Monday, 21 May 2012

Hooray for a GIVEAWAY!



***THE GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED - see who won HERE!***



I'm hoping to spend the rest of the day turning this embroidery (by Imagine Gnats) into a sewing bag, courtesy of this great tutorial


I couldn't wait to show you because I think the girl is pretty kick ass but the bag is on pause while I join the giveaway madness and offer you a chance to win!

Unfortunately I haven't had the time to make anything (try not to feel too disappointed!), so instead I'm giving away some yummy fabric


These are 3 fat quarters (actually they are slightly larger!) of Hex Box from Prince Charming by Tula Pink for Westminster/Free Spirit; Empire Weave from Heirloom by Joel Dewberry for Westminster/Free Spirit; and Daylight Urchin Forest from Marine by Dan Stiles for Birch Organic Fabrics.


I'm also including a few small(ish) scraps, yes there's some bits of Flea Market Fancy by Denyse Schmidt in there, as well as other lovelies.



** All you have to do to win is leave me one comment telling me what is making you smile today!**

** If you are a follower please leave me a second comment telling me so for another chance to win**


PLEASE MAKE SURE I CAN CONTACT YOU in case you WIN!! Some people LOTS OF PEOPLE are no reply bloggers, which means I have no way to contact you if you win and you won't know you've won if you're not a follower! - please check I can see your email in your profile and if you're not sure include your email address in the comment!

The giveaway is open internationally and will close on Friday 25th May at 11pm (UK time) the winner will be chosen by Mr random generator (not sure why it's not Mrs?!) on Saturday 26th May.


Of course we'll all be checking out the other fun giveaways at Sew Mama Sew!






***THE GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED - see who won HERE!***



edited to add: I wasn't quite expecting such a great response! It's wonderful but unfortunately means I just can't keep up and have to give in trying to reply to everyone that comments. So sorry!

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memmens said...

Nevermind about not making anything to give away, most of us are also delighted with the chance of free fabric! What's making me smile? Well with the threat of chickenpox hanging over us, too much work to do it has to be Etsy sales! 2 this morning can't be bad! thanks for a superb giveaway, I'm having one myself, come on over.

Jamie Lee said...

I am a follower!

Jamie Lee said...

I am volunteering in my daughter's kindergarten class today, so that is making me smile! Fun!

memmens said...

I'm a follower too!

giddy99 said...

I'm smiling because it's still cool early in the morning (I'm in South Texas for work this week).

giddy99 said...

And I'm a follower, too! Thanks for the giveaway.

Marika said...

I'm smilling because it's suppose to be 84 degrees today !
I love hot weather :)

Marika said...

I'm a follower !

M-R said...

I'm smiling because it's a holiday here and my sister, BIL and niece are visiting! Thanks for the giveaway, Lucy!

M-R said...

I'm also a follower! :)

Amy said...

Today is my 38th Birthday so this is making me smile - and so is the thought of winning these fabrics!!! Thanks for the chance.

Amy said...

I am also a follower :) Fingers crossed for me!!!!

Laura Taylor said...

Oh yes please Lu-dog! Count me in!

I'm smiling because I just said (typed) Lu-dog. And it made me feel a little bit gangsta ;-)

Laura Taylor said...

I'm a follower!

Sarah Lou said...

That is lush fabric! I smiled at how nice my boss was this morning when I begged to go home, and because peace and quiet and paracetemol are doing a good job on this headache.

Fabraholic said...

Oh this goodies would go so well with my other Prince charming fabric.
What makes me smile; I'm soon going home and beginning with a new project called Star of Africa. I'll soon post so you won't be left in the dark:-)

Fabraholic said...

I'm a very happy follower.

Sarah Lou said...

I'm a follower too - baaaa!

Patchwork and Play said...

I am a loyal follower Lucy!

Patchwork and Play said...

And what made me smile today...? We're more than halfway through the school term! Yippee!

jmj said...

Right now a piece of toast with peanut butter and a nice cup of tea is making me smile, what will make my husband smile is when I pick up my quilt blocks arranged on the living room carpet!!!!

Michele said...

I'm sure no one else will ahve a comment like this one....today I am smiling because today is day 1 of the no more pullups during the day for my daughter, pretty panties it is. Hopefully I will be smiling even more at the end of the day if this works. Keep your fingers crossed for both of us.

Jennifer said...

Knowing that its a 4 day work week this week is making me smile!! yummy fabrics, thanks for sharing!

Michala said...

I follow yooohoooo!

