Hey Folks!
So, my 10 days of giveaways birthday bash did not go down as I planned. Life got in the way and I am back to finish what I started back in December. I have to say, my 40th year of life has started off with quite some action...all good..but time consuming! I have found myself in a place where I really have to sit back, take assessment of all the little things I do and figure out what really makes sense for me to focus on given the amount of time in one day. More on where all of this stands later, but know that I am sorry for keeping you all hanging like that!
Okay, first, let me announce the winners from Giveaway Day 1 and Giveaway Day 2. I used the random number generator to pick the winners.
Day 1 winner:
Here are your random numbers:
73
Timestamp: 2011-02-03 16:56:12 UTC
Congrats to Jackie...you've won the autographed copy of Amy Butler's newest book and a $20 gift card to my fabric shop!
What a fun giveaway! I have one of Amy B's books and have made several things. Her books are great, and would always love some of your fabric! Happy Birthday!
How generous of you to share with others while you celebrate. Jackie
Day 2 winners:
Here are your random numbers:
23 26
Timestamp: 2011-02-03 16:51:12 UTC
Congrats to Sharonj. You won 3 charm packs.
Wow have liked a few, but one I keep going back to is Modern Meadow by Joel Dewberry. Thanks
And congrats to Danielle...you also won 3 charm packs as well!
there are a couple in this list! ita a hoot , dream on and lily and will, fingers crossed!!
Please send me your addresses so I can get your goodies off in the mail to you!
Now for the remaining items. I've grouped them into 6 prizes. So they'll be 6 different winners chosen.
Prize #1 includes the following items:
A copy of Elizabeth Hartman's book The Practical Guide to Patchwork
Prize #2 includes the following:
I yard of each of the 5 fabrics shown from Timeless Treasures Collection called Poppy, so 5 yards total. These fabrics are 100% cotton, 44 inches wide and great for quilts, home dec items, clothing and more.
Prize#3 includes the following:
1 yard of each of the 5 fabrics shown from Timeless Treasures Clementine Collection, so 5 yards total. These fabrics are 100% cotton voiles and are about 54" wide. They are super soft and lightweight, great for clothing, scarves and other accessories. They would work great in a quilt as well!
Prize#4 includes:
1 copy of Little Girls Big Style by Mary Abreau for Stash Books.
Prize#5 includes the following:
1/2 yard cuts of the 8 fabrics shown from Moda's It's A Hoot Collection, so 4 yards total. These fabrics are 100% cotton, quilting weight, 44 inches wide and just lovely!
Prize #6 includes the following:
1 crib sized bamboo quilt batting from Windline and 1 fq of each of the Kaffe Fassett Shot Cotton fabrics shown (so a total of 2.5 yards).
To enter this giveaway, simply leave a comment telling me which item(s) you'd most like to win and tell me one (or more) of your sewing resolutions for 2011! The editors of Stitch asked that question of us designers who are featured in the Winter 2011 issue that is out now, and I just love reading everyone's answers in the magazine, so I'd like to hear yours as well!
One entry per person on this one. As usual, I'll use the random number generator to determine the 6 winners.
This giveaway is open until next Friday, February 11, 2011. I'll close comments then and announce winners shortly thereafter! Good luck to you all and I look forward to reading your comments.
Hugs!
Sheree
hi Sheree!
thanks so much for letting me know i was one of the winners!! how exciting : )
my email address is danielleheartschris@live.com.au, if you can email me and i'll let you know my postage details : )
Posted by: danielle | February 04, 2011 at 05:22 PM
My choices are #1 and #6 because I have just really got to finish my christmas quilt this year. Happy 40th Birthday!!
Posted by: Theresa N | February 04, 2011 at 05:41 PM
i'd love #6 or #3! my 2011 sewing resolution is working on one project at a time and not start the next one until it's finished! thanks so much for the giveaway!
Posted by: Tong | February 04, 2011 at 05:52 PM
Oh wow, you are so generous! My favorite is prize #5. I'm a sucker for polka dots.
One of my quilting resolutions is to actually make some of the patterns in the quilting books that I have. I tend to keep doing stuff from the internet when I have these gorgeous books sitting on my shelf!
Posted by: Becky | February 04, 2011 at 06:18 PM
Happy belated birthday and congratulations on your interview. My choices from most to least of the 6 prizes you are generously offering are: 1,2,5,6,3,4
My goals: make more quilts including one with applique. Learn to use my mother's new computerized sewing machine and teach her (which includes learning how to machine quilt on it). Thank you for this lovely giveaway. I've often visited your blog only to see there was no post. Welcome back!
Posted by: Marcia W. | February 04, 2011 at 06:27 PM
I would so love to have a copy of the Elizabeth Hartman's book or the Kaffe Fasset shot cottons! So yummy!
For this year I resolved to join some VQB so that I could be challenged to make blocks I probably would not have made for myself.
