Sunday 9 August 2015

Fourth birthday giveaway

I still find it hard to believe that I started a blog in the first place, let alone that it has continued and grown so much in four years. What started as a bit of fun (with Chookyblue's encouragement) has led to so many new friendships, ideas and projects. Without a local sewing group my blog is a creative lifeline that I would be lost without.  

So on Tuesday my blog turns four and I think a little giveaway is in order to celebrate. I've made a charm pack of my favourite red and cream fabrics; ones you would have seen in tiny hexagons, Dear Jane and countless other projects. Add to that a red hexie reel holder, and a kit for Lily's Bluebird Pincushion which so many of you commented on here. The fabric in the kit isn't exactly the same, but still chosen by Anni herself.


And because it's so hard to give away just one prize, there's also a low volume hexie reel holder and Rosalie Quinlan stitchery (linen included).

To enter just leave a comment telling me what your go-to project for gifts is. I'll announce the winner on Tuesday afternoon.

It's a beautiful, sunny winters day here, so I think there will be some gardening.........and some sitting in the sun sewing.

Susan x




54 comments:

  1. Hi Susan, congrat's on reaching the 4 year milestone time certainly flies when you're having fun and I've had lots of fun watching what you get up to with your crafty projects especially those teeny tiny hexies you do. I hope to see many more projects over many, many more years to come as I love visiting your blog with a cuppa in the morning before work :) Barb.

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  2. Blogging is such a wonderful way to have met like minded people who understand all those little crafty obsessions without any judgement lol
    Happy blogaversary..... it's always lovely to visit and see what gorgeousness you are up too, and even nicer to have met you in person.
    what beautiful giveaway gifties.
    keep those posts coming.

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  3. For quite sometime my go to project was a Red Brolly pattern little stitching bag. I have yet to make one for me! I have made at least 14. Happy Stitching.

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  4. Congrats on your 4 years in blogland. I enjoy stitching and finishing smalls, so my go to projects for gifts are things like pinkeeps, small pillows and mug rugs.

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  5. I love visiting Susan and see what gorgeous things you are creating. Blogging has certainly formed lots of wonderful friendships and I find so many inspirational fellow stitchers in blogland. I usually go to my sketch pad and see if I can come up with a little stitchery for that person. Thanks for the lovely giveaway and big congrats on 4 fantastic years...hugs xxxx

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  6. I first started reading your blog from a link from Chooky's. As a relative newcomer to quilting/stitcheries I was a bit nervous about making gifts for others, but started with mug rugs and table mats in the recipient's favourite colours. Slowly advancing to other more advanced projects. "Sew" much to make, "sew" little time sometimes in the day. Have been knitting also.

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  7. Hi Susan, happy birthday! What a lovely giveaway. My go to present is a cushion - I can whip one up quickly for a quick gift, or make something a bit more elaborate if I have the time. I always enjoy reading your blog, and here's to many more years in blogland!!

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  8. Hi ! Congrats on 4 Big Years ! Love your blog!
    The gift I make+give the most are sets of Placemats !
    What a sweet giveaway !
    msstitcher1214@gmail.com

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  9. well happy 4th birthday! thank you for sharing your ideas and beautiful work over the years! Lovely giveaway...
    My go to present is usually a small table runner or topper, quick and easy depending on pattern or time limits!

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  10. Happy 4th birthday! I always enjoy reading your blog, thanks for the chance to win your lovely giveaway...My go to gift is almost always a table runner, but sometimes a sewing bag with needle-case, pincushion and other surprises tucked inside!

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  11. Dear Susan,
    happy blog birthday, always enjoy reading your posts and looking at all the stunning projects you are making.
    I love stitching up little presents and always look for new patterns of pincushions and needlecases.
    Thank you for the giveaway.
    Greetings,
    Sylvia

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  12. Happy 4th for your blog Susan time flies by doesn't it. My go to projects for gifts are fabric baskets and needlecases. I love making these. I love to fill the baskets with treats.

