| Karen Fraser, California, United States |
| "I love you folks. I have always been extremely satisfied with your produce and service. Look foward to seeing you again at BATB 2012..." |
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| Anne Nevin, Ca, United States |
| "Thank you for sending the Beautifuly Blankets book to my daughter in Ireland. It arrived in double quick time and she was absolutely delighted.
Once again, many thanks
Anne" |
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| Jennifer Crawford, cheshire, United Kingdom |
| "I just had to order Dear Heart and Rosa Victoriana as a 50th birthday present for myself. I love to embroider and I just fell in love with them. I know my colleagues will be very envious when I receive these beautiful kits. I work in a College and every Thursday the Administration ladies get together in the Boardroom for an hour and sew and natter. It is a nice stress relief for us and encourages us to do more sewing on the weekend so that we can show and tell on Thursday. Thank you to the creator of these beautiful projects." |
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| Cynthia Bush, WA Australia |
| A parcel arrived for me on friday 4th January, for an order I placed in the afternoon of Christmas Eve.
I am stunned and amazed at your quick turnaround.
Thank you very much, your praises will be sung loudly and clearly at my local sewing group.
The book, by the way, lived up to and exceeded expectations, I will also be singing its praises at the next meeting.
Keep up the great work ladies |
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| "It is the first time I have shopped on line and you made it so easy for me thankyou country bumpkin regards val" |
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| BERNADETTE AQUILINA, Tasmania, Australia |
| "very good service fast shipping,goods packed up very good,love your products,and your web site,very efficient people,thanks,
best regards ,bernadette" |
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| Lesley Martin, LA, United States |
| "I am a relative newcomer to Inspirations magazine, however, in this time I have enjoyed the pure bliss of each edition and have undertaken a number of projects. I also have ordered kits and am impressed with the service and helpfulness of your staff.
Thank you for this pure ray of sunshine in my already happy life.
Lesley" |
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| "I often use mail order over the internet and have not come across better service. Country Bumpkin keeps you informed regarding the order, it is so easy to check on-line where it is up to. The goods arrive safely and quickly, even using ordinary post. I have never had to contact the store with problems and the items are always top quality. This rural resident is very much appreciative of the care you take. Keep up the great service.
Chris" |
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| "I'm so happy to find this web site. The products, patterns, books and more are so beautiful and great I will be sure to order more in the near future. Charlotte
Romero" |
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| "I recently recieved the back issues of Inspirations that I ordered and I am thrilled. The level of service that you provide is exceptional and the items I ordered only took five days to arrive which I was astounded by.
Simply fantastic!!!" |
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| "Our first grandson, Jonathan, was baptised on Sunday, January 17th, 2008. When I saw Little Ted in one of my SMOCKING & Embroidery magazines (#81), I knew it would be the perfect outfit. I ordered the kit just before Christmas and it made it to Canada just after the new year. I must say it is the best kit I have ever received. I was so impressed that you sent a whole skein of each of the colours needed for the embroidery as well as more than enought material and piping. The winter white twill is soooo soft and Jonathan had no objection whatsoever to wearing this gorgeous suit. I will send you a picture separately so that you can see the two of us together on his special day. (He was born on November 8, 2007.)
Gramma Sylvia" |
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| "I use a lot of websites and usually give up when they become difficult to navigate - I have, before now, cancelled projected orders of upwards of $250 but your site is as good as your magazine.
Huge thanks
Gill" |
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| "have just completed my first download of one of your fabulous patterns and as a new user of Internet and a bit of a dummy when it comes to using technology I was surprised (and pleased) at how easy it was to complete. I have been smocking for about five years having had the expert tuition of a local lady for the first 12 months. I absolutely love the work I have created and have found a ready market for the garments locally. My only disappointment is that I never have enough hours in a day to work on them. I look forward to finding more downloadable patterns from past issues that I havent been able to source in the booksellers. Many thanks from a happy customer in Aotearoa" |
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| Thank you for the lovely books. It took less then a week before they arrived at my adress in the Netherlands. It was also very easy to order, so I have a good experience with Country Bumpkin. Kind regards, Marijke van Duijne |
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| I am unable to access the testimonies so I am writing here to let you know that it is lovely to have such helpful employees. I was speaking to Heidi this morning and she was just so helpful and got back to me as promised on my problem, the gentleman who answered the phone first off was bright and helpful too. It is so nice to have people willing to help and not put you off in the old Australian way. Being a new person to smocking it has made me more confident in attacking the patterns for my grand daughters, (after having 3 sons of my own) it is lovely to be able to make girly things. Next project is a blouse for myself.