Michala said...

I'm smiling at Mack chasing the chickens! That's chasing, not choking.

doodlebugmom said...

I am smiling today because I have a chance to win this lovely fabric. Also because my son graduated from college yesterday :)

doodlebugmom said...

I have been visiting for a while and am now officially a follower.

Allegory said...

It's pretty early so my peanut butter cheerios are the first thing to make me smile today ;)

Allegory said...

Of course I follow you, silly!

Julie said...

I have just made these pancakes for the kids - they are delicious and very happy-making! Juliex
http://www.gypsyforest.com/welcome_to_gypsy_forest/2012/05/thrive-peanut-butter-banana-pancakes.html

Anita said...

Today, the birds singing is making me happy. Thanks for a lovely giveaway!

Anita said...

Newly following. =)

Fran said...

Giveaway day is making me smile & also my favourite music in the background. Thanks for the lovely & generous giveaway.

Fran said...

I'm a happy follower, thanks!

Elle Morgan-Thomas said...

My four month old puppy, Henry, is making me smile today. He's all rugged up in his cute new sweater, made from the left sleeve of a child's school sweater! Hehe.

KD-Quilts said...

Finding wonderful new to me blogs on giveaway day is making me smile! Thanks for the giveaway!

KD-Quilts said...

I'm a new follower!

Strawberry Patch said...

you so know I am a follower (and my boobs are following you too ;-)!!!)

Strawberry Patch said...

All the lovely giveaways are making me smile, what is not is my toddler lack of nap meaning I cannot go crazy entering the all!

jane p said...

I went to see my handsome doctor today and that's making me smile.

Melissa Corry said...

It;s Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Day!! What's not to smile about :)

Melissa Corry said...

I follow your blog :)

marth225 said...

How can I not smile - my daughter sent me some pics of my 1.5 yr old granddaughter eating popcorn - too cute

Melinda said...

I have quilt guild tonight and it's the first time I've been able to go in 3 months! We've had baseball/modern dance/hubby working late problems for the past few months and I haven't been able to go.

kristyn said...

I have an interview today which is making me smile :)

kristyn said...

I am a follower too :)

Melinda said...

I follow! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your embroidery girl!

Njeri said...

My son Jayden.

Deb (Two Cheeky Monkeys) said...

The ombre cake that I made today is making me smile. :)

Shankevia said...

I am smiling today because its giveaway day, my husband started a new job today that we had been praying for. Also I went for a run which I hadn't don it a few weeks.

Shankevia said...

I do follow you.

SewSuzie said...

Thank you for the chance. My nephews and my puppy made me smile today - actually they make me smile everyday.

monica. said...

I am smiling because it is giveaway day, and because my baby is still sleeping, and because I don't have to work!

Sewfast said...

I'm smiling because it's my Friday at work (bring on the weekend) and a great fabric giveaway opportunity! Thanks! Mary mdeeter@hotmail.com

susan said...

Great giveaway Lucy! Your embroidery made me smile. Chocolate cake made me smile. Kids away for five days is mostly making me smile (though I suspect I might miss them a great deal too, though not willing to admit it out loud).

susan said...

Of course I follow you and a very generous giveaway. Thank you!

Liz said...

My coffee :)

BargainBride said...

Im smiling because I had an amazing day yesterday at a bridal show and im still pumped.!! in addition this great giveaway!

Pat said...

You make me smile every time I read your blog!

BargainBride said...

I am following :)

Pat said...

And you know I'm a follower! :) Thanks Lucy for a great giveaway!

Kim said...

Giveaway day is making me smile - I am participating also for the first time :) Thanks for the chance to win the fabric!

starsandsunshine.com said...

I'm smiling because I have the day off work and get to play around with giveaways all day :)

Julia @ Stars & Sunshine
starsandsunshineblog at gmail dot com

Kim said...

I am now a follower!

starsandsunshine.com said...

I'm also a follower - can't wait to see that sewing bag!

Julia @ Stars & Sunshine
starsandsunshineblog at gmail dot com

sherry said...

i love those yellows

L said...

Enjoying fresh muffins for breakfast. :-)

Diane said...

So early in the morning...only thing making me smile is coffee. Thanks for the giveaway.

Barbara said...

I'm picking up my finished quilt from my quilter!

Mary@QuiltGenius said...

The thought of a 3-day weekend coming up is making me smile. :)

Mary
iammaryburke@gmail.com

Mary@QuiltGenius said...