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  13. Blogging has been great to make new friends and get inspiration and support from others ... it's been wonderful getting to know you... Congrats on 4 years and very sweet to have prizes.... My go to gift project seems to be between pincushions and threadholders...
    Hugz

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  14. I'm slowing down on my blog because I'm doing a BOM I cannot show until it is finished and yet takes most of my time to make. So it is lovely to spend time on your blog and others. I tend to make a bag for presents, sometimes large, sometimes small.

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  15. Happy 4th blog birthday for Tuesday...blogs are the best way to meet new people and see what others are doing aren't they......my go to gift project would probably be a stitchery of some kind with some fabric.

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  16. That's very generous of you Susan...thank you...xox
    I usually go for a mini or personal initial hanger...

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  17. Hi Susan ,happy blogaversary,we mustve started in the same year,you are so right,so many friends and wonderful times together,chooky has helped bring alot of people together.xx

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  18. Happy anniversary Dear Susan love your blog and what would we do without our Chooky xxx

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  19. Four years anniversary - congratulations! You blog is always beautiful and such and inspiration and lovely to visit. My go to gift usually involves a "little Christmas"....just can't seem to help myself.

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  20. Congrats on four years of blogging Susan.....always love stopping by to see what you have been busy with! My go to gifts are usually stitchery related ...made up into any number of projects..small or larger depending on the time frame!

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  21. Wow! Four years. Where did that go? I'm so pleased you started blogging as we have got to know you and see the beautiful work that you do. I have a few favourite little gifts. For babies it is bibs, otherwise table runners, journals, bags, or like you, zippy purses. You are being sew generous with your giveaways. Just lovely.

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  22. Happy blogaversary, Susan. The time certainly flies when you blog! I usually have some stitcheries done and like to make them into little wall hangings for gifts. Thanks for the lovely giveaway.

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  23. My, how time flies! Happy Blogaversary to you! So glad you decided to take the plunge, your blog is just delightful to visit.

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  24. Happy Blogaversary Susan....love popping in to see what your latest project is! My go to projects can vary from a needle book to a bag along with some fabric! Thanks for a lovely giveaway!

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  25. Congratulations Susan!
    My go to gift is usually a tote bag - I love to decorate them with hexies or stitchery and fill them with gifts!

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  26. Congrats!! I always enjoy your blog. My go to gift is usually a mug rug. They are fun to make and people usually have a place to put a small quilt.

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  27. Congratulations on 4 very productive years. I still marvel at all the opportunities blogging has provided. I always fall back on zipper purses or coat hangers. Easy to make and personalise for the recipient. Keep up your beautiful work, we love seeing it.

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  28. Congrats on four years! I too, love the blogging community as a way to connect with others who have the same interests. I usually make wall hangings as gifts. And I tend to design them or alter patterns to suit the recipient. Thanks for a chance to win one of your lovely gifts.

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  29. Good question, I usually make wallets, bags or toiletry bags as gifts. You make really adorable things, I've been wanting to make the little thread holder you have here. Maybe it's time!

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  30. Congrats and thank you for lots og inspiration during the four years. Everytime when I look inside your blog, my eyes catches your wonderful hexiebag. I think that it will be a to-go-project for the holidays. For gifts I love to make mugrugs and needlebooks:-)

    happy quilting
    Angelika

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  31. Congratulations on four years! I have gotten to enjoy your blog for the last two of those years. My favorite go-to gift is table runners. :) sarah@forrussia.org

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  32. Congratulations Susan, where does the time go! Too busy having fun! My go to gift I guess is any design in cot quilt, they are quick - even if you pick a complicated pattern! Right now my fav pattern I think is half square triangles...but it will be something else next month! And I love making chook pot holders - because not everyone is having a baby! I do really need a new smaller gift idea, dont I!
    Hope you had a fun weekend gardening. We didnt have much sunshine, but it wasnt cold, so perfect for getting lots done in the garden, I cannot wait for spring to come!

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  33. Four years - congratulations and thanks! your blog has been an inspiration and we all hope for many more years to come :) Your reel holders are so cute!
    For significant gifts I'd make a quilt but for the smaller ones I love making purses/bags as everyone seems to find a use for those. I'd make more pincushions but there are very few sewers in my circle of friends or family..

