/4054.jpg" width="136" height="136"  border="0"></a>

</div>
<div style=" float:left; margin-bottom:10px;width:136px; margin-right:10px ;border-color:#666666; border-style:solid; border-width:1px"> <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1670"><img src="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/thumbs/1670.jpg" width="136" height="136"  border="0"></a>

</div>
<div style=" float:left; margin-bottom:10px;width:136px; margin-right:10px; border-color:#666666; border-style:solid; border-width:1px"> <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1650"><img src="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/thumbs/1650.jpg" width="136" height="136"  border="0"></a>

</div>
<div style=" float:left; margin-bottom:10px;width:136px; margin-right:10px; border-color:#666666; border-style:solid; border-width:1px"> <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1843"><img src="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/thumbs/1843.jpg" width="136" height="136"  border="0"></a>

</div>
<div style=" float:left; margin-bottom:10px;width:136px; margin-right:0px; border-color:#666666; border-style:solid; border-width:1px"> <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1647"><img src="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/thumbs/1647.jpg" width="136" height="136"  border="0"></a>

</div>

</div>
</div>
</div>
<div style=" float:left; color:#BBA38A; padding-bottom:5px; border-bottom-color:#BBA38A; border-bottom-style:solid; border-bottom-width:2px;font-size:19px; font-family:serif; margin-bottom:10px;width:500px"></div><div style="float:left; width:500px"> <p style=" font-size:10px"><strong><a name="fineprint"></a>Fine print/official rules</strong>:  Open to US residents only.  No purchase necessary to enter; send an email to <a href="mailto:summerspectacular@nearseanaturals.com">summerspectacular@nearseanaturals.com</a> with your name, email address, street address, and phone number to enter in lieu of placing an order.  Weekly drawings will be based on the orders and entries received between Monday and Sunday of the week prior to the drawing; the &quot;grand prize&quot; drawing will include all orders and entries received between June 25 and September 2.  It is possible for the same person to win more than once.  We will use random.org or a similar random-number generator to choose each winner.  Employees of NearSea Naturals and their family members are not eligible to participate.  All participants must be at least 18 years of age.</p>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2012 10:45:46 -0700</pubDate>
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<p>Isn't this a sweet little top?  Karrie made it for the baby she's expecting in December; she writes:
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<blockquote>"I used NearSea Naturals smoky teal fine rib knit for the binding and medium natural interlock for the shirt body. This is from the Sew Liberated envelope tee pattern (size 0-6 months). 
  
  The pattern was great, very straightforward and the shirt came together very quickly. I love working with your fabrics, I can't say enough about the quality. Every time I work with your fabrics, I feel as though the quality of my work rises to a new level. I'll be a lifelong customer!" </blockquote>
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<p>Note: Our <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=4109">Smoky Teal Fine Rib Knit</a> is out of stock, though the <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=4116">jersey</a> is still available.  We have many other rib knits that would work well for binding, though.  The <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1443">medium natural interlock</a> is a wonderfully multipurpose fabric that works as well for baby clothes as it does for adult PJs, camisoles, and more.

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         <title>Sizzling Summer Sustainable Fabric Giveaway: July 29th drawing</title>
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  <div style="width:500px; height:150px; margin-bottom:10px"> <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com"><img src="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/images/fabricgive.jpg" width="500" height="150"  border="0"></a>
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     Last week was for people who like to sew knit fabrics (knitwits?); 
this week Laura and Debbie gathered a collection of wonderful wovens.  
       <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1247">Summer Rainstorm</a> and <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1771">Autumn Grass</a> come from our collection of fabrics 
made from colorgrown cotton, while <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1400">Light Green Twill</a> matches our <a 
href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1661">Let It Grow Wide 
Twill</a>  and is also delightful alone.  Our <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1895">Softest Sheeting</a> and <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1771">Light 
Rich Flannel </a>are incredibly multipurpose fabrics -- great for 
embellishing, lining other creations, and so much more.  Will you be the 
lucky recipient of this week's prize package?  Don't forget to either place an order or <a href="mailto:summerspectacular@nearseanaturals.com">send us an email</a> to be entered in this week's drawing.  (<a href="#fineprint">see rules</a>)<p>
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<div style=" color:#BBA38A; padding-bottom:5px; border-bottom-color:#BBA38A; border-bottom-style:solid; border-bottom-width:2px;font-size:19px; font-family:serif; margin-bottom:10px;width:500px"><a name="prize"></a>Prize package for  the July 29th drawing:</div>
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<div style=" float:left; margin-bottom:10px;width:136px; margin-right:10px"> <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1247"><img src="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/thumbs/1247.jpg" width="136" height="136"  border="0"></a>