You have made my day with the bright and sunshine feeling coming down the phone line in the voice and attitude of your employees |
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| "Your 4 easy steps when ordering products are excellent! Could not be any easier!!" |
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| "Dear all at Inspirations
Thankyou for your prompt response to my order for fido the dog, he arrived after only four days, quicker than postage here in england.
Having completed two previous kits, carousel blanket and dearheart, i now look forward to making Fido.
You are truly the most desirable embroidery magazine in the world, i can`t stay away from the website and get very excited when the magazine is due.
Thankyou to all your wonderful staff, they are very helpful and kind. |
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| Fran Compton, Vic, Australia |
| "Hi: I have had great service and help over the years while living in Canada and the same is true now that I am living in Indonesia. Thank You Ladies." |
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| "I would like to say congratulations on such great service. I placed my first order with your company on Thursday of last week and I received it in the mail on Monday, as I live in Queensland I thought it would take longer than the 2 to 3 working days that you state. I have never had such prompt service from any other business like yours before. I am now busy planning my new projects using the books I bought from you. They are so well illustrated and very easy to follow. Thank you!!" |
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| Doris Kiszely, italy, Italy |
| "The arrival of your magazine always brings a smile to my face. The children are always beautiful but you can almost see the twinkle of impishness in thier eyes. Thanks for publishing this wonderful needlework magazine." |
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| "Every Australian Smocking & Embroidery magazine is in my collection and the work of the contributors is breathtaking. I`m hoping to be at the Beating Around the Bush in 2009 to be able to improve my smocking & sewing techniques. My 2 beautiful granddaughters have many treasured dresses & are showing interest & Nan is only too happy to oblige them." |
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| Janette Purcell, NSW, Australia |
| "thank you for a great magazine.i started with you from no.1
just love it jenny" |
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| Tess Dunsmuir, Qld, Australia |
| "Just bought the index online. havnt tried it yet but i have no doubt that it will equal all your wonderful products! Been subscribing for over 15 years. Love it love it all!!" |
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| "Inspirations is the only magazine I never want to be without: however strapped for cash, the copies are priority in my budget because the quality of the publication is faultless in its editing/proofreading/style and design; the articles are truly inspirational and the kits ensure the finished product is as near the original as it can be . I have never seen anything in the UK to compare with this craft magazine and recommend it to everyone. Every copy is a collectors piece: my congratulations to all concerned in its production." |
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| "Inspirations is delightful and I look forward to every issue, reading it from cover to cover. Thank you for the opportunity to be part of such an artistic stitching "family"." |
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| "Yeah for the internet, I get my pattern right away (immediate satisfaction!) and no handling fees. Quick easy and no waiting to get to work on my beautiful embroidery projects. Thank you for that initiative." |
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| "I am originally from England, now living in the USA and recently found Inspirations magazine. It truly is the most exquisite embroidery magazine I have ever seen. I immediately took out a subscription and look forward to many months of happy stitching and learning from the comfort of my home. Every item in the magazine is breathtakingly beautiful and of high quality - I highly recommend this publication. The A-Z series of books are also just perfect for those of us who are beginning various sewing skills and even for those who have experience. Fantastic company and very professional in all their dealings. Give them a try you will be amazed and hooked on sewing in all its forms." |
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| Janis Thorpe, QUEENSLAND, Australia |
| "I have no complaints regarding your Website and your service. You are a pleasure to deal with." |
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| "I was learning to smock, when our teacher told us about a new Magazine that was called Australian Smocking, we all went out and bought one , as smocking books were as scarse as hens teeth , I can remember how excited we were to tackle our first pattern.
