Thursday, December 10, 2015

Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Day (And Some Finishes)

It is time again for the Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Day!!  Yay!  There are always fun things to win and new places to visit!  There are pages and pages of giveaways, so make sure to visit and enter to win!

A long time ago (which seems to be a recurring theme around here) I started making seasonal embroidery projects to hang in my kitchen.  I had finished all but the winter one, and that is probably because I had Christmas quilts/embroideries to hang, and I just figured I didn't need to until recently.




The one good thing about it taking me so long to finish it is that it is always nice to have a new something hanging around!  ;)  This was from a pattern card from Primitive Stitches.


I just put the last square on the border of this quilt from a sew along with Lori Holt, #haveyourselfaquiltylittlechristmas, on Instagram last year.  This was such a fun quilt to make, and I cannot wait to get it quilted and hung for the holidays!

Now for the giveaway.  I have a $25 gift certificate to Stitchin' It Up Quilt Shop that is available to anyone anywhere in the world.  The giveaway will be open until Monday, December 14 at 8 a.m.  I'm a little late getting started here, so I will keep it open a couple of hours longer. To enter, just leave a comment letting me know if you are making any gifts this year.  You can have a second entry by letting me know if you follow my blog.  Please make sure I can contact you, if I am unable to, I will immediately draw from another comment.  Good luck on the giveaway, and Happy Stitching!!  --Kristen  

148 comments:

Ellen in Oregon said...

I'm trying to finish up a Christmas quilt, 3 table runners & a few small projects like pot holders & dish cloths. Hopefully they will soon be ready to be wrapped & delivered. You must be happy to finish you cute projects in time for Christmas this year and check them off your list. Who wouldn't love to win that gift certificate. Just in case edoodypdx@gmail.com

Amber said...

Just started grad school, so instead of a fully-homemade Christmas present batch like normal, I'm just making a couple of belated bday presents that are getting mailed with the Christmas boxes :)

Tawa said...

I have made five quilts, and lots of magic pillowcases for Christmas. Money is tight, so its out of stash mainly. Thanks for the giveaway. Tarnia.hodges at gmail.com

Tina said...

I Have Made Two Quilts A A Couple Of Christmas Ornaments. I'm Working On Another Quilter Also.

Danijela said...

Lovely quilt you made.I would be knitting and crocheting some hats and ornaments.

needle and nest said...

I *should* be busy stitching up gifts but I'm way behind! I need to get cracking on zippered pouches for my kids' teachers. Thanks for the chance to win!

Anonymous said...

I have sewed some fabric bowls from some of my practice quilt sandwiches. They turn out lovely. These will be my Christmas gifts this year.

Kat said...

Oh yes, I'm making gifts - still working on them, in fact! A few bags, a laptop case, some napkins and table runners and I'm also knitting a scarf!

Jacqueline said...

I am doing pin cushions for my quilting buddies.

And yes I am a follower.

Lee said...

I am making stockins, a quilt and some pillows!!

Lee said...

I am a follower too! thank you!

Mary Ann said...

I am making a few small things for my kids. My husband got a lathe this year and is turning pens for a lot of our extended family.

Mary Ann said...

I follow you on feedly!

Patty said...

I've made some bags and table runners as gifts

Barbara Ensor said...

Making firewood carriers!

Dorian said...

I'm making a sew together bag for my son, for his art supplies. And am finishing up a quilt for my dd. Thanks for the giveaway, and Merry Christmas.

Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek] said...

I'm making a tutu and mermaid blanket for my daughter, and a piikowcase for my niece's January birthday

Lisa C in GA. said...

I made a quilt for my son who started college this year - just dropped it off at the long arm quilters last night!

hamudale said...

A LOT of pot holders.
thank you for the giveaway!
:)

Beth said...

I am giving some quilt/wall hangings, and thankfully they are finished and in the mail!

Beth said...

I follow you on bloglovin

Mom C said...

I make PJs for Christmas Eve and try to help my grandkids make their own sewing projects. Thanks.

Sarah said...

I make as many things as possible for Christmas. Right now I'm working on doll clothes. sarah@forrussia.org

Sarah said...

I follow you on bloglovin. sarah@forrussia.org

Jodi - usairdoll said...

Love your Christmas quilt! Isn't Lori Holt amazing? I have some tablerunners that are in the process, they're almost done.

