202 GIVEAWAY!!!

Sew Mama Sew! is hosting their biannual Giveaway Day again and I thought it would be fun to participate. For those who are new to our little ol' blog, welcome! It's always nice to meet new people, so please make yourself at home and take a look around.

 It's been a long time since I've done a giveaway and instead of giving one goody, I'm doing two. So there will be 2 winners with your choice of any one of these prizes:

Kawaii Hoodie Scarves (size: 2-4 yrs)

 Miss Molly or Miss Jenny PDF pattern.

*For more information about these prizes, click on the shop bar and head over to my shop for product details.

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So here's what you gotta do:

-Leave a comment on which prize you'd love to win.

-Followers get extra entries, just leave another comment that you follow.

-Be sure to leave an email address in your comments.

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Giveaway ends on December 7th at midnight(PST)and two winners will be announced on December 8th.

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Please be sure to visit Sew Mama Sew! blog for more fabulous giveaways.

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Good luck!

1 A HUGE thank you pt2

I am just besides myself.

If you were to tell me several years back that I was going to create and sell my apron patterns, I would've told you you're nuts. Fear. Fear of someone taking away what I worked so hard on and getting the glory is what held me back. This has happened to me.

Years ago, I was designing and selling jewelry. My bestfriend who is in the media industry, referred me to a high end designer and  so I submitted my portfolio only to be rejected saying I wasn't "haute couture". And would you believe, I saw several of my designs in their following collection. Coincidence? I think not. Ever since then I vowed to never open myself up like that again.

Time past, the blogosphere was born and after meeting some amazing women, I learned that you can't prosper if you don't give.

And you know what?

It feels good.

Here are more incredibly talented women who tested my patterns and created some fabulous aprons if I do say so myself!

Meet Rebecca of Thread For Your Life. She started sewing by making her own aprons and look at what she made! I am just smitten with her choice of fabrics. Perfect for fall... going on a pumpkin hunt... hosting a fall feast... or out about at the farmer's market. Just darling.

Check out her Tumblr HERE.

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Meet Tricia (FYI, that's not Tricia above). Okay this woman is fantastically amazing! She didn't just create one apron... oh no! She created an apron in every size! She went above and beyond the call of duty. Who does that?! SHE does.

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Meet Cecilia (yes, this her in the photos). In one of our conversations, Cecillia mentioned how she likes to wear "cute" things and these aprons are perfect for the baby boomers as well as 20 year olds today.

Oh my goodness... just look at her in these pics.

Need I say more?

She made the apron on the left for a bride. Woohoo! That's one sexy apron!

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Lastly, I want to thank Monica of Button Counter. She'll be sending me pics real soon and when I do, you'll be the first to see! In the mean time you can visit her HERE.

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Ladies, I know I've said it a million times and I'll say it a million times more...THANK YOU.

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Now you've seen the lovely women who created some awesome aprons from my patterns and now it's YOU turn. Go HERE and make something sweet for yourself.
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2 A HUGE thank you

Ah the holidays...

It's the beginning of countless nights of take out, mountains of dirty laundry looming in the shadows and the kids at each others throats fighting for the TV remote to watch their show for millionth time. Yes... yes...

It's the beginning of us crazy crafty mamas participating in crazy sewing challenges, stocking inventory in our online shops and making gifts for Christmas. Oh and don't forget about finding creative things to post about on our blogs and WAIT... did I brush my teeth today? But if anyone was to ask us why or would we rather do something else, you know what you'd say...

"i love it"

We are C.R.A.Z.Y.

Say it with me, "CAH-RRR-AY-ZEEE".

Yes.

So when I asked a few women to help me test my new apron patterns and they agreed, I nearly peed my pants. I was sooo excited. Ladies... you rock.

Seriously, to take the time to read, sew and critique is a lot and I am truly-truly thankful for your services. Who are these ladies? Allow me to introduce to you:

Kelley of Casa Crafty. I met her at one of the KCWC and she is one of the kindest gals and blog friend you could ever have.

Need a fashion redo? Saw a cute Anthropologie shirt and wonder how to make one of your own? Go HERE. Kelley's got cool tutes that'll have you adding more to your projects list.

She makes ah-mazing bags, totes, iPad covers and wallets using yummy laminates. I own a couple of her items and the price and quality is right on. Visit her shop HERE.

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Meet Jennifer of Parrish Platz. A San Diegan residing in Germany, Jennifer shares her crafts, talents and life through her blog. One post, she was doing a giveaway and in order to participate you had to answer one question...

"Do you pee in the shower?"

*GASP* The audacity?!

I like her.

OH and she likes zombies... she's a keeper. Check out her blog HERE.

Meet Kirsten of Lovespun Studios. I just met Kirsten and I am diggin' her vibe. We've been corresponding and we (her and I) are working on something really sweet for you. Keep an eye out!!!

Visit her blog HERE.

And check out her Etsy shop HERE. She's got some really sweet items that'll make your teeth hurt.

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Now there's a few more beautiful and talented ladies that need to be recognized and I will share with you tomorrow. I didn't want to make this post too long 'cause I can hear the kids yellin' for dinner and I can see you're antsy to get back to craftin'.

I KNOW.

Besides... I need to brush my teeth. *wink*

If your wondering where to get my fabulous apron patterns, you can go HERE.

C'mon gals... if you going to craft, you might as well do it style!!!

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2 WANTED: pattern testers... UPDATE

I just finished creating my latest pattern to sell... the Miss Molly Apron, but before she's in the shop, I have some crafty mamas to test her out.

Interested???

Hurry... I only need a few ladies and it's already fillin' up, so shoot me an email and I'll get you started. Thank you ladies for signing up to help!

Also...

I revised the Miss Jenny Apron pattern for an even better fit. So if you had purchased this beauty in the past (and I know who you are), shoot me an email and I'll send you the new pattern... FREE of charge!

Lastly...

I (finally) created a Flickr Group where you can share your creations from our patterns or tutorials. So please join and share. I'd love to see your awesome creations!!!

I'm off to do my chores...

Have a fabulous weekend!

P.S. The pattern will available in my new shop this fall!