I have been buying the magazines ever since. I find them expectionaly accurate and inspirational. LOVE IT! LOVE IT! LOVE IT!!!!!" |
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| Lesley Martin, LA, United States |
| "It is always so easy and a pleasure to deal with Country Bumpkin and SO exciting waiting for my latest purchase to arrive.
Keep up the good work with your wonderful magazine... it is a delight.
thank you" |
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| Catherine Dein, BC, Canada |
| "Your magazine and email letters are full of inspiration and are just so beautiful.
The presentation is just out of this world, with the materials being the very best.
Your kits are inspiring and just so nice - sometimes I feel I should not touch them - but I do.
Keep up the wonderful work inspiring people who love to sew.
Thank you." |
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| Jane Williams, United States |
| "I Love your web site and am always tempted to buy something." |
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| "Your magazine is truly beautiful and an inspiration. My smocking guild has a booth at the Martha Pullen Market in Arlinton, TX each year and when anyone stops to look at our display and inquire about smocking I immediately sing the praises of Country Bumpkin - the A to Z series as well as the magazine and kits. I want everyone to have the pleasure I have in trying to duplicate the designs for my precious grandchildren. Thank you!" |
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| Patricia Villarreal, WA, United States |
| "thanks so much for make me so happy
your magazine is fantastic!!!" |
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| Paulette McWaters, LA, United States |
| "I never buy craft magazines, books, yes but not magazines, at least I never used to until I found your magazine. It is lovely, exciting, and has wonderful directions. Thank you for helping me create lovely things, may God continue to Bless you and your staff for your energy and enthusiasm in the future." |
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| "I am returning to your site to purchase books again as I was delighted with your service the first time around. Thanks." |
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| Monna Travis, FL, United States |
| "First let me say I am in "adore" with Inspirations as a magazine. The books I have ordered have arrived timely and in excelent condition. Thank you and keep up the good work.
Monna Travis
USA" |
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| "You are quite far from me...but someday I will visit you.With your magazines and books we have carried a sewing group that now is on its 41 year!!! and more so when you came into our lives....Gracias from Mexico" |
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| "I wish we had a fine sewing shop where I live. It is good to know your quality fabrics and products are just a few clicks away. Thank-you for the wonderful web-site and magazines." |
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| Susan Hines, Barrington, IL USA |
| I'm delighted to say that everything I've ordered from Country Bumpkin--from magazines to books to kits--has arrived in perfect condition and as fast as the mails permit. Great work, CB staff! |
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| mariaguadalupe elorduy., d.f., Mexico |
| "You are something else!!!! I feel I am there with you due to the quality of service and kindness in the way you treat customers.
I live in Mexico City and ordered books on Monday the 12th, and got them today the 16th!!!!!!
I have been with you for some years and I enjoy your magazines, books so many things that come all the way up here....
Nobody like you...nobody." |
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| Carol Maloney, Queensland, Australia |
| "This is my 2nd book ordered from you. The service is fast and exactly what I ordered. Than you!" |
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| Deborah Wolf, Texas, United States |
| "Bravo to everyone who is involved with the continued excellence of this beautiful magazine!" |
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| Sherry Gibbons, Illinois, United States |
| "Sometimes when I am not really looking for anything, I access the Country Bumpkin website, just to look at pretty things. The website is a delight to the eyes, well-presented, with beautiful colors, and all the information that I want. There is so much to see. I really enjoy the beautifully presented projects. Sometimes I look for ideas to use in projects I design. As a subscriber to Australian Smocking and Embroidery, I am always dreaming of a way to use the articles and your materials to create yet another outfit for one of my grandchildren.
Just today I signed up for your new index . I am always looking through old copies of the magazine for a project I remember seeing there some time ago. As my stack of magazines gets taller, I find that it takes a lot of time to search through them. Now I will be able to use the index to find the project I have in mind.
