Hello to all of you who are visiting for the Sew, Mama, Sew! Giveaway Day! My name is Jessica, and this blog is about sewing, writing, being a mom, and trying to live as like a Narnian as I can in my little corner of the world. Recently it has been a little bit more about writing than sewing because I am working on my debut novel, Awake: A Sleeping Beauty Story, which is due out in February. I know you have a lot of blogs to visit and giveaways to enter so let's get right to it!
For one lucky winner I have two (2) great prizes.
First up a handmade prize:
It's Spring! (It's really almost Summer, but it snowed here two weeks ago, so I'm sticking with Spring!) And nothing says Spring and happiness like bunting! I have this sweet little bunting made from 1930s fabrics. Adorable! I wasn't sure I loved these reproduction fabrics, but in this bunting they are totally cute, and I am going to have to make another one for myself!
The bunting itself is 56 inches long, with another 12 inches of bias tape on each side for hanging.
And secondly a supplies prize:
In this case fabric! Cause we all love fabric!
I have a yard of this lovely springy/summer print with fun daisies called "He Loves Me" by Jackie Robinson for Maywood Studios:
To add some more sunny splash a yard of this gorgeous yellow called "Gather Sunshine" by Nancy Odom for P&B Textiles. Gathering Sunshine sounds great to me because it is pouring rain here . . . this picture doesn't do the color justice, if the sun come out at all tomorrow I will attempt to get a better shot of this pretty yellow!
So that is two (2) full yards of fabric. Here they are together, oooohh pretty!
So, what do you have to do to enter?
Just leave a comment! I know you are probably cruising through hundreds of blogs entering these lovely giveaways so I won't ask you to be clever (although please feel free to be clever if you really want), you can tell me your summer plans, or the title of your favorite book, or just say "pick me, pick me!" Just please, please, please make sure I have a way to contact you . . . if you are a no-reply blogger (in other words, your email isn't listed on your public blogger profile) then please leave me your email address in your comment! Thanks!
If you would like a second entry follow my blog, and let me know in a comment that you did (or already do)!
I do hope that you will come back and visit after the giveaways are over! Also, if you haven't already make sure you check out all of the other giveaways on Sew, Mama, Sew!
The fine print:
This giveaway is open until 9 pm MST on 05/25/11.
I will ship internationally, so please everyone feel free to enter!
happy happy happy bunting. looks like we're the first ones up this morning!
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Good morning to you! What a fun giveaway day! I'm totally ignoring the fact that it has been RAINING CATS AND DOGS AND COWS AND A FEW ELEPHANTS here in (dreary) Ohio. Hope your day is super duper sunny!
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ReplyDeleteI hope I win! Such cute fabrics!
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Wichita, KS
I love the pennant banner. Very cute and fun colors. :)
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Love that bunting!
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You are welcome to check out mine, too. You could win some custom-made buttons! :-)
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My favourite book is The Timetravellers Wife!
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Totally cute bunting. I'd love to win it!
ReplyDeleteSummer plans: Singing "If you're happy and you know it" repeatedly, changing diapers, giving kisses, and loving every minute of it!
What lovely bunting! I plan on spending my summer having fun with my 2 year old boys!
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ReplyDeleteOh my, wouldn't those fabrics make great summer dresses? I really hope to start sewing garments in the summer!
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pick me!!!! Thanks!
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ReplyDeletelove the bunting and the fabric - thanks
ReplyDeleteLove the giveaway. Thanx
ReplyDeleteI am traveling to Ecuador at the end of the year with my 3 kids and husband and his 2 brothers and Father... I need to enter to win some gifts to take home to family I have never met hehehe
ReplyDeletexo Steph
Bunting! Love it so. My husband doesn't get it, meh, who cares.
ReplyDeletei like the bunting
ReplyDeleteOkay, so totally loving that banner!!! Like...LOTS! And your blog title/subtitle is awesome! Thanks for a great giveaway!
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I absolutely love the title of your blog! I am currently going through the entire Chronicles of Narnia series with my 8 yo and loving reading it with him and seeing it through his eyes!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome giveaway! I love this day! Your banner is gorgeous and the fabric is also...