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  34. Happy 4th birthday............I am always amazed at the gorgeous people - like you who I have got to meet because of blogging.............it's also my online stitching group............love it......
    my go to projects well - never too organised.....bags, cards.......wished I had something I could whip up in an hr.......have a great day..........looks glorious here today Monday morning......more weeding and gardening and some sewing planned..........in between piles of washing........

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  35. oh and you have lots of lovely comments there..........

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  36. Happy fourth year blog anniversary. What a gorgeous generous giveaway. My go to projects are mostly needlebooks or scissor holders.

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  37. Congratulations and happy fourth blogaversary!!! I always love to read your inspirational blog to see your beautiful projects and hear about your family life in the country - it's been great getting to know you. I don't really have a go to gift project as I like to try different things. Thanks for the opportunity to win one of those thoughtful gifts.

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  38. I have enjoyed blogging so much too! Congrats on 4 years :0) Placemats are my go to quilty gift.

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  39. Thanks for your blog. For presents I make pincushions and bags! I don't have a favorite, but try to make different kinds. And thanks for the giveaway.

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  40. Thanks for your lovely blog. i like to make the mini-quilts on a stand and then give different ones eg Christmas, birthday, family etc. for different occasions. They are always appreciated.

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  41. Hi Susan, I hope your sunny day lasted. Congratulations on your blog anniversary - 4 years of delicious posts, well done :-) I'm trying to work out if I have a go-to project for gifts or not, for a while it was kitchen things and then it was miniature hangings.... thanks for the chance to win a yummy prize!

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  42. Hello Susan, I only found you about 1 year ago but have enjoyed your blog very much. I think a quick and easy gift is a either a thread catcher (like a pyramid) or a notebook with a reversible cover, both items I enjoy personalising with suitable fabric.

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  43. Hard to believe you are 4! Lovely to share your stitching journey x

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  44. Susan, congratulations on a other yeae of blogging. I always find your posts so interesting and just love everything you make and stitch. My favourite go to project would have ti be pin cushions. They win every time..

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  45. Happy Forth Blogerversary Susan. Hope you do many many more posts...
    One of my favorite is mini stitcherys and mug rugs...

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  46. For my kiddos friends I make personalized pillowcase but I tend to make retro aprons for friends (and add a few extras).

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  47. Amen to the creative lifeline! And congrats on your blogiversary! I just love seeing your work in progress.:) I've not got into the idea of making really little gifts yet like say, a pin cushion. I'll make a small wall hanging/table mat, a lap sized rag quilt or simple quilt.

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  48. Congrats Susan on your 4th blog bday!! Such lovely gifties to give away! My go to gift is a mug rug, made to that certain persons colour way, then I buy a special mug to go with it and normally fill with goodies as well, for older relations chocolate but for sewing buddies sewing supplies and fat 1/4's! Enjoy your day, Michelle.

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  49. Congratulations on the 4th birthday of your blog... hope you get at least another 4 years! I love to make either pin cushions or needlecases as a quick go to gift... I can personalise them and adapt them to the persons likes... great for quilty/crafty friends at least! Enjoy reading all your comments.

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  50. HAPPY BLOGDAY to you!!….Look at all the lovely friends you have made :).. and its always lovely to see your beautiful work.. you are an inspiration!! Xx…
    ps LOVE the reel holders ..you did a great job!

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  51. Happy blog birthday to you......
    I was just in my feedly and I was thinking... Susan has nt blogged for ages, when I checked you weren't on my list..... Not sure what happened there, you definetly used to be😟 sorry I have nt visited for a while.....,But your back on the list now.

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  52. Happy 4th blog birthday Susan xx

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  53. Happy Blog Birthday! I absolutely love sewing clothes and bibs for babies and children and for a quick but well received gift for adults I like to make patchwork strip embellished hand towels :)

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  54. Congratulation for your blog that has been 4 years. Hopefully more successful.

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