Friday, February 17, 2012

200 Follower Giveaway

Hi everyone,
I mentioned in my last post that I was approaching 200 followers and that my next post would be a giveaway to show my appreciation of you taking the time to visit my blog and for the lovely comments that you leave.
I've made this little set before and a lot of you seemed to like it so here it is again
a tiny sewing bag, needlecase and round pincushion.



Here's a picture showing the inside of the needlecase. All of the fabrics used are by Australian designer Lynette Anderson.




I made a little coin purse to give as a second prize for the runner up
The front has a stitchery design from Lynette's Quilting Cats and Dogs book.



The back of the purse and the inside are finished using the same fabric I used on the bag set




When I told my friend Angela I was doing a giveaway she kindly offered a couple of her beautiful pinbooks to include with each of the giveaways.
These little pinbooks are printed onto good quality cardstock and gently distressed for an aged look.
The insides are finished with wool felt, a tiny bow for decoration and three marking pins.

The winners may each choose one from this selection



inside looks like this



If you're not lucky enough to win one Angela makes the pinbooks to order. She has a wonderful range of designs as you can see here. If you're interested just contact me and I'll put you in touch with her.



So if you'd like to enter the giveaway all you need to do is leave your comment on this post only. I'll draw two winners on 28th February. Good luck!

Margaret

133 comments:

Suburban Stitcher said...

Congratulations on 200! Beautiful giveaway.

Nicola said...

WOW 200 followers, I can sdee why when your posts are such a pleasure to read.

Nancy said...

You are having such a lovely giveaway Margaret, and you know I would love a chance to win! Please enter my name. How fun that Angela's pinbooks are part of the prize!

mindcreativity said...

waow! belle le tue creazioni spero di vincere !!

staci said...

I have long admired your handwork Margaret...and I can see I'm not the only one! Congrats on 200 followers...I hope I'm the lucky one though, lol!!!

VegasJilly said...

What generous and beautiful gifts! Count me in!

Love to Applique said...

Oh Margaret, just beautifully done as usual. Congrats!!! to you

fiore-crea.blogspot.com said...

congratulation and beautifull giveaway

Emma said...

Congratulations! 200 followers...wow! Really like the things you've made, you'll make someone very happy I'm sure.

Michelle said...

Congratulations on your 200 followers Margaret. A lovely kind giveaway, I would be so pleased to be included. Many thanks. Hope you are keeping well.

Virpi said...

Wow, this is a most awsome giveaway I have ever seen. I would love to participate and congratulations for that huge number of your followers.

crafty diane said...

Congratulations on 200 post! What a wonderful giveaway! Please enter me in!
Blessings,
Diane

Elisa said...

Wow Margaret what a beautiful giveaway, congratulations on 200 followers. I would love to be entered into your draw xx

Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri Malinovich) said...

Congratulations on 200 followers! Both giveaways are wonderful and I'd love to be included in the draw and would be tickled to win either one!

plumcake said...

Hi Margaret, your creations are so lovely! Thank you for sharing photos and descriptions...you are an inspiration to me to get going on my projects. Please enter me in your giveaway.

Deb said...

Congratulations on 200 followers!!! Your giveaway is wonderful. You are so talented and I can't believe that you are giving these away!!

Anonymous said...

OMG, I just cannot believe my eyes! These giveaways are SO cute and fresh and elegant ! This is really generous of you, Margareth, and I'm crossing my fingers (AND toes!) that I could maybe be one of the winners ;>)

Best thoughts,
XOXOXOXOXO
NADINE

Rhonda said...

200 followers ...... WOW, good for you! I'd love to win something!

Caz said...

I just love that set,, and the fabrics!!

Anonymous said...

Oh such a lovely giveaway Margaret I would love to enter for it. The designs are gorgeous. Love Angela's pinbooks are delightful and how kind to include some with your giveaway.

Love Hazel

MoonBeam said...