ReplyDeleteWas just thinking of making some bunting like that for my baby's room!
ReplyDeleteWOW! Love your fabic choices. Thanks for the chance to win.
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ReplyDeleteGreat fabrics.
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Pleeeeeese pick me.
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Oh, I do love bunting! Pick me, pick me? :D
ReplyDeleteThe bunting is lovely.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your book!
Ooooo, I'm in love with that bunting! So cool!
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ReplyDeletelove the prizes !
Nice bunting, and lovely fabrics. :) Pick me! ;)
ReplyDeletei just had to write! after reading through your about section - we have spot on the same interests. i love writing along with crafting, jane austen, disney,and cs lewis. plus we're fellow californians.
ReplyDeletei am participating in the giveaway and do hope you swing by for a visit.
congrats on your new book!
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I follow.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great giveaway!!
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to the release of your book, the title and synopsis sound fun! Are you planning to publish for the nook and kindle?
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This summer, I'm reading "A Praying Life" by Paul Miller
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty, pretty fabric! Thanks for the beautiful giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThe bunting is so CUTE!
ReplyDeleteoh dear that bunting makes me smile! This summer that fabric will come in handy as I will be volunteering at the boys and girls out in Pahrump nv, doing art projects. It is my pleasure to help kids "create", because it brings me them and me so much joy. pmichel468@aol.com
ReplyDeleteThis bunting would be perfect for the new baby i have on the way! I love that fabric too! so many ideas for it already running through my mind!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the awesome opportunity!
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I NEED more fabric! Thanks for the chance to win!
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ReplyDeletebeautiful fabrics!
ReplyDeleteJane Austen and Narnia - I think we could be very good friends! Such a cute bunting! What a great give away. I'd be honored to win!
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What a wonderful giveaway. I love the bunting. I've been meaning to make one myself but just haven't gotten to it.
ReplyDeleteReally like the bunting, just redecorated my bedroom and would love to hand it along my walls !
ReplyDeleteLove the fabric--a touch of sunshine is just what we need around here after over a week of rain! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeletei have been wanting to make bunting, but my laziness has been getting in the way... it would be so delightful to have YOUR bunting instead...
ReplyDeleteThe bunting is so much fun! Perfect for my summer birthday. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely giveaway! Thanks for a chance to win! :D
ReplyDeleteeleanor(at)unfamiliarceiling(dot)com
We're true Narnian's at our house too. :) Summer I would love a bit of summer. It's almost spring here.
ReplyDeleteI do love me some bunting!
ReplyDeleteginnyaluna(at)gmail(dot)com
I love buntings! I have fabrics all selected to make one, but it keeps getting pushed down the list... this would be a great short cut! : ) Thanks for the giveaway.
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I love the buntings...funny thing...my last name is bunting:) Anyway, love the giveaway!!
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Thanks for a simple way to enter! This is a cute giveaway!
ReplyDeleteGreat blog and giveaway.
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ReplyDeletei love it!!!!! though you could send some rain our way - we haven't had much of it here in the desert! thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteThe bunting is lovely and fabric! you are too nice - enjoyed your blog. thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI'd be thrilled to win the cute banner! Very fun giveaway all around!
ReplyDeletethanks also for a chance to win!
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The name of your blog totally caught my attention! Love it! :) Love your giveaway items too, would love to win! :)
ReplyDeletesuper cute fabric bunting...30s fabrics are so cheerful!
ReplyDeletejust finished reading the Hunger Games...they were good, but probably the most violent books i have ever read....
That bunting is SO cute!
ReplyDeleteI'm not a yellow person, but that fabric totally brightened my (quite dreary) day. I'm actually wondering if I might be able to make something out of it! Me, the non-sewer extraordinaire! Enter me, please. :) I'm pretty sure you know how to get in touch with me. ;)
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite books ever is "The Shadow of the Wind" by Carlos Ruiz Zafon. Thanks for offering this awesome giveaway.
ReplyDelete...and I am now a follower!
ReplyDeleteThe title of my favorite book is the Prophet by Kahlil Gibran I think. Thank you for participating in the SMS Giveaway Day. pennyguglie@aol.com
ReplyDeleteI have an unhealthy obsession with bunting.... And I love what you have made!
