It's that special day: Sew Mama, Sew's May Giveaway Day!
I love participating in SMS's Giveaway Day - hundreds of blogs will be giving away fun stuff all week, so visit the link to check out what you can win.
This time, I'm giving away a copy of Amy Karol's Bend the Rules with Fabric, and two fat quarters of vintages linens.
If you haven't read the Bend the Rules books, you'll love them! Very inspiring stuff.
To enter you must:
- Leave a comment on this post before 9pm on May 25th
- Leave your email address in the comment
- Live anywhere on planet earth
If you'd like, you can leave me a link to the most inspiring project you've recently come across. I love new inspiration!
The winner will be chosen at random on Friday morning. Good luck, and happy Giveaway Day!
Not so much a project, more a really inspiring art project. I absolutely adore the pairing of gems and words. http://poppytalk.blogspot.com/2011/05/rock-collecting.html.
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Love your post on craft fairs. I'm a craft fair fan myself!
ReplyDeleteI live in Singapore and I love flower-flower fabric.
ReplyDeleteThose or some of my favprite colors!
ReplyDeletei was just looking at one of those books yesterday. Very inspiring.
ReplyDeleteLovely giveaway, thanks! Laura x
ReplyDeleteI would love this book. For inspiration one of the best places to visit is www.oneprettything.com. Stack loads of great projects all the time.
ReplyDeleteNow I wish I had saved the link but I just read about an 'embroidery quilt' project and I'm very excited and inspired by that idea.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the chance to win! Not really a project per se, but definitely inspiring: http://hollylevell.tumblr.com/post/4778337033/the-shopping-set-so-far-im-really-starting-to
ReplyDeleteThanx for a great giveaway
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The book seems to be really interesting.
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I love sewing and hate rules! Thanks for the chance to win. tiedyediva at gmail.com
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win! I have been recently inspired to try some quilting with vintage linens...inspired by Rita at RedPepperquilts. If you haven't seen her latest couple of quilts made with reclaimed vintage linens, check them out.
ReplyDeletesmargster@msn.com
I have read the book! I checked it out at the library but would love to own it! Cute fabric as well
ReplyDeletelove your giveaway! meadows.marybeth@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI remember when that book came out, it sounded really interesting at the time :) Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaway! Please count me in!
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Great Giveaway! Thanks for the chance! gougeonathome@charter.net (Allison)
ReplyDeleteHow funny...I just checked this book out of the library and decided it was so great I needed to actually buy a copy. Thanks for the chance to win one!
ReplyDeleteDarn I'm a Martian (ok not really LOL) nugglemama at hotmail dot com
ReplyDeleteI've heard so many good things about the Bend the Rules books!
ReplyDeleteBook looks great and the fabric is lovely. There is so much inspiration out there, I wouldn't know where to begin!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDelete-craftytofu at yahoo dot com
Awesome giveaway! Thank you :)
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Lately, I've been finding lots of crafty inspiration via Pintrest.com!
wonderful bundle. thanks for the chance to win them!
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Great giveaway, I would love to win!
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~JamieS@ Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom
So cute and I really would love that book! Here is a project I found recently http://pinterest.com/pin/25531873/ sarahbeth_smiles@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI love Amy Karol's books--she is awesome!
ReplyDeleteI live on planet earth!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the giveaway - I've wanted to read this book for awhile now.
blueberryblues5(at)gmail(dot)com
The book looks interesting! I get much of my inspiration these days from reading quilting blogs! (They make me think!)
ReplyDeleteI love that book but don't actually own it :)
ReplyDeleteOh, I really desire that book!!!
ReplyDeletethanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI live in Victoria BC, Canada. What a great giveaway. I would love a copy of this book. I am teaching a friend to sew and this would make a great gift for her too. If you get a chance, I would love for you to enter my giveaway :)
ReplyDeleteG'Day! I'm here for the Sew, Mama, Sew Giveaway Day! Please visit me, too:
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Deborah
Homemaker Honey
@Homemaker_Honey
homemakerhoney.com
homemakerhoney @gmail .com
fun stuff - I've been collecting vintage sheets for a quilt.
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaway...Thanks for the chance..
ReplyDeletevery cute fabric!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great book!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the wonderful giveaway!! Here is my latest inspirational find ...
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Cheers!
Rachel
http://www.DewberryLane.com
HappyQuilting at DewberryLane dot com
Hey... that's me! I live on planet Earth, hooray!
ReplyDelete(and hooray for vintage linens!!!)