Thank you for your beautiful website, and for presenting the wonderful merchandise that makes smocking and heirloom sewing so much fun." |
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| Kate O'Dwyer, QLD, Australia |
| "I am always thrilled when my magazines arrive, needless to say it is the same when your parcels are delivered. In all the years( countless) I have been associated with Country Bumpkin there has never been a problem. Keep up the fantastic service.
Regards Kate" |
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| Pam MacKenzie, Victoria, Australia |
| "Thankyou Country Bumpkin for wonderful magazines, products, fabrics & mail service.
Recently I was seeking bias binding for a baby blanket, & you kindly sent samples in no time at all. Although I ended up not using a bias binding, I was thrilled with your prompt service.
Enjoy the emails too :)
All inspirational to get us stitching!
Thanks,
Pam" |
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| Jodi Squires, WA, Australia |
| "Your magazine brightens my life. I love reading all the articles from cover to cover. I get tremendous motivation after reading your magazine and inspired to try new techniques. Thank you so much for such a diverse yet comprehensive publication. xoxo Jodi Squires, Perth WA" |
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| Barbara Pearson, NSW, Australia |
| "Each December, January and February I take time out from my usual schedule and treat myself (and consequently my granddaughters - 6) to beautiful sewing projects.
I really enjoyed making these dresses.
I did find the fabrics used for Ebele and Hula Girl whilst beautiful, somewhat of a challenge especially when picture smocking.
Please keep up the wonderful work you do to provide such a remarkable arrangement of projects.
Cheers Barbara" |
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| Denise Oliver, Victoria, Australia |
| "I have been purchasing this magazine since No 1 and have never missed a copy. I am simply amazed how you continue to provide such a high quality magazine with brilliant content material.
Tonight I have just arranged a subscription to take the pressure away from looking at the newsagent for the next issue. I am also very impressed by your website, it is very clear and easy to use, as well as helping me find the answers to my questions. Now that I have an account set up, I intend to use your on-line service. I have also purchased a book this evening.
Just as a matter of interest, I have been asked by a friend if she could borrow the Inspirations with contained the camel embroidery. It is for her 90 year old mother, which I thought was pretty amazing. I collected camel hair when in Broome on holidays and will let her have some to add to her project.
Take care, kind wishes, Denise Oliver" |
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| Hilary Dodds, WA, Australia |
| "I have been a keen advocate of Country Bumpkin for many years, originally living in Alice Springs, then Adelaide I was able to take some classes there, then by mail in Western Australia. Having learnt to embroider from my mother the opportunity to further my skills and find the correct products as time evolved, along with projects from the books has been very gratifying. When times are difficult you can lose yourself in creating beautiful embroidery. Thanks again, Hilary Dodds" |
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| Lesley Buchanan, Tasmania, Australia |
| "Thank you for your prompt attention to orders and delivery times. I enjoy being able to browse and shop your web site at leisure." |
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| Jeanette Neill, NSW, Australia |
| "I first heard about Country Bumpkin after the birth of my daughter in 1987. I rushed out and bought a smocking pleater (from a Bernina shop), and there you go. Since then I have attended Beating Around the Bush, and been a listed teacher in AS&E while I lived in Singapore in the 1990s." |
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| Judith Jenkins, Alaska, United States |
| "I love the fine fabrics you offer and the variety of absolutely wonderful designs from such talented designers. Thank you also for the careful attention to service that you provide." |
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| Anne Harrop, Australian Capital Territory, Austral |
| "Just a brief note to say thank you for all your help and wonderful service over the years I have been involved with your products and site.