ReplyDeleteI love buntings! I never have the time to make one... thanks for the chance
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win such lovely fabrics and the fun bunting.
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite books is "Not Without My Daughter" by Betty Mahmoody. I may re-read it this summer!
ReplyDeleteThanks for a chance to win! zucchinisummer at gmail dot com
That has got to be some of the prettiest fabric I've seen in a long while! One of my all time favorite books is "Down the Common" it's about a year in the life of a medieval woman...it's a great read and I was sad when it ended as I wanted to know what would happen next!
ReplyDeletePlanning to figure out how to entertain a 3 year old out of school!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colours I like to bunting too:)
ReplyDeletei'm already picturing where i could put those cute flags in my house!
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i'm following you - thank you!
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Sifting through all these blogs makes me want to get off the computer and sew!
ReplyDeleteI love this fabric, it's great that you are giving away coordinating prints! I too, live in California and I agree that this weather is crazy for May. Not sure where in Cali you live, but it hailed here a couple weeks ago, then poured last night, and is in the 80's bright and sunny today! It just doesnt want to make up its mind. Anyway, I love your blog. It's simple and perfect. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteThe bunting is stunning and can you ever have enough fabric????? Thanks for the chance to win:)
ReplyDeleteNow Following :) My favorite book is, well... I cant pick just one. I love Pride and Prejudice and read it every year. I also love the Belgariad series by David Eddings. And, of course, the Narnia books are some of my faves!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely name (and header photo) here on your blog. I adore that bunting! Great combo of fabrics; bright and cheery.
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I love bunting! I would hang this in my bedroom. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOoooh, I love the bunting! Thanks!
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ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting. I love the bunting you created:) Those fabrics do yell "Spring," don't they??? I love the daisies:)
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What an awesome bunch of stuff! I love the adorable bunting !!
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Tia
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The fabric and bunting are so "happy" - perfect for us southern hemisphere dwellers about to head into winter!
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ReplyDeletelove that bunting! thanks for the chance!
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Love the fabric selection! Thanks for participating in the give-away.
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I follow via GFC quixoticdreamer
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Awesome giveaway!! I looooove the bunting!
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ReplyDeleteSummer plans are camping in two weeks!
ReplyDeletelove the yummy fabrics. the buning is perfect for a summer party.
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lauri(dot)rymar(at)gmail(dot)com
An amazing giveaway! Thanks
ReplyDeleteYellows! Blues! Lovely bunting! What a great giveaway. Thanks for the chance. :)
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ReplyDeleteLovely... I hope I am the lucky one..
I loves the fabrics ^^
No summer plan in particular..
I am looking forward for my first baby daughter this august.. Wanted to say "hello" to her ^^
Book I liked the most? Sewing books :)
I am following your blog :)
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love the fabrics... great giveaway
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ReplyDeleteThose colors would really brighten things up around here where it's been raining all spring!
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always thought about making one of those pennat banners! Cute!
ReplyDeleteI find bunting pretty irresistable! Love the cheery colours you have used in yours.
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That fabric is so cheery! I can't wait to do lots of sewing this summer.
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lovely fabric! I guess it might be layer skirt even!
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buntings always make me happy. thanks!
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I follow!
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Your bunting is so cute and festive! I really would love to win it!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the chance!
Those fabrics sure are pretty. What an understatement! I'd love to be in for a chance please.
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Crushing on your bunting.... so cute!
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ReplyDeleteThanks for the great giveaway. Our summer plans include moving to a new home and taking a road trip from Mississippi to Ontario for a 50th anniversary party. Really looking forward to all of it!
ReplyDeletethank you for a great giveaway! love the collection! It is very much summer here!
ReplyDeletei love bunting thank you !
ReplyDeleteOh, I love that bunting, but I've never motivated myself enough to make one.
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ReplyDeleteI love that bunting, it's so darling. I would put it in my little girl's room as a morning reminder of how excited we are for summer!!
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Great giveaway! Thanks for the opportunity.
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That bunting is so cute!