Awesome giveaway!

Thanks for a chance to win!

usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

Jodi - usairdoll said...

I'm a follower via BlogLovin.

Thanks for a chance to win!

usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

Havplenty said...

My sister, niece, nephew and I have made a bundle of fleece blankets and pillowcases. This will be a handmade holiday season for sure.

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Virginia Blogger said...

I've made a Christmas apron for my sister, and a Hello Kitty apron for my daughter. Working on a quilt top for my husband. it will have to be quilted AFTER Christmas.

OhioLori said...

Oh I am behind here too...but catching up! :) Making flannel Jamma's for the Kiddo's & few Grankiddo's too! Also crocheting dishrags to go with Patchwork trimmed dish towels too. Whewie!

Thanks for chance to win your give-a-way too! Love your Stitery & Quilt...Awesome job on both!

OhioLori said...

Am a follower too....thru Email & Bloglovin :)

MERRY CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS!!

Karen N said...

No projects for me this year. We're hoping to move so all crafty goodness is packed away. Fingers crossed I can jump back in soon! :)

Kathy MacKie said...

Im making pillow cases and busting my Christmas fabric stash and it feels good.

Cheri the Quilting Nanny said...

I am making pillowcases for my grand kids. 6 of them! I am excited cause I am using metallic and glow in the dark thread and am so excited to see the finished product.


Cheri
fabricandmemories(at)yahoo(dot)com

Gill said...

I'm making aprons for my sisters!

Gill said...

Follower

DebraKay Neiman said...

I am making several gifts, four quilts and a scarf. crystalbluern at tds dot net

DebraKay Neiman said...

I follow you on bloglovin. crystalbluern at tds dot net

JoanG said...

I'm making tea cozies and placemats.

Unknown said...

I am making mini coin pouches for my loved ones :)

Unknown said...

Followed ur blog through mail priza_7@yahoo.co.in

Wild Irish said...

I'm making tote bags for Christmas presents this year.

jellybean said...

just a few homemade gifts this year this year snuck up on me

jellybean said...

following via bloglovin

Margaret said...

I am making santa gift bags for all the grandchildren

Margaret said...

I follow by blog lovin

Unknown said...

Thanks for a fun giveaway! I'm attempting to tackle gifting by making the majority of the presents. Unfortunately I have a mountain left to do and only a week left to do it. Yikes!

Lisa England said...

Yes, I'm making lots of gifts like lap quilts and bags and pillows. Some are done, others still underway.

Afton Warrick said...

I have a three month old and two other kids, so this year I will be doing purchased gifts while I try to catch up on already started sewing projects.

Les said...
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Les said...

I made two tabletoppers for my daughters and a lap quilt for a very good neighbour

Emily C said...

I am making christmas ornaments.

barbara woods said...

i am making a loy including a king size quilt and a rag quilt

claire ross said...

I am not making any gifts but have made a dress for myself to wear on Xmas day xx
Iain.ross30 at gmail dot com

T Hays said...

I'm not making any Christmas gifts but I am working on stuff for some IG Swaps that I'm participating in.

T Hays said...

Follow via Bloglovin'

Anonymous said...

HELLO, yes,I've made 4 blue+cream place mats,4 tree ornaments, a bread cozy, and several small table toppers in red+greens! Thanks for sharing in a neat giveawaay!
msstitcher1214@gmail.com

auntie sash said...

I've finished 2 quilts & 3 table runners. I have another quilt to finish up along with 2 pillows & a wall hanging.
I'm auntiesash at gmail

LA Paylor said...

I am still making gifts... hoping to finish! LeeAnna at email leeannaquilts at gmail dot com

Judy @ Sew Some Sunshine said...

Yes, I've made a floor pouf from the book Handmade Style, can't wait to gift it!

Linda said...

Hi, I'm am making crib sheets and burp cloths for some twins due in early Jan. Thanks for the chance to win.

Sallie said...

I've made a couple of table runners for gifts this Christmas.

Sallie said...

I follow on bloglovin'

quilt455 said...

I have made some pillows, table toppers and small gifts for coworkers and friends

bee said...

i've got a couple small quilts i'm making for gifts this year!

VA said...

So far I've made a pillow and a few small gift items. Just one more small thing to go.