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<div style=" float:left; margin-bottom:10px;width:136px; margin-right:10px"> <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1400"><img src="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/thumbs/1400.jpg" width="136" height="136"  border="0"></a>

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<div style=" float:left; margin-bottom:10px;width:136px; margin-right:10px"> <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1895"><img src="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/thumbs/1895.jpg" width="136" height="136"  border="0"></a>

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<div style=" float:left; margin-bottom:10px;width:136px; margin-right:10px"> <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1771"><img src="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/thumbs/1771.jpg" width="136" height="136"  border="0"></a>

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<div style=" float:left; margin-bottom:10px;width:136px; margin-right:0px"> <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1511"><img src="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/thumbs/oc-8oz-flannel.jpg" width="136" height="136"  border="0"></a>

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</div><div style=" float:left; color:#BBA38A; padding-bottom:5px; border-bottom-color:#BBA38A; border-bottom-style:solid; border-bottom-width:2px;font-size:19px; font-family:serif; margin-bottom:10px;width:500px"></div><div style="float:left; width:500px"> <p style=" font-size:10px"><strong><a name="fineprint"></a>Fine print/official rules</strong>:  Open to US residents only.  No purchase necessary to enter; send an email to <a href="mailto:summerspectacular@nearseanaturals.com">summerspectacular@nearseanaturals.com</a> with your name, email address, street address, and phone number to enter in lieu of placing an order.  Weekly drawings will be based on the orders and entries received between Monday and Sunday of the week prior to the drawing; the &quot;grand prize&quot; drawing will include all orders and entries received between June 25 and September 2.  It is possible for the same person to win more than once.  We will use random.org or a similar random-number generator to choose each winner.  Employees of NearSea Naturals and their family members are not eligible to participate.  All participants must be at least 18 years of age.</p>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2012 06:59:01 -0700</pubDate>
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         <title>Sizzling Summer Sustainable Fabric Giveaway: July 22th drawing</title>
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  <div style="width:500px; height:200px; margin-bottom:10px"> <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com"><img src="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/images/fabricgive.jpg" width="500" height="200"  border="0"></a>
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    <p>Do you love sewing with knits?  Tara does, which is why she wishes she 
could win this week's Summer Spectacular fabric package.  Laura is still 
somewhat intimidated by knits; she'd love these fabrics because they'd 
give her a chance to practice more.  Sadly, Tara and Laura aren't 
allowed to win because they work for NearSea Naturals.  That means 
somebody else will be the lucky recipient ... will it be you?
<p>
This week's package includes cuts of <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=4034">Cranberry Interlock</a>, <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=4036">Burnt Umber 
Interlock</a>, <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1853">Bright Green Interlock</a>, <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1683">Subtle Pointelle</a>, and <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=4029">Embers French 
Terry</a>.  We'll also include a yard of lace, a spool of thread, and a few 
of our sustainable buttons.</p>
    <p>Don't forget to either place an order or <a href="mailto:summerspectacular@nearseanaturals.com">send us an email</a> to be entered in this week's drawing. (<a href="#fineprint">see rules</a>)</p>
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<div style=" color:#BBA38A; padding-bottom:5px; border-bottom-color:#BBA38A; border-bottom-style:solid; border-bottom-width:2px;font-size:19px; font-family:serif; margin-bottom:10px;width:500px"><a name="prize"></a>Prize package for  the July 22th drawing:</div>
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<div style=" float:left; margin-bottom:10px;width:136px; margin-right:10px"> <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=4036"><img src="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/thumbs/4036.jpg" width="136" height="136"  border="0"></a>

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<div style=" float:left; margin-bottom:10px;width:136px; margin-right:10px"> <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=4029"><img src="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/thumbs/4029.jpg" width="136" height="136"  border="0"></a>

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<div style=" float:left; margin-bottom:10px;width:136px; margin-right:10px"> <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1853"><img src="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/thumbs/1853.jpg" width="136" height="136"  border="0"></a>

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<div style=" float:left; margin-bottom:10px;width:136px; margin-right:10px"> <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1683"><img src="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/thumbs/1683-1.jpg" width="136" height="136"  border="0"></a>

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<div style=" float:left; margin-bottom:10px;width:136px; margin-right:0px"> <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=4034"><img src="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/thumbs/4034.jpg" width="136" height="136"  border="0"></a>

