Buzzings from a quilter who bumbles her way through life!

Monday, October 22, 2012

Trick or Treat! My Day on the Wicked Blog Hop!

Hello there, everyone! I can't believe it's almost Halloween! Welcome to the Wicked Blog Hop! (No, not wicked as in "evil", but the more contemporary meaning - awesome, great, WOW!) I hope you finish the hop feeling inspired! (By the way, that is NOT me above! I am not that tired yet!)
My little block turned out to be a bigger project than I first planned. 
I started out with just four half-square triangle blocks, each 12 1/2" square. I made each in orange and gray.
    I sewed the four blocks together......
 and then the fun began! I drew off a witch face and feet and made an applique of them. I placed the face "peeking" over the center of one square, and the feet poking out from the center of the opposite square. (I think I might make a quilt of squares of Halloween fabrics with the little witch at the top right hand corner, peeking over the edge. I think that would be funny! Maybe by next Halloween I'll have it to show you!)
Before embroidering features....
...or sewing down.
After embroidery. (and a little acrylic paint on her nails!)

 I ended up adding the appliqued Trick or Treat words and adding borders to the four squares. I then quilted and bound it. It's big enough for cuddling a child in or for draping over the Halloween party table (or how about the Breakfast table?).
(By popular demand, I am putting together kits for this little lap quilt/tablecloth. It is 43" x 43". The kit will have very similar, but different fabrics and will include fabrics for the top only. $49.Hair and pattern  IS included. If you want to pre-order one, please contact me HERE )
Would you like a little giveaway? Just comment below for one chance to win and follow on my sidebar for another (or let me know you already follow). I'll choose a winner this week and announce it on Monday, October 29. What will you win? I'll send you a free PDF pattern of your choice from my Craftsy store.

Thank you to Mdm. Samm and Wendy for hosting and cheering us on! You can go to Wendy's blog for a master list of blogs on the hop. Be sure and visit these other blogs today to see what they have to offer. You won't be disappointed!
 Terrifying Tuesday,
23rd of October

158 comments:

  1. She is sooo cute. You do Wicked good.

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  2. oh she is wonderful, I love her fuzzy hair and stripey socks.

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  3. I love this witch! She is irresistibly Wicked! The hair is fabulous.

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  4. Wow, thought I was looking in a mirror when i opened your blog! Sew much fun, thanks.

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  5. Your design is fantastic! The witch is great & the detail is awesome! Thanks for inspiring me!

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  6. I'm a follower... so please pick meeeeeee!

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  7. I would pick this pattern "Trick or Treat" as its sooo cute (if witches can be cute)... she's awesome! Please oh please pick my name out!!! xxx
    huge smile here... ")

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  8. Linda this is so "Wickedly" awesome!! Love the face and hair!

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  9. Your quilt is too much fun!! Love it!

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  10. I think Connie just covered the best adjectives.....grin. It's really such a creative block and so much fun.

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  11. How a simple block turned into such a wickely witchy awesome bit of fun! Love it!!

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  12. Shades of Wizard of Oz - an eternal favorite :-)
    I follow you with bloglovin'

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  13. Oh how adorable is your quilt! I love her hair - such fun. Thanks for sharing.

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  14. That is spooky! loved her! thanks for the chance to win

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  15. WOW it looks really great! Love it! So cool idea :)

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  16. A.Mazing! If anyone steps on her, you should scream OUCH for an extra touch! She looks great, but a little tired....has she been scaring to many people? I love it. Oh, I already am a follower of your blog!

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  17. I love your witch. She is really spooky. Thanks for the chance to win
    And thank you for sharing
    Britt-Inger in Sweden

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  18. i love this Linda,love how you think outside the square and i am a very happy follower.xx

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  19. Love this design, made me smile. Thanks.

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  20. Love the witch's face...not scary or ugly...she's just gettin' up there in years, like me! I hope this design turns up in your pattern shop! Its fun following you and seeing what you'll teach us next!

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  21. What a Wickedly Fun Piece! You have some great talent! I already follow.

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  22. Linda-Love your witchy little quilt. I'm sure some young child would love to have it to snuggle with on Halloween. Thanks for sharing your talents with us.

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  23. Your project is wonderful and so creative. Thank you for sharing your wickedness today!

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  24. Inam a follower. I would so love to make this pattern for my grab daughter.

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  25. I really love your quilt. It turned out great.

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  26. The block is great and I am a follower.

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  27. Very wicked, indeed. Your witch is fabulous.