Knittingdancer on Ravelry said...

I made a couple of small gifts this year.

Jayne said...

I have made a few gifts this year. A mini wall hanging of cactus and a pillow or two! Love you holiday quilt!

Renea said...

I have been making some gifts: market bags, baby doll carriers, flannel sleep pants and an armband IPod carrier. Thanks for the generous giveaway.

Unknown said...

I make gifts all year long. It's my favorite thing to do.

Unknown said...

I am following on bloglovin.

Dody said...

I'm making purses for my nieces. Thank you so much!
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Dody said...

I follow on bloglovin!
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atabanana29 said...

I'm making bags for my family!

atabanana29 said...

I follow you on bloglovin!

Debbie -- Sheltered Stitches said...

gifts?? surely you jest.. I just finished a 90" table runner for hubby's aunt, a little throw for the sister in law.. a huge tree skirt for the daughter in law and 6 little gift card holders.. 3 baby quilts for donation, 3 baby size tops and 1 large throw size ready to quilt & bind for donation and 2 little (60" & 30") runners for my own tables .. oh and 4 dog tuggie toys.. thats it.. I'm done and now I can focus on the new grand daughter stuff running around in my head!

Debbie -- Sheltered Stitches said...

I follow you with feedly.. thanks for the offer and opportunity to win!

Rochelle aka Bella Quilts said...

I am still sewing Christmas Gifts....a big stack of potholders; and then sleep pants for the grandsons. Fingers crossed that I get it all done. Thank you for a wonderful giveaway. rmgsummers at yahoo dot com.

Christine S said...

Im trying to get a quilt done!

Anonymous said...

I'm making Christmas tree banners this year.
nikilsend(at)outlook(dot)com

Anonymous said...

bloglovin follower: Nicole Sender.
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Brenda said...

I'm making a car blanket and probably also a lap quilt for a relative that just had a major stroke. Also some smaller things.

June D said...

Getting up mu nerve to make a pajama gift bag that will be used each year for new family member! Thanks for the chance.

Unknown said...

Hello. I am trying to finish a Noodlehead Divided Basket.
Holly

Unknown said...

I am making wine gift bags and table runners as presents this year!

Amy's Crafty Shenanigans said...

I hope to (finally finish) a table runner for my sister.

Jessica said...

I just finished up my quilty Christmas gifts. I made a quilt for my mom and my sister. I do plan to make an assortment of cookies from my husband's late grandmother and send those out to his side of the family.

Jessica said...

I follow you via Bloglovin.

Stephanie said...

I am making most of my gifts this year

Paige said...

Light sewing this year! Thank you for the giveaway!

judy said...

I made 3 quilts for my grandkids

Donna said...

I'm making fleece slippers for gifts.
donnalee1953 (at) gmail (dot) com

Niechelle Wade said...

Following on Bloglovin

Niechelle Wade said...

Mug rugs galore!! Thanks for the great giveaway!

Susan Stanton said...

I'm making small fabric bowls as gifts. They will be filled with candy and can be used afterwards to hold jewelry, sewing clips, or anything small.

Susan Stanton said...

I follow you by email.

Unknown said...

Making purse organizers. Thanks!

Shelley E said...

This year I made my Christmas cards. That's "sort of" a gift, isn't it?

Shelley E said...

I follow you by my RSS reader, Newsblur. Oh-I love your quilt by the way. Lori Holt's patterns are delightful and your quilt came out wonderful!

Michelle said...

I am making pjs for my kids

Michelle said...

I follow via bloglovin

ThreadCatcher said...

I'm not sewing any Christmas gifts this year. I do have a couple of birthday table runners I'm working on...birthdays were last month so I'm only a little bit late.

ThreadCatcher said...

I follow with RSS feeds.

tktl said...

I'm trying to finish two quilts. And knitting a shawl.

t_ktl at yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

HAPPY TO FOLLOW YOU>BLOG LOVIN'!
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Ramona said...

I am making some gifts, an apron, some scarves, a stocking and a few ornaments.
ramona_murrayatcomcastdotnet

Vicki H said...

I love your embroidery. I made 9 zipper pouches for the grandkids in the family.

Vicki H said...

I have been happily following with GFC. Merry Christmas!

Bobbie said...