Oh, this is a giveaway full of wonderful things. So sweet. I love the pincushion with the circular pattern of the fabric highlighted. Really nice work.

Congrats on 200+ followers; that is quite an accomplishment. Obviously you are doing something very cool here. Please enter me into the mix.

Thanks.

Bobbi

Kathy A. said...

200 followers = Wonderful.
WOW - what a gorgeous giveaway. I SOOOO hope my name is drawn.
I love those little pinbooks. Please let me know how to get in touch with her.

Katherine said...

Oh, my gosh, Margaret! What wonderful things. Remember I liked the set so much, I had to track down that fabric. Didn't find much, but it's still lingering in my stash somewhere. Congrats on 200! And of course, pick me!

Mouse said...

ooo well done on your followers and just love the prizes you have chosen and the wee pin books are lovely :)
thank you for the chance to win :) love mouse xxxxx

The Patch Craft said...

Wow congratulations on 200 followers. You gifts are beautiful, what a fantastic range of favric, so fresh and clean.

Your friend Angela is very generous too.

Jenny said...

Congratulations on your 200th follower. The give-a-way gifts are beautiful as are all your finishes.

quiltcat said...

oh, what a wonderful giveaway you make. thats so sweet !! hope I hava a chance to win. like your blog, here is so much pretty things to see.
wish you a wonderful weekend
mg elfriede/österreich

Gill said...

Congratulations to you!!
What a fabulous giveaway! Please count me in!

KC'sCourt! said...

What a lovely giveaway
Julie xxxxxxxxxxx

Unknown said...

Congratulations on 200 followers! What a lovely giveaway.

Margaret said...

Congratulations on 200 followers! Any giveaway that involves your wonderful work is a must for me. I hope I win! :D Thank you!

Theresa said...

oh Margaret they are all beautiful. Congratulations on your 200 - well deserved. Are you going to make any of Lynette's new BOMs?

Abby and Stephanie said...

Very lovely and thoughtful giveaway. Your work is always perfection and those little pin books are very sweet as well.

Apple Avenue Quilts said...

What a lovely giveaway! Congratulations on 200 followers, but I don't know of a blog that is more deserving. I am always happy when you post!

Sally said...

The little bag is gorgous. I love the fabrics.

Michele said...

Congrats on 200 followers! What a lovely give away :) Please enter me :)

Daffycat said...

*squee* You have the nicest giveaways, Margaret! Of course, I want to enter so drop my name into that hat.

Carol said...

I always smile when I see you have a new post, Margaret--your work is always such a pleasure to see :)

Congratulations on 200 followers--I'm sure you'll have more when they see your pretty giveaway offerings!

Carolyn said...

Margaret, your stitchery is just lovely, as always. I would so love to own a piece of your work. Congratulations on 200 followers and thank you for the chance! :0)

Karoline said...

Congratulations on 200 followers, please enter me in your giveaway

Carolien said...

Hello Margaret,

How sweet to offer this/these giveaways! Can I please be included, it all looks fab! Thank you!

Have a great weekend & hugs, Carolien

Karen said...

I would love a chance to win this beautiful set, Margaret, thank you!

Anonymous said...

What a lovely set, I like the fabric !!! Very beautiful. Congratulations !

Christine said...

WOW! What fabulous prizes. Congrats on 200 followers. I always enjoy visiting your blog and seeing your beautifully made creations.

Blyn said...

200....awesome! I would love to be included in your giveaway. Very generous.

Restitches said...

Wonderful work. Congratulations on all the followers. I especially enjoyed seeing the embroidery.
Best wishes!

Vickie said...

200 followers is mammoth well done..I personally find heaps of inspiration on your blog and I bet I'm not the only one---gorgeous giveaway,cheers Vickie

Cath said...

Your 200 compared with my 18! WOW! But not suprising as your creations are exquisite. I love the Lynette Anderson fabric and what you have done with them.

wranglerkate said...