Thank you for the chance to win :)
zabecc(at)hotmail(dot)com
I just saw these origami stars today that I'm in love with: http://southerngirlquilts.blogspot.com/2011/02/tutorial-origami-pinwheels.html
ReplyDeleteMy husband says I'm spending more time online seeking inspiration than I am stitching on my new machine :) Love the www!!
ReplyDeleteI have her first book, Bend The Rules Sewing - didn't know about this one. I know I do love vintage sheets though~ what a treat!
ReplyDeleteI have been wanting this book forever!
ReplyDeletealisonDblanchard [at] yahoo [dot] com
I love those vintage sheets!! Haven't heard of the book yet but I've become 'addicted' to fabric and sewing so I'm sure I'll love it :) fenna_otten at yahoo dot ca
ReplyDeleteI didn't know she had this book! I've been wanting her other one for some time... and getting it for free would be just plain dreamy! (even though you've already mailed me such lovely bracelets :D) Your vintage fabric included is WAY CUTE too!!!!
ReplyDeleteI have this project book marked for my next undertaking, am I crazy??? I can crochet a straight line so far- hehe http://www.kusine.com/hooking/hottiebluelagoon.htm#notes
Thanks for the chance to win :D Thestitchylife@gmail.com
Don't know these books - looks great. Thanks for a chance.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this giveaway !
ReplyDeletemarika_ouellet@hotmail.com
i haven't read the book yet-but i'd love to
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win, I love new projects!
ReplyDeleteThat book looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteodessa.who.rox@gmail.com
Found that book at the library and would love to own it! thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteSuch cute fabric, and the book looks like an interesting read. Thanks for the giveaway!
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Cute fabric! Love to look thru the book! Thanks for the chance. SChalle171@aol.com
ReplyDeleteGiveaways are so fun, but I am on overload...
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ReplyDeleteSarah @ Kiwi Gets Crafty
http://kiwigetscrafty.blogspot.com (I can be contacted through my blog)
i love your etsy moustaches. they are the best.
ReplyDeleteLoving the vintage linens. Am feeling all inspired by the Flickr Single Girl Support Group, not just because of all the fabulous quilts and cushions people have made but for the support, guidance and assistance everyone offered one another.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome idea and I love the vintage fabric!! Thanks so much for the giveaway!
ReplyDelete- Gracie (thimblethief@gmail.com)
lovely fabrics!
ReplyDeletemandicoulter@gmail.com
What a lovely generous giveaway, beautiful fabric.
ReplyDeletelily (lilyvalentine@hotmail.co.uk)
I would love to win this book...and the pretty vintage fabric! Thanks
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i'd love a chance to win! gooberific@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteOooh, vintage linens--Love them!
ReplyDeleteI borrowed Bend The Rules from the library a while ago, and loved it, and added it to my list to purchase, it would be amazing to win a copy. And vintage linens? Well, I have a passionate love affair with them!
ReplyDeleteavital at gmail dot com
Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeletevery cute fabric! jnine_n(at)hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteBeautiful fabric and I would love that book.
ReplyDeletekirkandalice (at) gmail (dot) com
Love it! I've been hearing a lot about that book, and would love to get my hands on it.
ReplyDeletemissa.moe@gmail.com
Thanks for the chance to win such a nice prize!
ReplyDeletepstaveley(at)roadrunner(dot)com
I live on planet Earth! At least physically. Thanks for the chance to win! :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome! I call Planet Earth home.
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking about giving this project a whirl:
http://www.lowescreativeideas.com/idea-library/projects/Side_Tables_0511.aspx
catherineh_78 (AT) yahoo (DOT) com
I love vintage linens so this must be for me (wish wish) What a fun blog. I will have to come back and visit you. thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAngie
www.quiltingmelodies.blogspot.com
Lovely fabrics. I'm currently obsessed with cloth diaper patterns. I want to build a stash.
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wonderful blog you have, also a great giveaway
ReplyDeleteI live on earth :-). Thanks for the giveaway!
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WOW! Love those fabrics. Nice package of goodies. :)
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I do live on earth but apparently i'm in my own little world. I hope that still counts ;)
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Yes please, add me too. I live in New Zealand way down in the Southern Hemisphere, wonder if you know where that is?
ReplyDeleteLovely giveaway! :) Thanks for participating!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win!thanks.
ReplyDeleteGreat prize. Thank you!
ReplyDeletelovely giveaway. verypurpleperson just posted a hat tutorial which was inspiring. susan.h.hwang@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI live on Earth :) WOOT!! Yipee :)
ReplyDeletecandy at fiber dot net
This would be lovely to win - thanks for the great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great giveaway - I haven't seen the latest bend the rules book yet!
ReplyDeleteLove the fabrics! jenilynmulkey @ yahoo dot com. I'm hosting a giveaway too at www.gritsandgiggles.blogspot.com . Check it out!