Regards Anne Harrop" |
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| Sarah Tickenoff, WA, Australia |
| "Love shopping from my desk in WA!!!" |
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| Evelyn Zielinski, MI, United States |
| "I love all your books and other things. I have never been dissapointed in anything I have ordered from you. I only wish I lived closer to be able to take some of the classes you offer." |
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| Julia Fendrick, CA, United States |
| "Dear Country Bumpkin:
I love all of your products, but especially Inspirations Magazine. I cannot find anything that comes close in the USA. Thanks so much! Julia Fendrick" |
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| JoEllen Fortenberry-Ford, California, United State |
| "Believe it or not, there are no resources in Central California for smocking! Country Bumpkin and Australian Smocking are my favorite resources! Even though smocking is big in the southern states in the USA, I do not know a single person who smocks. Country Bumpkin connects my heart to people all over the world who love smocking. I have taught myself with their resources to smock and I learn something new all the time. Thank you so much--and wish you were here! JoEllen Fortenberry Ford, Stockton, California" |
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| Grace Rhee, South Austalia, Australia |
| "Great site, so easy to use for someone who is not computer literate!!!!
Lovely stock cant wait to buy more." |
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| Judith Jenkins, Alaska, United States |
| "I have subscribed to AS&E for several years now and always look forward to receiving the latest issue. I marvel at the wonderful designs created by such talented individuals. I especially love to see how a traditional needlework is successfully and beautifully used in current clothing styles such as French Connection and High Five to name just two. My thanks to everyone!
Judy Jenkins" |
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| Ann Tooker, England, United Kingdom |
| "I love the Inspirations magazines, for the beautiful projects and the information you give to the reader. they truly are inspirational and encourage me, a complete beginner, to have a go. thankyou so much." |
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| Jacqueline Taylor, British Columbia, Canada |
| "I love your magazine please keep up the wonderful outfits and different patterns would love more kits for adults" |
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| Suzanne Boergert, Florida, United States |
| "This is indeed my favorite magazine, bar none. I have purchased both kits and fabric and have never been disappointed. I have also purchased old magazines after finding dresses I wanted to do in the AtoZ of smocking. With three granddaughters and one small grandson, I am always working on something. For Easter and Christmas, I always make three dresses alike. It is the joy of my like doing these for the precious children. My most difficult problem is trying to control buying so many beautiful fabrics and patterns. I wll have tolive to 150 for finish all the projects I have to do.
Suzanne Boergert
Florida and Michigan USA" |
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| Elizabeth Perez, Florida, United States |
| "I have allways looked forward to the magazines once I knew that I would become a grandmother three years ago. I have had a subscription ever since. Every now and then I try to buy old issues. I can not wait to receive these ones.
Thanks for all the inspiration you give with every issue!
Elizabeth, Florida, USA" |
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| Angela Winter, QLD, Australia |
| "Just placed my order and everything worked well.
I enjoy Inspirations, and am very happy with the A-Z books - they have helped a lot with new projects I have tried.
Thanks,
Angela" |
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| Judy Lawler, NSW, Australia |
| "Excellent display of products at Sydney Quilt and Craft show. Wonderful services and assistance with goods ordered through your on line shopping" |
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| millie motta-nassau, virginia, United States |
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| Sandy Hart, Auckland, New Zealand |
| "Thank you for your excellent service. I ordered and received 2 books by airmail. Great prompt service.
regards S Hart, Auckland, NZ" |
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| anuradha Jain, Haryana, India |
| "I just wanted to say that I have been subscribing to inspirations for nearly two years now,and have never missed a copy.I also subsribe to two other magazines from two other continents, but inspirations is by far the best.I eagerly wait for my copy and drop every thing I am doing to browse through it.Thanks for such great projects,and such a wonderful magazine." |
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| Kay Beveridge, NSW, Australia |
| "This was the easiest website I have used to order from. Thank you." |
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| Elizabeth Perez, Florida, United States |
| "I started smocking again three years ago with the birth of my first granchild. Now I have three little darlings and wish the days had more hours to sew all the beautiful things you have in your magazines. I love everyone of them! Thanks for giving me so many hours of joy and to see them wear the outfits is a real treat.