Margaret - What beautiful items you are offering! Please include me in your drawing. Thanks so much for sharing with all of us. Kate (kcarr@schwabe.com)

greenrabbitdesigns said...

Congratulations Margaret on reaching 200 followers!!
Thank you for such a beautiful and generous giveaway, please, please put my name in the hat. :)
Happy weekend,
Vivienne x

Mary said...

I'm not surprised you have 200 followers - your blog is a delight to visit and your work is always beautiful - patchwork or stitching. I love all of your bags and the set you are giving away is delightful.
Mary

Dee in CT, USA said...

Wow, so beautiful. I admire your work so much, Margaret! Congrats on 200 followers!!!

Lynn said...

Congratulations on 200 followers. Great giveaway. Please enter me.

Lisa V said...

Congratulations on your 200 followers. I would love to be included in your giveaway please.
Many thanks.

Snoodles said...

Congratulations on 200! What a lovely giveaway! Thanks for having such a generous stash of prizes! :)

Ellen said...

Gorgeous bag set! Sure would love to join this giveaway, thank you for the chance!

Congrats on reaching the 200th follower! It's a pleasure to visit your blog!

Hugs,

sandi s said...

Congratulations on 200 followers, that is wonderful. Your stitching is beautiful.

Pat said...

A beautiful give away Margaret. Someone is going to be very happy. Please do not put me in your draw as I have received some of your beautiful work. I would like to purchase some of Angela's pinbooks. Good luck everyone!

Ginny said...

I would be honored to be included in your giveaway. The prizes you've made are wonderful!

Marsha said...

If I win first prize can I have the second place prize?

Everything is so pretty.

Anonymous said...

beautiful giveaway...congrats on 200...I am now a follower to see your beautiful stitching!

Sandra Coleman Clarke said...

I love to visit your blog and see what beautiful things you have made. Thanks for wonderful inspirations. Please count me in on the drawings.

Bluebell said...

Gosh! 200 followers that is an achievement and I can see why, your work is lovely. The little pinbooks are delicious too, what a great idea. Thank you for the giveaway.
Jill

Françoise said...

Congratulations on 200!!!
beautifull gifts!!!
Françoise

Sheila said...

Congratulations on over 200 followers :)
To everyone who has entered, I have seen these gifts and they are BEAUTIFUL.
Whoever wins will be very very lucky indeed :)

connie said...

A lovely giveaway.please enter my name .thank-you

Sally said...

What a beautiful, generous giveaway Margaret. I would love to entered please.

Congratulations on 200 followers :)

Gill Smith said...

What a super giveaway! Congratulations on 200. You always have beautiful posts,and I always look forward to reading them . Thankyou for the chance to win

Melody said...

What a wonderful giveaway! I love the fabric you chose.

Congrats on your 200 milestone!

Thanks for entering my name in the drawing.

Ángela said...

200 followers!!!It´s wonderful.Congratulations.What generous with the gifts!
Your blog is very very beautifull and it´s a great work.I´m going to be your follower 216 and I invite you to see my blog.
Greetings

Roberta said...

Hi Margaret, as usual you make the cutest little bags and accessories. Would love to have my name put in for the drawing.

Rosa said...

Congratulation on reaching 200 followers! Please enter my name for you lovely giveaway! Thanks so much!

Kaisievic said...

Hi Margaret,

Lovely, lovely, lovely giveaway. Please count me in.

Congrats on 200 followers.

hugs, Kaye xoxox

Kiwifruit-Shiree said...

well done on your 200th!! Sounds amazing huh.
Gorgeous gorgeous goodies, and Angela's pinbooks are really cute.

SandyN said...

Wow what a great giveaway.... LOVE Lynette fabric range too.


Sandyn

Paula said...

Everything is so lovely that you make and the pin books are so unusual. Please enter me in the draw and I'll keep my fingers and toes crossed.