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</div><div style=" float:left; color:#BBA38A; padding-bottom:5px; border-bottom-color:#BBA38A; border-bottom-style:solid; border-bottom-width:2px;font-size:19px; font-family:serif; margin-bottom:10px;width:500px"></div><div style="float:left; width:500px"> <p style=" font-size:10px"><strong><a name="fineprint"></a>Fine print/official rules</strong>:  Open to US residents only.  No purchase necessary to enter; send an email to <a href="mailto:summerspectacular@nearseanaturals.com">summerspectacular@nearseanaturals.com</a> with your name, email address, street address, and phone number to enter in lieu of placing an order.  Weekly drawings will be based on the orders and entries received between Monday and Sunday of the week prior to the drawing; the &quot;grand prize&quot; drawing will include all orders and entries received between June 25 and September 2.  It is possible for the same person to win more than once.  We will use random.org or a similar random-number generator to choose each winner.  Employees of NearSea Naturals and their family members are not eligible to participate.  All participants must be at least 18 years of age.</p>
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         <title>Sizzling Summer Sustainable Fabric Giveaway: July 15th drawing</title>
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  <div style="width:500px; height:200px; margin-bottom:10px"> <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com"><img src="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/images/fabricgive.jpg" width="500" height="200"  border="0"></a>
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   I think Debbie, Laura, and Tim must've been hungry when putting together 
this week's prize package!  It includes pieces of <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1682">Asparagus Stalk</a>, 
<a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1974">Radiant Raspberry </a>(which is no longer available), and (chocolate-)<a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1574">Brown 
Herringbone wovens</a>, and our <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1853">Bright Green </a>and<a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1650"> Paisley Pizaaz Interlocks</a> (one the green of so many summer veggies, and the other with the 
intricate whorls and lines of my favorite gardens).  They're adding a 
yard of lace and a spool of thread, too -- just what you need to fill 
your appetite for summer sewing.  Don't forget to either place an order or <a href="mailto:summerspectacular@nearseanaturals.com">send us an email</a> to be entered in this week's drawing. (<a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/blog/#fineprint">see rules</a>)</div>

<div style=" color:#BBA38A; padding-bottom:5px; border-bottom-color:#BBA38A; border-bottom-style:solid; border-bottom-width:2px;font-size:19px; font-family:serif; margin-bottom:10px;width:500px"><a name="prize"></a>Prize package for  the July 15th drawing:</div>
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<div style=" float:left; margin-bottom:10px;width:136px; margin-right:10px"> <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1682"><img src="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/thumbs/1682-1.jpg" width="136" height="136"  border="0"></a>

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<div style=" float:left; margin-bottom:10px;width:136px; margin-right:10px"> <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1974"><img src="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/thumbs/1974-1.jpg" width="136" height="136"  border="0"></a>

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<div style=" float:left; margin-bottom:10px;width:136px; margin-right:10px"> <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1650"><img src="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/thumbs/1650-2.jpg" width="136" height="136"  border="0"></a>

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<div style=" float:left; margin-bottom:10px;width:136px; margin-right:10px"> <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1853"><img src="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/thumbs/1853.jpg" width="136" height="136"  border="0"></a>

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<div style=" float:left; margin-bottom:10px;width:136px; margin-right:0px"> <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1574"><img src="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/thumbs/1574.jpg" width="136" height="136"  border="0"></a>

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</div><div style=" float:left; color:#BBA38A; padding-bottom:5px; border-bottom-color:#BBA38A; border-bottom-style:solid; border-bottom-width:2px;font-size:19px; font-family:serif; margin-bottom:10px;width:500px"></div><div style="float:left; width:500px"> <p style=" font-size:10px"><strong><a name="fineprint"></a>Fine print/official rules</strong>:  Open to US residents only.  No purchase necessary to enter; send an email to <a href="mailto:summerspectacular@nearseanaturals.com">summerspectacular@nearseanaturals.com</a> with your name, email address, street address, and phone number to enter in lieu of placing an order.  Weekly drawings will be based on the orders and entries received between Monday and Sunday of the week prior to the drawing; the &quot;grand prize&quot; drawing will include all orders and entries received between June 25 and September 2.  It is possible for the same person to win more than once.  We will use random.org or a similar random-number generator to choose each winner.  Employees of NearSea Naturals and their family members are not eligible to participate.  All participants must be at least 18 years of age.</p>
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         <title>Sizzling Summer Sustainable Fabric Giveaway: Week Two</title>
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  <div style="width:500px; height:175px; margin-bottom:10px"> <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com"><img src="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/images/fabricgive.jpg" width="500" height="175"  border="0"></a>
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    This week's prize package is as natural as can be, made up of undyed fabrics and notions.  It includes pieces of <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1104">Pecan Mist</a>,<a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1331"> Corn Maiden</a> (an absolutely gorgeous material), <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1247">Summer Rainstorm</a>, <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1173">Natural Light Hemp Canvas</a>, and <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1518">Business Builder Medium Jersey</a>.  It also includes a spool of natural thread, a yard of lace, and four tagua buttons (in two different sizes).  This package is perfect for anyone who has wanted to see some of the variety of natural organic fabrics, who appreciates the subtle beauty of undyed cloth, or who simply likes to sew!  Don't forget to either place an order or <a href="mailto:summerspectacular@nearseanaturals.com">send us an email</a> to be entered in this week's drawing.  (<a href="#fineprint">see rules</a>)<p>
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<div style=" color:#BBA38A; padding-bottom:5px; border-bottom-color:#BBA38A; border-bottom-style:solid; border-bottom-width:2px;font-size:19px; font-family:serif; margin-bottom:10px;width:500px"><a name="prize"></a>Prize package for  the July 9th drawing:</div>
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<div style=" float:left; margin-bottom:10px;width:136px; margin-right:10px"> <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1104"><img src="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/thumbs/oc-pecan-mist.jpg" width="136" height="136"  border="0"></a>