Elizabeth" |
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| Lesley Flowers, Western Australia, Australia |
| "I have been subscribing to country bumpkin for a number of years but have never tried on line shopping before, I was very happy to be able to shop at home without the added cost of an interstate phone call. I decided to update my read pleater to the super amanda. My husband does my pleating for me as I am unable to use my left arm due to polio. I mainly smock for friends & my sisters granddaughters as I only have boys & one grandson." |
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| Sheila Rabbetts, Cornwall, United Kingdom |
| "I belong to a flourishing embroidery group in Cornwall and we all spend time drooling over projects in Inspirations magazine. I find your stitch diagrams and work plans the best yet. Congratulations on the most beautiful and practical embroidery magazine published." |
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| Lily Hashim, Victoria, Australia |
| "Neat & nice website and easy to use. Friendly customer service experienced over the phone." |
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| Peri Marek, California, United States |
| "I bought 3 of the A-Z Series at my local needlework shop in La Jolla, California and have enjoyed them so much that I just ordered the rest of the series! The books led me to the website and I think it is wonderful! I will return often and I encourage others to investigate the offerings here. It truly has something for everyone..even those of us here in the USA." |
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| Elizabeth Perez, Florida, United States |
| "I am always in awe when I receive your new issue of Australian Smocking and this last one is no exception. I can not wait to receive the blue cherries material to make that beautiful dress for my grandkids.
Thanks for all your inspirations,
Elizabeth" |
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| CLAUDE ANDREE LECERF, Nord, France |
| "Satisfaction
I am French and if I order so far from me is that I find wonderful items of rare quality. And also an efficient and amiable.
Thank you
Claude Andrée" |
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| Jeanette Bennett, Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa |
| "I would like to thank Country Bumpkin for a beautiful, professional magazine with patterns that work! Also for the wonderful service of making up kits with more thread than one requires. I have used the embroidery and smocking kits and have had great success. I live in Durban, South Africa and just love recieving kits by post." |
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| Karen MacIntyre, WA, United States |
| "Your website was quite easy to maneuver...Thanks!" |
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| Maria Dmitrieva, N/a, Latvia |
| "I just received my first Inspirations magazine in the mail, after my embroidery tutor recommended it. I love it! So challenging, the quality is great as well and I love all the extra info, especially on the history of crafts with awesome pictures. Thanks so much :)))" |
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| pamela ham-adams, New Mexico, United States |
| "The items you offer us are so beautiful. It makes me so happy when I order something, and then wait for it! Thank you so much." |
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| Vanessa Smith, Gauteng, South Africa |
| "always happy with your sight its quick and effiecent,thankyou ness smith" |
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| Heather Sterling, South Australia, Australia |
| "My niece in Western Australia is due to give birth to a baby girl in January, first baby for Jodeen & Nigel. 'Sweet Pea' will make a beautiful gift to stitch for the newborn.
Best Wishes and regards to Country Bumpkin
Heather" |
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| Anne Shepherd, Marsaskala, Malta |
| "I love getting my magazine delivered and look forward to creating heirlooms for the grandchildren. I have recently retired and moved to Malta where it is difficult to obtain craft materials and really good magazines - Inspirations is an inspiration in more ways than one. I love it and look forward to many more years of designs.
Anne Shepherd" |
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| Kathy Rigsdell, Texas, United States |
| "In the all years I have subscribed, ordered, communicated, received merchandise and enrolled in special classes from Country Bumpkin and Staff, I have NEVER been disappointed. In fact, you continue to exceed my expectations.
A forever loyal customer,
Kathy Rigsdell, Texas, U.S.A." |
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| Anne Morrison, NSW, Australia |
| "My order of two sets of William Morris note cards and envelopes arrived very promptly. It was a delight to open the parcel this morning. The designs are gorgeous and the quality is excellent. They are beautifully presented in a decorative William Morris box. I now have a present for myself and one for another family member. I am sending one of my cards to friend who is designing a William Morris quilt. I couldn’t be happier with this order. Thank you Country Bumpkin.
Anne Morrison in Leura NSW.
20 November 2009" |
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| For the last 30 years I had not really used my sewing machine, a trusty old Elnu SU. In the past I had done some applique and crewel embroidery work on my then, young daughter's clothes. However, I had always admired creative handcrafts.