CJ STITCHING AND BLOOMS said...

Hello Margaret. Your giveaway pressies are truly beautiful. Love them all. Hugs Judy

Martina said...

Oh my, what a lovely give away! And congrats to 200 followers. Great! I am loking forward to read more of you!

Kathy H said...

I thought I recognized that fabric. Everything you made is so cute. Thanks for the chance to win in your wonderful giveaway.

Dolores said...

Congratulations and what a sweet giveaway.

kerry santillo said...

congrats on your 200 !!!
I would love to enter as am an avid sewer, not sure if its international giveaway, if it is i would love to enter thankyou ♥

ummu nada said...

congratulation! if i win your giveaway it'll be a perfect gift for me 'cos i'll have my 3rd child delivered next month

MOMENTS Designs said...

Congratulations on 200 Follwers...I have a long way to go ...but my 6 followers are faithful ones...LOL
Crossing my fingers!
XXXX
Liz

Guwego said...

Ooh, I love giveaways
Its a beautiful giveaway
Guni

Sandra said...

What gorgeous things you've made Margaret, and I'd love the chance to win the coin purse which is adorable. Talk soon, Sandra

Bente-I like to QuiltBlog said...

-now you have 220 followers, happy I found you and trilled to be here ☺
Thanks for the chance to win!
Liebe Grüße
Bente- Germany
I like to QuiltBlog,
and I´m hosting a giveaway too right now.

sigisart said...

Dear Margaret,
thank you for visiting my blog and leaving a comment concerning the giveaway.
I love Lynette anderson designs and of couse I would like to win.
Have a good time.
Many greetings from germany.
sigisart

Njeri said...

I am so glad I found your blog. It's lovely.
Congratulations on your 200th follower.I am one now.

CATHI said...

I don't think I have a chance but I would like to use the opportunity to participate! So please draw me in! :o)

Cathi

Susan said...

Congrats on200 WOuld love a chance to win. Everything is so beautiful
hugs
Susan

Maria said...

Hi
It`s abeautiful Giveaway, Congratulations for 200 followers.

Hugs Maria aus Austria

andsewon said...

Congrats on 200+! Lovely items you are sharing.Would be happy to win any of them. I will be following now also!

Rosa said...

Congratulations on 200 folloower..that fantastic.
Please, put me in the hat.

Elizabeth MacGregor-Kirkcaldy said...

Congratulations on 200 followers, Margaret... your blog is always a feast for the senses... so many lovelies ~ I have long admired your gorgeous handworke and I would love to be entered in your beautiful giveaway! Everything is gorgeous! And how sweet of Angela to offer her lovely pinbooks... they are beautiful! Thank you for such a wonderful opportunity! Blessings in stitches...

Linda said...

What a lovely giveaway and congrats!

Birgitt said...

Your giveaways are soooo cute. I love Lynette Andersons's designs, too.
Thanks for the chance to win.
Birgitt from Germany

shelleyfaythe said...

I would love to win something from you! Your blog in awesome!

thank you!

shelley@carycharlson.com or
shelleyfaythe@msn.com

Moon_Child said...

What a lovely giveaway. Congrats on 200 followers.

Alison said...

Thank you for such a lovely blog and congratulations for getting 200 followers. I love that fabric, after you used it last time I was lucky enough to find some so have added it to my stash. I would love to be entered into your giveaway.
Thanks
Alison

Gayle said...

Congratulations on 200 followers. This is a lovely giveaway. I love handwork but mine never looks right so I bought an embroidery machine.

Lilian Pilar said...

Felicitaciones!!!! unos trabajos preciosos..saludos
Lily

Veronica said...

Congratulations on over 200 Followers now. I'm not surprised as your work is gorgeous.

Hugs,
Veronica.

Débora Aguirre said...

Congrats on your 200 followers!! This is certainly a lovely giveaway and I would love to enter. Thanks for the chance.
Best regards from Spain,
Debora

In My Prime Time said...