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<div style=" float:left; margin-bottom:10px;width:136px; margin-right:10px"> <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1331"><img src="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/thumbs/1331.jpg" width="136" height="136"  border="0"></a>

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<div style=" float:left; margin-bottom:10px;width:136px; margin-right:10px"> <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1247"><img src="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/thumbs/1247.jpg" width="136" height="136"  border="0"></a>

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<div style=" float:left; margin-bottom:10px;width:136px; margin-right:10px"> <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1173"><img src="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/thumbs/hemp-natural-canvas.jpg" width="136" height="136"  border="0"></a>

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<div style=" float:left; margin-bottom:10px;width:136px; margin-right:0px"> <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1518"><img src="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/thumbs/1290.jpg" width="136" height="136"  border="0"></a>

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</div><div style=" float:left; color:#BBA38A; padding-bottom:5px; border-bottom-color:#BBA38A; border-bottom-style:solid; border-bottom-width:2px;font-size:19px; font-family:serif; margin-bottom:10px;width:500px"></div><div style="float:left; width:500px"> <p style=" font-size:10px"><strong><a name="fineprint"></a>Fine print/official rules</strong>:  Open to US residents only.  No purchase necessary to enter; send an email to <a href="mailto:summerspectacular@nearseanaturals.com">summerspectacular@nearseanaturals.com</a> with your name, email address, street address, and phone number to enter in lieu of placing an order.  Weekly drawings will be based on the orders and entries received between Monday and Sunday of the week prior to the drawing; the &quot;grand prize&quot; drawing will include all orders and entries received between June 25 and September 2.  It is possible for the same person to win more than once.  We will use random.org or a similar random-number generator to choose each winner.  Employees of NearSea Naturals and their family members are not eligible to participate.  All participants must be at least 18 years of age.</p>
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  <div style="width:500px; height:200px; margin-bottom:10px"> <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com"><img src="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/images/fabricgive.jpg" width="500" height="200"  border="0"></a>
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  <div align="left" style=" color:#000; margin-bottom:10px;width:500px"><p>Is your eco-friendly fabric stash getting a bit low?  We've got the answer for that, with our fabulous summer fabric giveaway.  Every Monday between July 2nd and August 27, we will draw a winner from among the previous week's customers. (<a href="#fineprint">No purchase necessary to enter</a> -- <a href="#fineprint">read the official rules here</a>.) The winner of each weekly drawing will be able to choose either a $25 gift certificate or a package of wonderful sustainable fabrics and sewing notions, with a retail value of over $100. On September 4, we will draw three Grand Prize winners from all orders and entries received between June 25 and September 3; these winners will be able to choose either a $75 gift certificate or an extra-large fabric package (with a retail value of over $200).   
    <p>You'll be able to see the prize packages on  both our <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/blog">blog</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/nearseanaturals">facebook</a> page at the beginning of each week, so you know what each week's goodies are!  Many of these fabrics are no longer available, so this may be your only chance to see them again.  Some have small flaws, which should in no way affect their usability; we're including them because the fabrics themselves are so nice that they deserve a second chance.</p>
    <p>(Unfortunately this contest is open to US residents only. Non-US folks, we love you too: ask for a freebie in the comments field when placing your order by September 3, 2012.)</p>
    <p>The prize package for the <a href="#prize">July 2nd drawing</a>, open to all orders and entries received between June 25 and July 1, includes some wonderfully  fancy fabrics.  Check it out -- there are pieces of <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1604">Cream Clara</a>, <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1895">Natural Softest Sheeting</a>, <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1457">Licorice/Earl Gray Butterfly</a>, <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1701">Black Wool Suiting</a>, and <a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1400">Light Green Wide-Width Twill</a>.  These are woven fabrics that can be used for so many purposes, and we tend to choose them for wonderful home-dec and formalwear projects.  (<a href="http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1701">The Black Wool Suiting</a> fabric was one of my favorite fabrics ever; I was so sad when it stopped being produced!)  The prize also includes a piece of lace and a natural-colored organic thread, to make sewing a bit more fun. </p>
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