ReplyDeletePertty fabrics! I recently came across a tea wallet but don't have the link. Sorry. Thanks for the chance to win your giveaway.
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Great fabric. Thanks for the chance to win your giveaway.
ReplyDeleteJust love the felt ball necklace from Purl Soho:
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Love, love, LOVE your giveaway! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaway! My email is ericajackman2000 (at) hotmail (dot) com
ReplyDeleteI've heard raving reviews about Bend the Rules, and I think it'd be a great addition to my now growing sewing book collection :)
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thanks!
That is a great book which I have never seen before, and I LOVE vintage fabrics!
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Great giveaway, thanks!
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Cute fabric and you can't have too many quilting books I think.
ReplyDeletebreejackson at hotmail dot com
Wow! Thanks for the great giveaway. I love inspiring books. In fact, lately I've been inspired by Linen Crafts: 40 Projects for Home & Body by Florence Le Maux. It's lovely.
ReplyDeleteammieloris (at) hotmail (dot) com
That's very pretty fabric. My latest inspiration has come from pinterest, which I spend entirely too much time on. I have bookmarked sooooo many tutorials!
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaway! emgilley at hotmail dot com
Oh, those fabrics remind me so much of the sheets at my grandmother's house! I love them!
ReplyDeletethanks for the chance to win :)
ReplyDeleteLovely giveaway -- thank you!
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ReplyDeletecathy.erickson1@gmail.com
Can you believe I haven't read either of the BTR books yet?
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Great giveaway, love that vintage fabric!!!
ReplyDeletethanks for participating in the giveaway! would be nice to win something for once!
ReplyDeletejenny
overallbaby@gmail.com
Bend the rules is SUCH a good name for a sewing book.
ReplyDeletejshen37 at gmail dot com
Great giveaway! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThis is s fab giveaway, love the vintage linens. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteThanks for a great giveaway - I've been eying that book but never got around to getting it! :)
ReplyDeleteMy sister would love this book :> And those linens look so nice!
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/gabby-girl/5545068286/in/faves-sarah_petit/ I thought this was such a cute idea
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Super prize! I love those linens! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteOh I have seen rave review of that book, thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful fabric!
ReplyDeleteIm fasinating by the art quilts - especially portraits. Some of those are amazing! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteAmy Karol lives in the same city as me. I saw her speak at a book store about her newest book. I never purchased a copy cause I was very broke at time. I would really love to win. Thanks for the chance,that fabric is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAs far as inspiration have you ever seen her work?
http://www.dscherer.com/
Hello,
ReplyDeleteI haven't read the book-should be interesting.
Oh dear. . I haven't read this book. The vintage fabric is uber lovely. Great giveaway my dear.
ReplyDeletesuch a great giveaway, katie! here's a recent project i found inspiring: http://bugsandfishes.blogspot.com/2011/03/how-to-embroidered-faux-bois-heart.html
ReplyDeletethanks!
This book has been on my wish list for so long!
ReplyDeleteI don't actually know the rules, so Amy Karol's book is perfect. And I love vintage fabric. Thanks!
ReplyDeletekristie_keely(at)yahoo(d0t)com
That fabric is fantastic!! Very curious about the book, too!
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteI love the fabric! I haven't seen that book yet. I'll have to check it out if I don't win. ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway!Fabric looks so fresh!
ReplyDeleteNinu
The book looks great & I love the vintage fabrics!
ReplyDeleteMade by Rae's spring top sew-along inspired me to make something for myself--3 summer shirts!
ReplyDeletedvdenter (at) gci (dot) net
I just picked up a vintage sewing book that has filled me with inspiration (but sorry, I don't have a link).
ReplyDeleteI've not heard of this book before - sounds interesting!
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Squeee!!!!! I <3 your blog btw.....
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Thanks for the chance :D
ReplyDeletefsarah09 at gmail dot com
wonderful !!! i love it. x
ReplyDeleteLove your blog...it is new to me and INSPIRING! All I usually new for new ideas is open up Pinterest!!
ReplyDeleteThanks!!
I live in Germany and I love vintage fabric.
ReplyDeleteI'm a newbie at sewing and I'd love to have a copy of the book. The fabrics are lovely too!
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Sounds like a great book - thanks for the chance! I'm in New Hampshire, but I went to college in Chicago...love it there!
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ReplyDeleteThis whole giveaway day has brought so much inspiration that my head is just spinning!
ReplyDeleteThank you for this amazing chance.
Thanks for the giveaway. It's lovely.
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technically i live on planet earth - but i'm not sure my brain does!