On a whim 2 years' ago, I subscribed to Australian Smocking and Embroidery magazine. Within months, I had purchased one of your kits,the delicious cupcake dress, High Tea, from Issue No 80. Carefully I taught myself to smock, over-embroider the cupcakes and then followed the instructions on sewing it up to the letter (no easy shortcuts!).
I was truly amazed and very proud of the results. My 3 year old grand-daughter looks good enough to eat in the dress and the professional results are admired everywhere.
As a result, I have purchased a new Elna sewing machine that can hook up to my computer and embroider anything at will and a smocking pleater.
Best of all, I have discovered a new hobby, one that satisfies my creative urges, gives me an immense sense of achievement and affords relaxation from my demanding career. I now find myself longing to get home so that I can sew and have several projects on the go at any one time for variation.
Thank you for enabling me to find a new hobby that adds enormously to my life. |
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| Sandra Hersh, Arizona, United States |
| "I have been a fan of the Country Bumpkin publications for years. The design and magazine quality is the highest that I have ever seen. While the magazines cost more, they are worth every penny, because the designs are timeless, and always inspirational. I love the emphasis on education also, with photographic instructions on stitches and new techniques. Thank you to all the talented people who are involved in this business." |
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| Jeanette Thompson, WA, Australia |
| "I love your products. I just wish I had more grandchildren to make them for!!!! They are piling up in my cupboard.
Thank you
Janette" |
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| Jayne Killin, SA, Australia |
| I am very pleased with the service I have always received from Country Bumpkin, my orders are processed quickly and arrive in no time.
Merry Christmas to you all for 2009.
Jayne Killin" |
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| joan busby, ar, United States |
| "I love the magazines and the products." |
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| Dianne Whiteley, QLD, Australia |
| "I have been dealing with Country Bumpkin now for several years and find the help the staff give is exeptional. They post the items promptly and I have never had a complaint with their service.
Keep up the good work.
Dianne Whiteley, Elimbah Queensland" |
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| Alicia Taylor, NSW, Australia |
| "I discovered your magazines nine years ago when I was asked to make a christening gown for one of my granddaughters. I have been hooked ever since. My five granddaughters, along with numerous friends little girls have been the recipients of many smoked and embroidered outfits since. Unfortunately, now, my husband has a number of health problems, so I find picking up a needle and thread a great comfort. Thanks to all the team." |
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| MARIE-LAURE CHAUDELET, LORRAINE, France |
| "Thank you for a wonderfully easy opportunity to buy beautiful products from the office in my home.
The Country Bumkin site is very user friendly, with detailed pictures and lots of information.
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and I continue to look forward to your emails." |
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| Christine Scott, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom |
| "I cannot explain the contentment I have when I am working on one of your projects, especially when it is destined for my sister or friend. The kits are always of excellent quality. They include a generous amount of materials and threads to allow for little mistakes that can sometimes occur." |
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| Bernadette Whitson, CA, United States |
| "I have never been disappointed with any books I received from Country Bumpkin. The quality of their instructions is superb, and the photographs of how to do the stitches is fabulous." |
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| Anne Makin - Taylor, Cumbria, United Kingdom |
| "Sincere thanks for all the hours and hours of Inspiration in every sense of the word - just looking at the magazine, browsing the website, planning possibilities is Inspiration enough for a lifetime. Thanks one and all." |
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| Pauline Clayton, Devon, United Kingdom |
| "What can I say. Classic Inspirations is the best embroidery magazine I have ever seen and the Country Bumpkin site is easy to navigate and always has something of interest. I just love it.