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  28. Linda this is fabulous - I love it!
    Thank you for sharing!

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  29. OMG ... you did a wonderful job. I LOVE your quilt, its so beautiful !
    And thanks for the give away.

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  30. Yes by breakfast table LINDA. this would be perfect for mine. as we have just a wee round table...I am telling you ...I LOVE THis....I guess you could figure that out...wicked wicked wicked..hands down you win...lol

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  31. Love it what a great wicked block. I am a follower.

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  32. What a great witch! I love the hair and the legs/feet. Awesome.

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  33. Love her! Her hair is AWESOME!!! This was the perfect creation for this hop.

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  34. I love it, I love it, I love it. She's just bewitching to see!

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  35. \This piece is fantastic!! I just love what you did with your little witch...her nails are to die for!!!

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  36. Oh she is wickedly delightful....love her...

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  37. Yes of course I am a follower....and very glad to be.

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  38. That witch is truly fabulous, love all the detail...the hair, the nails...

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  39. New happy follower, loved looking through your older posts ;)

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  40. Love your scary witch,she is gorgeous.You are very creative.Of course,I`m a happy follower.Thanks for sharing!!

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  41. Wow! Such wicked goodness! Love , love, love it! Thanks for sharing!

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  42. She is a great greeted! Thanks for sharing!

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  43. Well now of course I follow silly! ;o)

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  44. Your quilt is sew cute. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  45. She is absoultly fabulous. Thanks for sharing her with us.

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  46. Your quilt is sew cute. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  47. that's just wickedly great and such a ghoulish idea perfect for any table or little one to curl up with.
    thanks for sharing.
    I'm a new follower too
    in stitches

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  48. She is the wickedest witch. I love the hair and nails!

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  49. Wow. That is one wicked witch , she is delightful and you are very creative ,thanks so much for sharing . I am a follower .

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  50. Love your Witch! She is definitely "Wicked"! I am a follower!

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  51. I am in love with your witch! That face...and those nails....perfect! And of course I'm a follower. :) blessings, marlene

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  52. I am a follower and the WITCH is so incredible...Your WICKEDness is appreaciate. Thanks for the give away. Come see me tomorrow.
    Kathy @ Kwilty Pleasures

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  53. Your quilt is adorable! Isn't that the way it always goes? Something you think will be a snap ends up taking twice as long as you originally thought. But for this project, I think your time was well spent!

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  54. I'm a new follower, found you through this Hop.

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  55. I am a happy follower. I love how the witchy block turned into a throw or tablecloth.

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  56. What an adorable witch you brew!She's great. Thanks for sharing!

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  57. This is such a wicked and amazing little quilt--I love it! Your witch is just so cute (can a witch be cute--well, she is.)

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  58. Hi!!! This is adorable and So WICKED!!!! Love it!!! I am a follower!!!!

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  59. I'm a follower! I think your witch is wonderful! Such a great idea!
    hulseybg@gmail.com

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  60. Everything about your witch is fabulous!! I'm a follower! :o)

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  61. Your witch is great. I'm a follower.

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  62. OMG Linda.....your wicked witch quilt is adorable.....thanks for the inspiration and for sharing your time and talents on this wickedly fun hop!!!

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  63. Love your witch, especially her finger nails!

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  64. Your witch is wickedly adorable. I don't know which part is the best, her hair or her nails. Great job. come see me I am having a giveaway now and will have my blocks up on the 26th. http://jeannegwin.blogspot.com

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  65. love your witch block! may have to try that, but
    not sure my applique is up to par....
    so glad I get 2 chances to win! I just became a follower of your
    blog too.
    dj

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  66. Your witch is adorable! Thanks for being on the hop. pbstrand@msn.com

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  67. Love the witch.She is adorable You are really an innovative designer. Thanks for the opportunity on a great draw.
    bonnielarson58@gmail.com

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  68. Very cute. Sometimes faces are hard to do but you nailed it. Thanks. Vivian

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  69. You have some adorable patterns. Thanks for participating in the Wicked hop!

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  70. Love your wicked witchy-poo! I'm a new follower!

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  71. Your witch is just too cute! Thank you for sharing and the great giveaway.

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  72. Hi Linda... oh, she is wicked good! Such a fun project, and the DETAIL! Very nicely done.
    I'm a happy follower. Thanks for hopping along with us!

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  73. Oh my I love your wicked witch block/table topper. Thanks for the chance to win in this fun blog hop.