Love the Lori Holt quilt! I'm making bags for the girls, pretend tea bags, letters and envelopes stuffed animal sleeping bags and 3 quilts

Deb said...

Unfortunately i'm making NOThING this year!!! Been too busy with my daughter's wedding!

Unknown said...

goodness yes! I've made a bunch of small bags, a few dolls and have a smallish dinosaur in the works if I can ever find a copy shop to enlarge the pattern!
happy holidays!
seramiabelle(at)gmail(dot)com

auschick said...

I'm making pajamas for my kids, and then if I have time, I'll make sweater vests/dresses for them!

Laura said...

Making lots of gifts - zipper pouches, coasters, a bag, hot mats, covered books.

Mrs Quinn said...

I am making 2 Christmas quilts, a pillow and a mug rug. And the clock is ticking, eep!

Mrs Quinn said...

New bloglovin follower!

Unknown said...

Lots of Xmas knitting on my plate!

STH said...

I've already made some coasters; next up is a wool cycling jacket and messenger bag for my honey and a few more small things.
livingincolorblog(at)outlook(dot)com

Libby said...

AG doll clothes, PJ's and a wallhanging for my sister !

Pixie Cat said...

I hope to make some embroidered felt ornaments.

Mara said...

Like you I am always a tad later in my makings, I started an advent calendar last year and finished it for this year :) I am working on Stockings now, but I will let you in on a secret, I probably won't finish them till next Christmas. Lots of other Christmas sewing going on as well! grecomara at gmail dot com

Catskill Quilter said...

I am making potholders for several people, and a Christmas stocking too.

Catskill Quilter said...

I follow you with blog lovin.

Lin said...

I'm making hand warmers for the gift exchanges we're participating in.

Jeneta said...

I'm making a few little things; tissue holders (travel size) and, hopefully, a cushion!

Trish said...

I'm making wooden Christmas signs this year and pretending I don't see the fabric stack for a birthday present I'm behind on ;) trisca@charter.net

Karen said...

I'm making reusable coffee cup sleeves for my buddies.

Maroesja said...

I made a few presents for sinterklaas (december 5th), including a rope basket and some other small things.

Maroesja said...

I follow you via bloglovin

Dawn said...

I am not, I have been working a lot of hours. dawnm1993(at)gmail(dot)com

Dawn said...

I am following you via Bloglovin (dawn743).

Mandinga said...

I'm making scarves for some female friends

Susan McG said...

Yes I'm making some Christmas gifts this year. Just finished a lap quilt for a family member. Thanks for the giveaway.

Barb Johnson said...

I am making a T-shirt quilt for my neighbor, and I made some Christmas potholders for a gift exchange.

Dita Bybee said...

yea! I made a table runner :)

Gene Black said...

i have one already wrapped up. I will probably make more.

Unknown said...

I'm making zippered bags.

Unknown said...

I started following via email.

DebbieKL said...

I'm making a few dresses for my girls and a bed tent for my son... hopefully!

A. K. said...
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A. K. said...

I making bracelet for my niece

Tu-Na Quilts said...

I'm making a little house on the prairie quilt for my 5 year old grandson for Christmas. He's a big fan of Laura and the book series. kthurn(at)bektel(dot)com

Tu-Na Quilts said...

I follow by Bloglovin as Tu-Na Quilts. kthurn(at)bektel(dot)com

Harley Dee said...

I'm making quick gifts like coffee sleeves and appliqued shirts!

harleydee @ gmail. com

Kelly O. said...

This year I am making a quilt to give my cousin for Christmas.. I am needing to get off the computer and go finish it :) Merry Christmas!

carol said...

Yes, I am making three granddaughter quilts. At least I am trying to get these done in time for Christmas.

Karrie said...

i'm making my Mom a quilt
ksmith8@emich.edu

Karrie said...

i follow on BL : karrie smith
ksmith8@emich.edu

Brandy said...

I actually just made a batch of fudge so I can send some to my father-in-law with his present from my husband in tomorrow's mail. I also hope to make time for some sewing and beadwork for my parents. I work at a packing and shipping store, so there is very little time this next week, but we'll see how I feel in the evenings! Thanks for keeping the giveaway open a bit longer :)
~Brandy
brandizzle7133 at gmail dot com

Christy said...

I'm making a few pillowcases and knitting a hat.

Christyjones at purdue.edu