Pauline Clayton" |
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| Karen Dupont, Ontario, Canada |
| "Country Bumpkin has the best service -that is why I like to deal with you. The sales dept. along with everyone else is very helpful and friendly. My orders come in faster from CB than anywhere else. Also, the quality of all your products is excellent; the books are very well written and illustrated. I love every part of Country Bumpkin and will continue to support it. Karen Dupont" |
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| Kitty George, WA, Australia |
| "As an original subscriber I have continued to benefit from the inspiration, encouragement and sense of community that this great company fosters. The online shopping service is always timely and when on occasion I have been struggling with a project a quick call to the talented staff pool has seen me off and threading again!" |
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| Penelope Pearson, Auckland, New Zealand |
| "always impressed with speedy despatch and excellent service.4 days door to door!" |
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| Lesley Martin, NSW, Australia |
| "Congratulations on the quality of your products and the prompt delivery, I am always pleased with the result." |
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| Vanessa Smith, Gauteng, South Africa |
| "i am always happy with country bumpkin" |
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| Grace Rhee, South Austalia, Australia |
| "Hi
I think you have a great web site and its so easy for people to use. I love your shop, but when i am away from home its great that with a click of a mouse i am still in your shop buying fantastic sewing ideas.
Grace" |
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| Wendy Sansome, South Australia, Australia |
| "Thank you so much for the prompt delivery of my order, from the Country Bumpkin Mail Order Department. and the quick answer to my query from Aimee and the Mail Order Staff.
regards Wendy Sansome" |
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| sandra cassar, n.s.w, Australia |
| "I have bought goods from Country Bumpkin online over the last couple of years and always found them to be very courteous and helpfull in every thing they do they make you feel like you are their only customer, the products definetly stand the test of time they are always the best quality and I like the way when you have something on back order every now and then they send word to you to let you know you are not forgotten keep up the great work!" |
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| Janette White, Victoria, Australia |
| "Dear Country Bumpkin, Have always found your service most satisfactory and would not hesitate to tell my friends about it. Thank you so very much.
Kind Regards, Jan White." |
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| Dianne Montgomery, TX., United States |
| "I feel Australian Smocking has one of the most enjoyable & Learning, Quality, Magazines in the World ....!!!" |
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| Diane Jones, Devon, United Kingdom |
| "a huge fan of Country Bumpkin 'Classic Inspirations', cant wait for my order. Been creating here with your wools and silks will send some photographs, been creating my own designs with your help and looks like it could be the start of something very exciting. I love the different textures and colours, all the best. I will be back for more supplies here in soggy England regards, Diane Jones." |
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| Barbara Emslie, NSW, Australia |
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| Catharina Hagley, Malaga, Spain |
| "If only I would have had the time to make more of your products when I first came upon you magazines, (about 1996 with the baby bag with butterflies)) now I have the time but not the capability. The only reason I was going to Australia was to visit your shop in Adelaide alas it is too far for me now.
Best wishes Catharina Hagley" |
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| Carol J. Fisher, WI, United States |
| "When I saw my first Inspirations in a needlework shop, I knew I had to have it. I love each copy, have used some of the patterns over the years but am always ready to try something new. I am traveling around the world without leaving home by learning the needlework typical of each country that I visit. Through your magazine I can see what is new and what is old and have found the instructions both helpful and enjoyable. With needleworkers from all over the world, we have become sisters, we love to work with our hands and make our homes and lives a more beautiful world to live in.
We are truly sisters tied together by threads.
Carol J. Fisher
West Bend WI USA" |
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| Lee Hardman, WA, Australia |
| "Thank you everyone at Inspirations for a magazine that I look forward eagerly every quarter. Even if I dont attempt any of the projects every time I love looking at what everyone else is doing.
Thank you
Lee" |
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| Lesley Martin, NSW, Australia |
| "I am regularly impressed by the fast, efficient service provided by Country Bumpkin staff and, need I say, delighted with every Inspirations magazine.
Thank you all for keeping this wonderful institution going.
fond regards
Lesley" |
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| Patricia Girolami, Perugia, Italy |
| "What would I do without you, I love being part of your stitching family and I thank you all for your wonderful publications, explanations and designs. They take a lot of dedication, work and most important of all.... Love. (X)" |
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| Fran Compton, B.C., Canada |
| "When I have ordered kits and books from you I have always been very pleased with your prompt attention and your care in sending the order. Thanks, Fran" |
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