Congrats!! You have an adorable blog!
Thanks for inspiring us.
theprimroselane@myway.com

ALISON said...

Just joined you....must say that you do some really lovely cross stitching.The gifts that you made look so pretty....Well done on reaching over 200....ciao Alison (Italy )

suz said...

How lovely that you have 200 followers, but I'm not surprised, you do beautiful work and it's very inspiring. What a wonderful giveaway you have. I love Lynette's fabric and patterns, so I have my fingers crossed!

KatieQ said...

Congratulations on 200 followers. Thank you for offering the lovely giveaway.

Conny said...

Congratulations Margaret! Plese enter me in your lovely giveaway.

Plume de Chat said...

What a lovely giveaway! The fabric from Lynette Anderson is so cute! Please, add my name to the draw!

Kim P. said...

Your creations are beautifully made and you are so generous to offer them to your followers. I would love to be the winner. I just purchased Lynette's new book "Country Cottage Quilting" waiting for it to come in the mail. I love her work and love the cats and dogs. Congratulations on 200 followers.

From the Attic said...

Congratulations on your 200 well deserved followers. Thank you for doing such a generous give away too.

Chrissie

Judith Tetley said...

Congratulation on the big 200 Margaret. You are just so nice to giveaway your beautiful sewing. Love Lyn Anderson's fabric!
Kind Regards
Judith
http://creativestudio10.blogspot.com

Lizzy1263 said...

How really beautiful...Wow, it would be such an honor to win one of these....beautiful.

Sherill said...

200 followers, Wow! Thank you for the chance to win your beautiful gifts.

Mumma Shirl said...

Congratulations on 200 followers lovely giveaway.

M.Grazia said...

Io ci provo il tuo blog è pieno di belle cose, grazie per la tua gnerosità M.Grazia

ann alba said...

Omgoodness that wee change purse is Darling...
I love the pin cards I remember doing little holly hobby shaped ones years ago but these are perfect for a small purse I would put needles & thead's in mine Because I always loose a button.
So Glad I followed you from Suziqu's Threadworks.
Have a good one Ann/alba.
off to poke around more.

Kay said...

Beautiful gifts will certainly make someone's day. Congratulations on the 200 mark.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful handwork...a great example to follow. And, great gifts to share. Love your Blog. Rosemary H

Craig said...

Congratulations on 200! Your work is beautiful.....I'm glad I'm not too late to enter! Thank you! Pat Mc cmcdonald-44@hotmail.com

CareyCottage said...

How great would it be to receive one of these gorgeous gifts??

~Bren~ said...

YOur creations are gorgeous!!! I still have the bag you made me in a place of honor and see it daily!!! ♥

Anonymous said...

You have done such a beautiful job on each piece of needlework. I would love to be entered in your contest.
Thanks for the chance.

Kathy

Anonymous said...

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#HeatherMakes said...

Brilliant blog and lovely giveaway. Please count me in! thank you so very much xxx

Lynn B said...

Congratulations Margaret on 200 followers! I would love to enter your giveaway to win one of these gorgeous prizes, I will keep my fingers and toes crossed!

Robin said...

Congrats on 200 followers. The giveaways are adorable!

Ruta said...

Congratulations and the very best wishes. Beautiful blog and lovely giveaway!

Anonymous said...

Hope it is not too late to enter...

yenni said...

congratulations...^^, you have a beautiful giveaway...

Roberta said...

ciao, non so se ci rientro con i tempi però voglio partecipare lo stesso!!!!complimenti per le tue creazioni
roberta

Roberta said...

ciao,non so se rientro con i tenpi però ci voglio provare lo stesso!!!complimenti per le tue creazioni
roberta

Maarten Gubbens said...

Beautiful. I don't think I've seen these designs before. Thanks for sharing with us these beautiful photos....