giveaway: interweave knits magazines

I found one more thing of interest at the textile sale: a bag of Interweave Knits magazines for only 25 cents each. They are various issues from 2001-2003. Some had a few patterns that had been cut out, but for a quarter each, I figured they’d be great just for inspiration.
Well, I found quite a [...]

sew, mama, sew giveaway day!

Congratulations to Vicki for winning the Sew, Mama, Sew giveaway tote bag!
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I’m participating in Sew, Mama, Sew’s giveaway day again. I just love this idea. You can enter my giveaway below and then head over to their website and enter hundreds more! (Yes, hundreds!)

I’m giving away [...]

giveaway winner!

Trudy of Sewing with Trudy won her choice of a pillow cover. I’ve seen some of her work over at Wardrobe Refashion. She has pledged for LIFE — how awesome is that! Someday I hope to have the sewing skills to make that commitment.
Thanks to all who entered my giveaway. I’ve really enjoyed visiting [...]

sew, mama, sew december giveaway day!

After much deliberation, and not much sewing over the weekend because of a sick little girl, I’m giving away one of my remote control pillow covers for Sew, Mama, Sew’s Giveaway Day.

You get to pick whichever one you want. You can even pick the decorative pillow cover, even though it doesn’t have a pocket. [...]

sew mama sew giveaway day!

I’m participating in Sew Mama Sew’s Giveaway Day on December 2nd. Last spring I gave away this tote, made out of an upcycled tablecloth. This coming Wednesday I’ll be giving away another handcrafted item. I’m thinking another tote, because that’s what I do best. Any other suggestions?

sew, mama, sew may giveaway day

I’m participating in Sew, Mama, Sew’s May Giveaway Day. Remember that beautiful tablecloth I was going to make into tote bags? Here’s the first one!

The top has a slight curve because the tablecloth is round. I love how the trim fabric contrasts with the floral print. The lace tape really pulls it together!

I’ll be making [...]