I am a follower

Mary
iammaryburke@gmail.com

Aimee said...

I'm smiling because it's giveaway day & I'll be able to spend a good portion of the day online entering giveaways :)

Aimee said...

New follower

Tawny said...

My cat being a total spaz this morning is making me smile. :)

Francine Taylor said...

It's raining today and I don't have to go anywhere = SMIIIIIILLE!!!
Thanks!!

Francine
(mochawildchild@gmail.com)

Karen said...

The SUN is making me smile today here in Cheltenham; it finally seems to have its hat on!

Karen said...

I am a follower.

Pam said...

Thanks for the chance to win, Lucy! A stroll through my garden in the sunshine always makes me smile...

Pam said...

Following via GFC...

Jennifer Grace said...

The Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Day is making me smile, as well as my cheddar cheese toasted bagel I'm eating while reading the giveaways! x

SunnySewing said...

The beautiful day here in Wisconsin :)

Sarah said...

I've just been out in the garden blowing bubbles for my two yr old daughter. Seeing her running around popping them makes me smile.

Sarah said...

I'm a (new) follower :-)

RSHudson said...

Giveaway day is making me smile! thanks for chance to win! (EMAIL: marshudson at comcast dot net)

annette said...

I'm smiling Because I'm snuggling with my daughter. ��

Caitlin said...

Today I am smiling at my baby girl staring at me from her crib while I enter giveaways, lol :)

Desi @ Wee Share said...

My daughter is making me smile today :) She is just such a sweet girl! And-- if I win, the fabric will undoubtedly go towards something for her :)

Desi
weeshareblog@gmail.com

Desi @ Wee Share said...

blog follower

Desi
weeshareblog@gmail.com

Jen Conlon said...

Giveaway day is making me smile, of course!

Laurel09 said...

Thank you for the chance to win - I love the fabrics you are giving away! Today I am smiling because it is my day to work from home, so I'm still in my sweatpants even though the work day has officially already started! (oh, and I'm entering give-aways... even though the work day has officially already started!)

Janie said...

what's making me smile is that this morning it looks like I'm winning the battle with snails in my garden

Archie the wonder dog said...

I'm smiling because my neighbours have finally taken their turn at cutting the front grass (for the first time since October!) - I think I may need some help ;o)

Archie the wonder dog said...

I'm a loyal follower!

Jenelle said...

Your embroidery is making me smile! I am so glad we had a chance to chat about this earlier. :) It looks fantastic! Her headband and bow are absolutely perfect. I love this version of the design better than the original actually. Thanks for the giveaway too. :)

Jenelle said...

I am a new follower! I am looking forward to exploring your blog.

Alison said...

I'm smiling because I am counting down the days until I get the office all to myself!

Suvi said...

Ooh, I love those yellow prints!
What makes me smmile today is the fact that for once my daughter was happy to go to school, normally she makes all kinds of excuses...

Valerie said...

I'm smiling because it's Victoria Day here, so I'm at home with a cuppa and my little ones, enjoying a day off!

Samantha said...

I'm smiling because my entire family all got up early and there hasn't been a bit of grumping! Oh, and hubby is knitting me a muffler.. he might actually get it done before winter gets here in 5 months. :D

Glenys said...

Class and how much I have to study.

Samantha said...

I am also a new follower. :D

Lynn said...

my 4 year old making pancakes!
thanks

Lynn said...

i follow.

Dona said...

What makes me happy? Watching my 13 year old granddaughter eat her breakfast at my table and look at the computer at the same time!

Dona
sewingmilesofsmiles.blogspot.com

Dona said...

I'm a new follower!

Dona
sewingmilesofsmiles.blogspot.com

Nancy said...

A Skype call from my little Grand daughter this morning made me smile.

Kay said...

My teenage daughter actually hugged me goodbye!!!!!!!!!!! Fab giveaway. Thank you.
ks.eyles@yahoo.co.uk

Grace said...

Lovely fabrics!
My chidren laughing downstairs on the first day of summer break! Delight!

myyearinhaiku at gmail dot com

diane said...

I'm smiling this morning because it's the first day of the last week of school for my kids! Yay! I love the summertime and spending the days with them! Thanks for the giveaway!

diane said...

I'm a new follower!

Erin said...

My girls really made me smile this morning. They were too cute and just wanted to stay in bed and snuggle. Thanks for the chance to win.
Erin
emstone28@gmail.com

If Toys Could Talk said...

My cutie pie kids are making me smile today. :) Thanks for the chance to win, Lucy!