ReplyDeleteI love the Angry Chicken, she is so creative!
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ReplyDeleteI need some inspiring stuff. Thanks for the chance.
Thanks for the chance! thurbs8(at)yahoo(dot)com.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a super fun book and I love the linens! Thanks for the chance to win! jinglesells at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteLove your giveaway!
ReplyDeletemelindacopelan(at)yahoo(dot)com
I would love this book
ReplyDeletecheeksb78(at)yahoo(dot)com
I've found lots of great blogs via Sew Mama Sew. It's going to take some time to give them all a good look over and find all their beautiful things. Your felt mounted owls and hearts are lovely.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win a copy of Amy Karol's book
ReplyDeleteThank you
I recently picked up a copy of this book at the library and LOVED IT! I would love a copy of my own, and I can definitely see those wonderful vintage linens fitting into my stash perfectly
ReplyDeleteI'm into books, I can read and read some more and then I actually don't get any sewing done!
ReplyDeleteBend the Rules Sewing was the first sewing book I ever purchased. I've been eyeing this book for some time - what a generous giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win!!
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Thanks for the fabulous giveaway!
ReplyDeleteAwesome giveaway! I have the Bend the Rules Sewing book and would love to have this book as well! Thanks a lot!
ReplyDeleteI've been inspired by the Pennies From Heaven quilt. Thank you for a great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the generous giveaway!
ReplyDeleteLovely gifts... I hope I am the lucky one..
Well, I am from Malaysia.
Nice giveaway! Inspiring...Not sure if you sew for children, but if you do run out now and get a copy of Sewing clothes kids love. I was truly inspired to step up my game after reading that book.
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I recently saw a photo of mobiles using fabric hoops. great if you have kids!
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I live on earth! Hehe, I'm waving from up here in the great white north. Thanks for a great giveaway.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great giveaway! Thanks for posting it :)
ReplyDeletemegan at curiouspanda dot com
What sweet fabric!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous fabric!
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makedoandgemATgooglemailDOTcom
I need some rule breakin' here. :)
ReplyDeletejillseeu@hotmail.com
I am from Malaysia.
ReplyDeleteAwesome giveaway.
Thanks for the chance.
hello! thanks for the chance to win. I recently discovered this memory game, I was thinking of doing a matching fabric game for my daughter and this idea brightened me up :http://www.purlbee.com/the-purl-bee/2011/5/20/from-the-purl-beehive-emilys-memory-game.html
ReplyDeleteI so need this book. I'm a rules person so I need a little inspiration to help me bend them!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win.
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Oh, I love those prints! Thanks!
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Great giveaway! Thak you
ReplyDeleteAna
anaeosviraventos@gmail.com
This book sounds awesome. thanks for the chance to win!
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Thanks for the chance to win, this book sounds awesome! krystinajiron [at] gmail [dot] com
ReplyDeleteLove love love! I wish I had inspiration to share, but alas, I don't! I'm looking for some, too! Japanese craft books always get me thinking...I'm having a giveaway of vintage sewing stuff on my blog, Foziewisp. Please stop by! Thanks!
ReplyDeletethanks for the giveaway
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Thanks for the giveaway--I've only recently become inspired to use scraps of vintage cloth for bags and trims, so fun!
ReplyDelete~Heather
sabine4242 at gmail dot com
I love vintage linens!
ReplyDeleteThat books been on my wishlist for quite a while - thanks!
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OoOoh, that book, want!
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaway!!
ReplyDeletesweatereyes (at) hotmail (dot) uk (dot) com
Lovely! Thanks so much
ReplyDeleteviolet_bg1(at)yahoo(dot)co(dot)uk
I haven't been inspired by anything recently!
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Sew I hope I win. Ha Ha
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win.
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Thanks for the chance to win!
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What a great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful giveaway :)
ReplyDeleteI'm really excited about checking out the Bend the Rules books!
ReplyDeleteFun giveaway! :-) Thanks so much! thefancyfritter(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteThanks for the lovely giveaway! The book looks amazing...and don't get me started on the fabrics...x
ReplyDeletecarmenvm@web.de
Sweet giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win:)
ReplyDeletewoodlandrabbit@yahoo.com
I've never read any of the "Bend the Rules" books, so I'd love to win.
ReplyDeleteclothdiapermom@yahoo.com
glad i just moved from mars to earth :)
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Never seen this book--always fun to find a new one! Lovely fabrics!
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Hi and thanks for the great giveaway!
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What a great giveaway! Thank you :)
ReplyDeleteWow!! Would love to win this fabulous giveaway.
ReplyDeleteThis book looks great.
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Greetings from Winnipeg, Canada!
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