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  74. I'm already a happy follower. Thanks

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  75. Your witch is wicked! Thanks for sharing - too cute :o)

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  76. I love your quilt/table topper...What a cute project
    !

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  77. This is the cutest Halloween table topper/quilt...love it!!! Thanks for sharing!!

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  78. I'm already one of your happy followers :o)

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  79. Fabulous project! For the record, I did pin it :-) http://pinterest.com/pin/101823641546502276/

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  80. Rosemary B here:
    Oh this is really really cute. Love the finished picture outside! Marvelous!
    thank you for sharing your wicked creativity

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  81. Very cute and I like the way the quilt evolved.

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  83. She is totally fabulous. Love the nails!

    I'm already a follower.

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  85. Boy...that is soooo cute! You should give that away, just kidding!

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  86. What a wonderful witch!! Such a wonderful way to make the house a little more spooky! :-) I am a follower, thanks for the chance to win!

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  87. I love your witch and so many things you can do with her. Thanks for sharing.

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  88. Thanks so much for being part of the hop. Very nice.

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  89. She is Wicked Good! You are so creative, love the hair, the fingernails, feet and her expression.

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  90. I have been ahappy follower for awhile now.

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  91. What a cute block and quilt. You're a very talented artist as well as a quilter.

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  92. I'm totally smitten with the feet sticking out!! SOOO cute!!

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  93. Wow! Wickedly wonderful! Very impressive work. Congrats on being one of the chosen.

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  94. I am a follower. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

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  95. I love her, she is fantastic!! I also checked out your patterns, and they are wonderful.

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  96. Your quilt is adorable. I love it, thank you for sharing and the chance to win a pattern.

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  97. I am a new follower. I have to see what other wonderful things you come up with.

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  98. Luv Luv Luv your wickedly wonderful witch.

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  99. Wow!! You sure know how to make a wicked Halloween quilt!! It's amazing!! Thanks for sharing it with us!!!

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  100. How cute I would love to have a wicked tablecloth on my table . Thanks for sharing.

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  101. Your quilt is adorable. Love the fingernails on the witch. Great post and tutorial!

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  102. Your quilt is gorgeous Linda. I just love the witch's feet! I follow your blog and thanks for the lovely giveaway.

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  103. Fantastic quilted witch! I love when something so sweet and simple has such impact!

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  104. I love your wicked witchy quilt! It would be great for the breakfast table. Thanks for sharing your wonderful design.

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  105. I'm a follower. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  106. I am a follower and your witch is fabulous

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  107. Great, fun & funky quilt. Thanks for sharing.

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  108. That is one wicked cool looking quilt! Thanks for sharing.

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  109. Will this witch make it to craftsy? I'm a follower.

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  110. such a sweet witch, she looks quite friendly!

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  111. Linda - how fun! Just perfect for the holidays.

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  112. She looks great! I love how you did the hair.

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  113. I love your wicked trick and treat quilt.
    Congratulations :-)
    regards from Sweden

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  114. That is a beautiful Quilt. Nice job.

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  115. I love your Witch, she looks like she would like to come to visit me..

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  116. wow Linda what wonderfully wicked work!! I always look forward to your day on the hops!

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  117. Awesome job. Love the expression on her face!

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  118. What a great witch. She just makes your quilt.

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  119. Great witchy block. I love her hair and nails. I would love to enter your give away.

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  120. I know I've already told you this but I love the quilt, it's so cute ;)!

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  121. Oh my, she's just ghastly and gorgeous all at once! I absolutely love her and the hair is over the top!
    Thank you for the chance :)

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  122. Very cute and creative!!! Nice work.

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  123. I love your witch! What a great mix of ghastly, ghouly and gorgeous! Thanks for sharing her with us all. She reminds me of a line in a Dr. John song, How Come My Dog don't Bark,,,,"you'll have to call the donation station, cuz your head's gonna be sayin' "I ain't got nobody"" LOL

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  124. What a fun project! I love the little feet on the bottom. Thanks for sharing!

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  125. You're witch is great! I saw one of your patterns at Las Colchas, but I did not know you had a blog until now. I love all of your creative ideas! I am a new follower and a great admirerer. (Your classroom must have been really cute.) Thank-you for this opportunity.

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  126. Linda, your witch is fantastic! I love the 3-D details... she's looks ready to leap right out and grab us. ;o)

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  127. Love your witch! Great pattern and color combos :)

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  128. Your witch turned out spooktacular!! Thanks for sharing.

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  129. VERY cute!! Terrific job -- she's be-*witch*-ingly fun! :)

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