Questions Answered, Contest Winner, and a Coupon Code

Wow, you guys blew me away with your 652 comments! AND you got me to the big 100 on both my blog followers and facebook fans? Ya'll are awesome.

It was great watching as the comments came rolling in, I so enjoyed reading what you guys would do with the charm pack (so many great ideas, and I found it amusing how many of you would be content to just spread out the fabric squares and gape!) and what could potentially go in the wristlet. Yep, it's a perfect size for your little digital camera or for putting in keys, cash and cards, and chapstick for a night out or quick trip. Many of you said you'd give it to a special little girl in your life, and I think that's the sweetest!

Normally I try to respond more individually to blog comments, but given the number I find it easier this time to say a big group thank you to everyone! And I'd like to answer the questions that were asked, as well. The fabric for the wristlet is Patty Young Flora and Fauna on the outside matched up with Castle Peeps by Lizzy House for the inside and the straps. Yes, the Keyka Lou pattern is a great one to sew! Her designs are brilliant, and her instructions are clear with helpful pictures. As for the iron on labels I put in my bags, I designed them myself and then had them printed through Etsy seller Bitsy Creations.

OK, now let's get to the main event. As promised, I've chosen a random winner from all the entries. And that person is #422... Corina! She commented: "I would love to make a quilted tablecloth for my picnic table. The charm pack would be perfect! The wristlet would perfect to take when walking the dogs. You never know when the ice cream truck will come around!" Fabulous! Sounds like both items will be put to good use. Corina, I've sent you an email and can't wait to be sending a package your way. :-)

I only wish I had something to send out to every one of you! But there is something I can share with everyone, and that's a coupon for my Etsy shop, in which there are more of the cute little wristlets you all have plans for. SO head on over there and enter code GIVEAWAYDAY when you check out. It will give you 25% off anything in my shop... but only until the end of the month, so get a move on!

Hooray for Giveaway Day!

It's time once again for Sew Mama Sew's Giveaway Day! As usual I'm offering something I've made along with some supplies. I know you blog hoppers have a lot of ground to cover today so here's the goodies:

1 made-by-me Hummingbird wristlet

AND 

1 charm pack (42 5" precut squares) of Sherbet Pips

The wristlet is from a Keyka Lou pattern and is currently my favorite thing to sew. I've made a few for the shop but this one is just for the giveaway! It's padded a bit so it works as a camera case or just as a cute little essentials bag. Also, I recently won some Sherbet Pips and thought I'd share the love!

  

All you have to do to have a chance to win is this: leave me a comment. Any comment. A nice one preferably. Perhaps about what you'd put in the wristlet and/or what you'd make with the charm pack.

Want a second chance? Just like me on facebook, then come back and leave a separate comment telling me you've done so. Pretty easy peasy, huh?

I'll choose one winner at random from all the comments on or around May 25th, then get the prizes sent out right away. 

Thanks for stopping by and have a great giveaway day!

UPDATE: Comments now closed to pick winner. Thanks everyone!

It's a great day for a giveaway!

Yes, it's that time again: Sew, Mama, Sew! is hosting another Giveaway Day, and I'm happy to be a part of it once more. Last time I was really blown away by the response to my tea wallet and fabric giveaway. This time again I'm doing something handmade along with supplies, because I know I sure love both categories!

For the handmade item, I'm giving away a coaster set made from Heather Bailey's Nicey Jane fabrics. I LOVE this fabric collection and had been itching to get my hands on it. I finally got some for a larger project (to be revealed later) but had enough to fool around with too.

At my house, it seems we always have several glasses going at a time, for tea, juice, water, margaritas, milkshakes... I've found that I really love having some extra coasters handy. (No one likes little rings left on the table!)

The four coasters are each about 4.5" square. All four have Church Flowers in green on one side, then on the other side two have Welcome Road in slate and two have Lindy Leaf in blue. They're double stitched around the edges and oh so happy!

As for the supplies part of the giveaway, I'm adding in a fat quarter of Jay McCarroll Woodland Wonderland fabric: Leaning Trees. I got more than I needed of this for a project I'm working on and thought someone might enjoy using the rest. It has been pre-washed and is good to go for the winner.

Want to win? All you have to do for your chance is to leave me a comment. If you have time, I'd really appreciate it if you'd check out my Etsy shop and tell me what you like best in it. A winner will be chosen at random around May 20th. (I'll ship to the US or Canada.)

Thanks for looking and happy giveaway day!

Everyone loves a Giveaway!

Sew, Mama, Sew! is hosting another Giveaway Day! Last time, in May, I really enjoyed looking at everyone's blogs and shops and seeing what was offered. I even won something! I should have mentioned it sooner, but I won something really cool from Pins & Thimbles. Anne was great to work with, she used my Echino fabric and turned it into the custom wrist wallet you see below.


(I love this idea so much, btw, you just slip on what looks like a cuff, but inside you can stash some cash and a key. Great for a quick trip out of the house. I keep mine handy by the door for when I need it.) Anyway, I'm not giving that away. It's all mine! If you want your own, go check out Pins & Thimbles on Etsy.

But, without further ado, here's the Giveaway loot I have to offer! Since I love both crafting and handmade goods, I'm giving away a combo. In the supplies category, I'm including one yard of fabric. It's Lizzy House, Red Letter Day, Pearl Bracelet, Feather. I did wash it when I first bought it, then folded it up and didn't ever use it -- I was on an orange kick, but ended up choosing a different shade for my project. I hope someone out there will love it and put it to good use!


In the handmade goods category, I've crafted a little tea bag wallet. I used Heather Ross West Hill fabric with horses and flowers. You can put a few tea bags in the pockets and you are good to go. (It would make a really nice gift, too, perhaps wrapped up with a pretty teacup or mug.) I really love the button for the closure, it's a super-cute vintage horse button!














So, wanna win? ;-) All you have to do is leave me a comment, letting me know what your favorite tea is. Around December 6th I will choose a winner at random and send off the goodies. (Please note I am only shipping in the US.)

Thanks for looking. Happy Giveaway Day!

Sock Monkey PJs

As soon as I saw the "Goodnight Monkey" fabrics by Erin Michaels for Moda, I knew I had to have some. The cute little sleepy-time monkeys were just screaming out to be made into pjs. And they come in flannel -- even better!

Thanks to a pattern sale and the Sew Mama Sew September Pajama Party Sew-Along, I finally finished up some pj pants. (Just in time, too!)


No, I didn't make the pj shirt or slippers I'm sporting here, although I had been putting off mending that Paul Frank monkey shirt, and making the pajama pants motivated me to finish.

The pattern I used was Simplicity 2821, and it was very easy and fast. (I mean, we're talking about elastic waist pants here.) The pattern also includes a pajama top, which I might still make. I need more fabric for that, though. (Btw, I bought this fabric at Whipstich on Etsy, where there's currently a flood sale going on. Check it out for some bargains!)


Although I followed the measurements to get my size, I think I actually could have gone a size smaller for these. Since I am short I also had to move the waistband. They still seem baggy, but I guess that's ok for pjs.

Finished sewing the pants yesterday and broke them in last night. They are super comfy! I love the flannel and the fabric design (Monkey in the Moon = sock monkeys in a night sky with stars and bananas for moons). I think today might have to be a stay-in-your-pjs-all-day day!

Hooray for May Giveaway Day!

Checkout the link below to Sew, Mama, Sew! for the lists of items up for grabs on May Giveaway Day. (Wow, there's a lot of generous bloggers out there.) Wish I had my act more together in time to offer something here. As it is, I'll just point you in the right direction and offer best wishes for winning!