Ytaya said...

Sitting in the sunshine is making me smile today - May weather has been terrible up til this week!

I'm enjoying finding so many new blogs through the giveaway, brilliant!

If Toys Could Talk said...

I'm a follower. :)

MissEnota Minnesota said...

Happy giveaway day...er, week!

trillium said...

I'm smiling because the sun is shining! It's a beautiful day.

trilliumcreates AT gmail DOT com

Jo Robertson said...

getting through everything on my to do list!

Jo Robertson said...

I'm following you!

Anonymous said...

The sun, my kids, an email !
Have a nice day.
kaeferchen17 at yahoo.de

Lindsay said...

Today is my last 5.5 hour anatomy exam of first year of vet school. So close to the end of the year!

Lisa Marie said...

Today I'm smiling about a scrappy baby quilt I'm working on. The colors are bright and cheerful!

Kate said...

Picking up my wedding photos this afternoon!

Hannah said...

I'm smiling about a secret I have :-)
hannah dot kitching at hotmail dot co dot uk

Deborah said...

I'm going to meet a friend for coffee this morning! That makes me smile!

Deborah said...

I am a smiling follower of your blog!

Barbara @ Nähtante Quilts said...

All the beautiful spring flower out there have made me smile in the morning when I got up. Lots of other things have made me smile today, my sons, my pupils at work, the bright sun, etc.

Barbara @ Nähtante Quilts said...

And now I'm a simling follower of your blog. :-)

Debora K said...

Today watching the birds coming to our birdfeeder makes me smile!

Cindy said...

You in spot number 1 on the SMS linky made me smile :)

Cindy said...

I'm a faithful follower, too!

Jen said...

I'm smiling because the sun is shining and it's going to be a beautiful day!

Nancy@OwensOlivia said...

Cooler weather is making me smile today! :)

Amanda K said...

Thanks for the giveaway! SMS Giveaway Day is making me smile!

Ytaya said...

I've just become a follower, too :) It's nice to find interesting UK quilt blogs!

Crunchy Con Mommy said...

My husband's sisters are coming over to play with my son and hang out with me later today and I'm super excited!

Gra said...

Thanks for the give away. We all love fabric!!! I am smiling because I just feel happy today...no reason in particular!!! 8-D !!!!

Gra said...

I am a follower now!!!

Quilting In The Cold said...

Thanks for the giveaway. The sun is making me smile today!

Michelle said...

i'm smiling today because i got to switch all the kids clothes over to mostly summer clothes now! it feels great to put away the bulky sweaters!! yea for sun!

Quilting In The Cold said...

I am a follower too.

Carrie P. said...

a very nice giveaway.
what makes me smile is the nice cool morning we are having. I have my windows open at this time.

Bobbypin Bandit said...

That Thread girl is fantastic! I can't wait to see your finished bag!

bee said...

i'm smiling today now that I've sent some mail out to my friends in other states! love getting/sending mail.

Holly said...

what makes me smile? listening to my sweet baby girls "chatter" as I click through giveaway day!

Hilachas said...

This "Giveaway Week" is absolutely making me smile. Thanks for the opportunity to win "your" generous giveaway.

Valerie said...

Fun fabrics! I'm smiling today because it's giveaway day-I love all that generosity flying around the internet!

captainsharmie said...

the weather makes me smile today! very bright and beautiful. the best way to spend a canadian day off.

you can reach me at supersharmie at gmail dot com :)

Terra said...

My nieces are her visiting,that always makes me smile! Thanks for posting the giveaway!

Holly U said...

Fantastic fabrics, thanks!

I'm smiling because tonight my husband and I are taking my parents through the house we want to buy, and if their expertise doesn't catch any problems, we'll make an offer and be a giant step closer to moving to the town we want to live in. Fingers crossed!

Beth said...

What a sweet question! I'm smiling today because I work with very supportive people.

drmithome said...

I'm smiling at all the lovely giveaways today. Thanks for the chance to win,

Anonymous said...

Giveaways make me smile!! Oh yeah and my adorable daughter!

foodmathquilts said...

My silly husband - and a Victoria Day holiday, are making me smile today. (the pretty fabric goes without saying!)

Sarah

Flying Blind... said...

The sunshine coming back is making me smile!

Flying Blind... said...

Of course I am a follower x

AnnaPK said...

My baby is asleep, my big kids are with their Grandparents, I have a cup of coffee, the sun is shining and it is GiveAway Day, what am i not smiling about. :)
kirkwood0419(at)hotmail(dot)com

Judith, Belfast said...

