i got your number(s)... and wait! no wheat!??

yes, it's time for another giveaway...

some numbers - for canisters, mailbox, front door...

whatever you want 

(if you win that is).

(see last post to see my canisters)

I will draw the winner on monday, september 27th.

why so long you ask?

well, i am spoiled and will be going to this with my mom!

an early birthday present from her.

i am so excited and promise to give a full report when i get back.

on the health side of things, i found out that i am gluten intolerant.

boo hoo hoo!  weeping and wailing!!!!

those of you that know me well, know how much i adore my bread, so i am struggling with this one.

any one know any great websites or recipes for me??  pretty please????

if  you want to win the numbers, just leave a comment.  have a wonderful week =)...

and the winner is...

Her Majesty the Queen!

Congratulations!

And to the rest of you - thanks so much for all your comments.  

I'm sure I'll have something more to giveaway soon :)

tote - ally done!

Well, what started out as a purse, ended up more like a tote.  
I've switched to a bigger purse/tote myself lately...

so, here it is

It measures 14 inches tall by 13 and a half inches wide.  The is a cell phone pocket on the outside and a zippered pocket on the inside, as well as a carbiner clip for keys and lots of pockets.

If you want it, be sure to leave a comment.

I will draw the winner next Monday (May24th).

Best of luck! :)

decisions, decisions...

here you go -

please choose your top two and let me know... 

 a CUTE twill!

 all cotton

 all cotton

all cotton

sturdy canvas

all cotton

so, if you leave a comment, it counts as an entry 

for the finished purse :)

if you left a comment on this post,

you already have one entry to your name ;)

congratulations!

new to the shop... and a fabric decision

I'm finally adding a couple of things to the shop.  Sewing is such a stress reliever for me - and having a patient husband is priceless :)

First up a Spring Table Runner -

 And second, a big lap quilt.  I love these fabrics!

I need a better picture of the back - 

too many tree shadows and it is looking wonky, 

but it really is straight...

 On the purse "front", there seems to be a 
general consensus about fabric #2.  

What great taste you all have!  

Amy Butler's "Daisy Chain"!  

fun  fun  fun!

I look forward to making and giving another purse away :)

Drumroll Please!

And the winner of purse #2 is.....


JEN!

Be sure to vote for the fabric (next post) for the next purse :)

Your vote counts!

I have had a tough time finding fabric for the next purse, so I decided to pull some out of my stash and let you decide.  Choose your top three favorites from below and then we will vote from those top three.  Voting will end next Wednesday, March 10th and  then we'll choose from the top three. 

Thanks for your help!   
 p.s.  I'll post the winner of purse #2 later today!

thank you for your patience...

At long last!!  My recovery from surgery took longer than expected - and then a cold.  Well, I'm up and at 'em again :)

Here is purse #2 - with a strap - a 32" strap and magnetic snap.

To thank you for hanging in there with me, if you have already left a comment about this purse on the previous post , but would like to leave another comment on this post, I will put you in for two chances to win.

I don't want to drag this on and on, so I will draw the winner on Thursday March 4th.  And then - I think one more purse to make for your comments.  Any suggestions on the fabric or color combo??

Best of luck!

The Ultimate Purse Project

I need your help... yes - AGAIN!!!!  

(Don't you just hate needy friends!)

I want to create the ultimate purse - for a busy woman... and am in need of your suggestions, critiquing and general good advice.  (You're so good at that!)

Sooooo, here goes.  I have started with this purse as a starting point (tutorial I used found here).

This is my first effort...

In return for all your wonderful advice, you will be entered in a giveaway for the purse you see above (made with Amy Butler fabric on the inside and a tan flannel on the inside).

I like it, but already know it is too small and doesn't have enough inside compartments.  I am not crazy about the strap meeting in the middle on the top.  I have considered "D" rings - again, any suggestions you have will be greatly appreciated.  From your suggestions, I will make another "prototype", which I 'm sure will not be the ultimate purse yet - so more comments and suggestions, and another giveaway... till finally and hopefully I will have an ultimate purse to make and then sell on Etsy :)

So - suggest away and tell your friends - so they can suggest away.

And the winner is...

Well you should know me by now.  I picked two again...
Soooo, I will say--- and the winners are......

Lacy and Tifani!

Congrats and Happy New Year!

Ho Ho Ho! and Yippey Skippy! = A Giveaway!

Hurray! 

The presents for cousins are done!!

Capes for the young ones...

Very simple knits - cut with pinking shears and then an embroidered shield... 

hopefully = 2 happy super heroes.

A Cardinals pillow for a teenage fan :)

And two cute pillows for two cute nieces...

 

AND!!!!!

because I had my very first ETSY sale today (YIPPEY SKIPPY!!!!!!)

it's time for another giveaway... and to reward you for reading this whole post...

I will be giving away one of the cute personalized pillows - you choose the color - with the 

fluffy soft white back :)

Leave a comment and make sure I can reach you

and let's close it say... 

January 1st, 2010.  

A great way to start the year!

Hope you are enjoying your Christmas preparations.

Lots of Love,

And the winner is...

Actually the winners are - I decided to two winners  :)

drumroll please.............................................................

Tifani  !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!                  

&                             

Katie   !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I will contact both of you soon and find out what you want :)

I promise to do another giveaway soon.  

Any suggestions what I should give away???

Thanks for all your comments :)

Giveaway!

Lila Tueller is giving away some YUMMY fabric from her new Eden line.  

Now you know I love you, because I am sharing this info with you... I could just keep it to myself, but, no, 

I care about you too much!  

Click on this

giveaway

  for your chance.

Best of luck (I think :) )

Today is the day!

I'll be posting the winner of our first giveaway later tonight...
If you hurry, you can still enter. Good luck to all and thanks for all the very nice words. It has been very encouraging :)

Our First Giveaway!

Well, my impatience is showing...
I was going to wait and do this for our 100th post, but what's a post or two between friends? :)


I made these cuties... Have I mentioned before how much i LOVE Heather Bailey's fabric?? (I am assuming you can tell they are potholders)

I've put a few things in my very new Etsy shop... but would love some help.
If you want to enter the giveaway,
please leave a comment, and if you would like to, I welcome any suggestions.

I'll probably leave the giveaway open for a couple of weeks and then let you know who the lucky winner is.
Thanks for stopping by!
Stay cozy...
I'll keep my fingers crossed for you :)