Posted by: Bryanna | February 04, 2011 at 06:32 PM
Thanks so much for coming back, Sheree -- we missed you!:)
My resolution is definitely to get a better hang of free-motion quilting. In that vein, I'd love if you could put me down for prize #1! Thanks again!
Posted by: Carmen | February 04, 2011 at 06:40 PM
I would LOVE to have the shot cottons and bamboo batting. I love, love, love all things Kaffe. My sewing resolution for this year is to try to finish one of my Christmas crafts every month so they don't pile up at the end. I didn't succeed in January, though. :(
Posted by: Chelley Black | February 04, 2011 at 06:40 PM
I love the fabrics in prize number five because they would work so well for the summer dresses I am going to make for my granddaughter. My sewing resolution for 2011 is to feel less pressure and enjoy each project I make.
Posted by: Mary on Lake Pulaski | February 04, 2011 at 06:54 PM
i love the shot cottons...so yummy!
resolving to use more stash...even the really truely lovely stuff...and use it for at least one quilt for my family! but hopefully more than one!
Posted by: Jenny | February 04, 2011 at 07:04 PM
It's a tie between 5 and 6. I love them both! My resolution this year was to do more handwork. That could be embroidery, sashiko, applique, etc. I just feel like it is something I haven't really tried and I'd like to learn something new!
Posted by: Mary P | February 04, 2011 at 07:06 PM
They are all wonderful but if I HAD to choose I'd say the Moda It's a Hoot fabric is my fav-o-rite followed closely by the Timeless Treasures Clementine Collection.
My sewing resolution is to simple DO IT MORE. : )
Posted by: Ranelle | February 04, 2011 at 07:23 PM
what a giveaway!! Definitely lovin' the "its a hoot." How is everyone's resolution not to SEW MORE?! mine always will be!
Posted by: Crystal Stanworth | February 04, 2011 at 07:32 PM
Any one of these prizes would be fabulous, but if I had to pick, I'd say the It's a Hoot fabric would be my first choice. I am still working on using up what I have on hand, so that will continue to be my resolution for this year.
MGM
Posted by: Mary Grace McNamara | February 04, 2011 at 07:33 PM
I'd love #5 or #6 for my quilting projects. Love the It's a Hoot dots and Kaffe shot cottons are WONDERFUL. #3 would be great for my newest endeavor - trying to make clothing. Thanks for the opportunity and Happy Birthday!
Posted by: angela d. | February 04, 2011 at 07:33 PM
Moda's "It's a Hoot" collection is the one I like to win the most. I always love Moda's fabric. They are great.
As for my sewing resolution for 2011, well, is to finish the potty training pants for my baby girl. It looked so simple until I got into it!!
Posted by: Alina | February 04, 2011 at 07:44 PM
Wow thank you Sheree! I have sent my mailing information to your shop. You are a peach to celebrate your birthday with us all! Sharonj.
Posted by: sharonj | February 04, 2011 at 07:59 PM
I love all the dots in the Hoot collection #5. My sewing resolutions for 2011 include getting my Christmas quilts done before Dec. 1st!
Posted by: PaulaK | February 04, 2011 at 08:17 PM
The shot cottons are beautiful and I would adore them in my stash:) finish this darn twin size polar bears and penguin top I have been working on forever. Almost all quilted:)
Posted by: Sara | February 04, 2011 at 08:25 PM
I love the Its a Hoot and also the patchwork book. My resolution is to finish what I start so I do not accumalate unfinished projects. So far I only have two! Better work on those.
Posted by: Jill | February 04, 2011 at 09:35 PM
Hey Sheree, thanks for the giveaway!!! Sorry that you will be moving from Houston, but congrats on the great new home -- I can't wait to see the play space painted! Hope we see you at a meeting before you go!
Posted by: Safieh | February 04, 2011 at 09:40 PM
Prizes 6, 2, and 5 are my favorites, but I love them all. Number 1 would be, but I am already waiting for my copy to arrive from Amazon. My sewing resolution is to learn to quilt this year. I have done some small scale patchwork, but I want to learn more blocks and techniques. I will also learn to make bags more advanced than a basic tote this year.
HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Posted by: Heidi aka Digital Misfit | February 04, 2011 at 10:11 PM
They're all great prizes, but I think I like the It's a Hoot prize pack most of all. My resolution this year was to sew and quilt more!
Posted by: delia | February 04, 2011 at 10:26 PM
Hello,
My favourite prize is #6. My sewing resolution this year to finish things on time not the last moment.
Happy Birthday,
Edit from Hungary
Posted by: Edige | February 04, 2011 at 11:48 PM
These are all great - though I got Elizabeth's book for Christmas, so I hope to win one of the fabric prizes - It's a Hoot or the shot cottons. I wish I could say that I had a 2011 resolution, but I haven't had a chance to put any on paper! For sewing, I want to tackle at least one or two garments...but that's not very specific.
Posted by: Janet K | February 05, 2011 at 01:48 AM