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Your bunting is adorable. I am seriously considering sewing up some bunting for my wedding (as yet unplanned, but definitely in the cards!)
ReplyDeleteThanks for not forcing me to be clever in my comment.
ReplyDeleteThose fabrics are a skirt waiting to happen! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteSteph @ Tart Deco
tartdeco at gmail dot com
Oh, bunting, and your book sounds really fun too!
ReplyDeletePick me, pick me :) Favorite nook of mine at this time is matched, sorry nothing clever. Love your give-a-way! Thanks for being so generous! eatkin85@hotmail.com
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ReplyDeleteMy summer plans are to finish and mail gifts for summer birthdays - on time - my family would be so surprised they'd fall over in shock, LOL.
ReplyDeleteLovely bunting and lovely fabrics - it hasn't warmed up all that much here and the sun has been in short supply, so a shot of happy and sunny fabric would be just the ticket :D
I want to teach my kids to ride a two wheel bike this summer.
ReplyDeleteYou've picked out lovely fabrics. Thanks for the chance to win.
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Delightfully lovely giveaway! Those pretty fabrics are simply begging to be made into something wonderful! Here's hoping I'm the lucky winner for a change.
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thanks for the giveaway! i love narnia too.
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Yes, we DO all love fabric (: Thanks for a great giveaway! izazbz at yahoo dot com
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I love lemon-berry slushes from Sonic--that's my go-to summer drink. Thanks for the giveaway. leahclaireh(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteLovely giveaway - thank you for the chance to win them
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That bunting is adorable!
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I love the bunting
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ReplyDeleteWow thankyou for the chance to be in the draw. SUCH lovely fabrics or that scrumptious bunting, how could girl choose!
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This summer will be the first in a long time that DH isn't interning or going to school, so we will be cleaning out and organizing the Whole House. Well... that's the plan anyway, I could certainly be distracted by lovely fabrics for little girls skirts or dresses.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the opportunity.
great blog title. i am looking forward to a trip to the beach in july
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Hello,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win.
Excellent, Jessica! Love those repro prints!!
ReplyDeleteFor some reason, blogger isn't letting me sign out of our store blog (baseball cards); my personal blog is
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Provided I can ever get back into it!!!!!!
:)
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following you . . . :)
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YOUR KIDS ARE RIDICULOUSLY CUTE!!!!!!!!! WOW! I have 2 boys (ages 2 1/2 and 1)! so I know cute! :) Thanks for the chance to win such a cute giveaway! I would hang that across the top of our loft stairs! KERIHAG@YAHOO.COM P.S. My husband and I have always wanted to visit Montana...what month do you reccommend?
ReplyDeleteI became a HAPPY follower! I really like the homey feel of your blog! KERIHAG@YAHOO.COM
ReplyDeletePick me! :)
ReplyDeleteOoh! That fabric would make a perfect summer skirt!
ReplyDeleteWhat can I say? I'm loving everything you've got in your giveaway and would be thrilled to be the recipient of your choices.
ReplyDeleteI'm liking what I see, so I've become a follower. Yippee!!
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ReplyDeleteLove the bunting... making one is on my to sew list.
ReplyDeletePick Me, Pick me! haha, thanks for having a sense of humor about how many people are entering the huge list of giveaways! The bunting is very cute and very festive! Hope it comes home with me. Not certain what I'd make with the fabric, yet, but I'd think of something!
ReplyDeleteThe bunting is adorable! I love the Narnia books too. I first read them when I was 10 years old, and I have returned to them many times since.
ReplyDeleteYour bunting is so cute! Thank you for the chance at your lovely giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI love the bunting and the daisies fabric too!! I'm going to New Brunswick (from Alberta) this summer to visit our daughter and her family. We miss our 2 yr. old grandson alot! Thanks for asking - and for sharing your treats.
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you for visiting my blog today!
My giveaway comment question was to tell me what your vacation plans are this summer. I was blown away by how many people said "none" - "just staying home" and "taking a staycation".
ReplyDeleteI am disregarding those in favor of the minority commenters of Ireland, California road trip (live in Oregon). You have to leave to come home re-inspired.
Like your blog, love the bunting a lot.
Love the fabric...
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What lovely fabric.
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