Oh I'm so in the same boat as Had! Smiling like a cheshire at the beautiful sunshine! jxo

Judith, Belfast said...

And of course I'm a follower too! Jxo

Amy said...

What's making me smile? My 2 year old running around the house in Hawaiian shorts, tank top, cowboy hat, and a big grin... yee haw!

Jennie P. said...

All the new blogs I'm getting to find today is making me smile :)

BeeSewSweet said...

Thanks for having the great fabric giveaway! I'm smiling this morning because my 3 year old daughter keeps saying "I love you Mommy." :)

Tara Knight said...

I'm smiling because I'm finding so many new blogs to follow!

knightmom03@gmail.com

Tara Knight said...

I'm a follower!

knightmom03@gmail.com

Libby said...

I'm smiling today, because it is so nice I can sit on my porch and watch the kids play super heroes in the garden.

megstring said...

I'm smiling that I just finished my very first quilt saturday...and started cutting for my next the next day! :)
meg.r.stringer@gmail.com

Maureen said...

Staying home with my 4 year old today is making me smile.

Kim Nugent said...

I'm smiling because I have my hubby and daughter at home today!

kimwebb80@gmail.com

Lisa Cox said...

Ok, this is probably a bit selfish, but I'm smiling about the fact that I have the time today to sit and enter all these lovely Sew Mama Sew Giveaways!
Thank you for the great fabric giveaway.

Christy said...

I'm smiling because I had a good weekend and have a long weekend approaching! Thanks for the giveaway.

Joy said...

My kids are making me smile today. They're in great moods, which always helps. ;)

Joy said...

AND!! I'm totally following you. :D

Close Knit said...

All the great giveaways are making me smile on this dreary Monday.

christinaree said...

I have left over pizza for lunch and it's making me smile!!

christinaree said...

I have left over pizza for lunch and it's making me smile!!

Tanya said...

My kids! Today is a holiday for my daughter. Her and her brother were up early to go on the slip and slide. They make me smile!

christinaree said...

I am a follower!!

Bright Angel said...

My babies hugs and kisses are making me smile today! :) Thanks for the chance to win! :)

hafza said...

The news of our car is ready to be pick up from the workshop makes me smile today... Thanks for the giveaway!!

Quilts, Cakes and Other Fun said...

My children make me simle. i love them so much.

Sarah said...

Today my kitten is making me smile.

Sis-O said...

I am on the phone with my mom bloghopping:)

brody's mom said...

That my husband is cooking for me so that I can respond to blogs. Am doing this with help from daughter by phone.

Rachel M said...

What's making me smile today is the rain! Thanks for the chance to win!

ravensrascals (at) gmail (dot) com

Lori said...

I am a follower!

Lori said...

My wonderful husband makes me smile! He is the best EVER!!!

MoeWest said...

Well, since our holiday weekend is overcast and cool, I guess I'm smiling about Sew Mama Sew Giveaway day. Then I'll go work in the garden for awhile.

Kayla Ott said...

I'm smiling because I found out about all of these AMAZING giveaways today :)

Kayla Ott said...

I'm a follower of your blog!

Bethany (Make Me A Quilt) said...

Strangely, what is making me smile today is the fruit snacks I'm saving for my afternoon snack LOL! Kind of pathetic. :P

Bethany
makemeaquilt at gmail dot com

Bethany (Make Me A Quilt) said...

PS I am a follower :)

Bethany
makemeaquilt at gmail dot com

Lisa said...

I am off today! That is making me smile. Thanks for the giveaway!

SoSarahSews said...

I'm smiling because I'm done with the dr office this morning! Yay!

MC said...

That embroidery pattern is making me smile at the moment, thanks for sharing, and the chance to win these fun fabrics!

Kim said...

I am smiling today because I am babysitting my 6 month old grandson! :)

kmartz81@yahoo.com

Becky said...

Thank you for your generous giveaway! I'm on a business trip with my hubby. We are at the beach. Seeing the water, hearing the waves, walking on the beach - that makes me smile:) Have a great day!

Jagels said...

Knowing there are only 4 more days of school left ( I'm a teacher) is making me smile today. :)

Jamie B said...

The lovely weather outside is making me smile today. :)

Jamie B said...

I follow your blog on my Google Reader!

fenna said...

my kids are making me smile--love them to bits!

SuBoo said...

I got a giant hug from my little niece :)

mail.suboo@gmail.com

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