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I love giveways, especially ones that involve fabulous fabric.

Quokka Quilts is hosting a blogger’s choice giveaway for 12 print fat quarters and 3 solids (holy cow!) of your choice from Fat Quarter Shop.

Since I mostly make bags, I picked a bunch of patterns conducive to bag-making. I also mocked up a couple of bag patterns.

First, these are the fabrics I chose. I went through and picked my favorite fabrics without thinking about putting them together. I didn’t read the rules all the way through … they are PICKING the best ones. I doubt I will get picked, but putting random fabric patterns together and making them look pretty is kind of what I do, so …

And now? How about a couple of ideas for what I might do with them. Stack them (wonkily and not straight of course):

Wow that’s a lot of fabrics. Okay, now for the bags I could create using a bit of ALL of these fabrics.

Probably with an orange zipper on that one.

And a turquoise zipper on this one. Obviously the patterns would translate into bigger than what they’re shown here, but you get the picture.

Anyway, here is the part where I say … pick me! Please.

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I’ve got a couple of goodies that are on sale until January 1.

Teensy Flowers Plate // $5 — normally $15

Baby Blue Zippy Pouch // $5 — normally $10

That’s Kinda Kitschy Zippy Pouch // $5 — normally $10

Big Beautiful Butterflies Wallet // $25 — normally $35 (there are 2 of these!)

Get ‘em while the gettin’s good … before January 1.

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As you all know I participated in Giveaway Day last week and gave away one of my little zippy bags.

Well I also participated by entering a ton of giveaways for cute sewing supplies. And I won a really interesting one from Kukoshop. Kukoshop is the blog/shop of an American named Karen who lives in Japan. She focuses on the theme “cute stuff from afar”.

Check out all the adorable Japanese swag I’m getting:

[calendar with a cute sewing project every month]

[fun stuff from the 100 yen store ... which is like a Japanese dollar store]

[lots of scraps of fabric]

[and a little notecard set]

Too cute! I’m really excited to get this in the mail. Thanks, Karen!

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The winner of the zippy pouch is …

Heather!

… but she didn’t leave her e-mail address or at least disqus isn’t giving it to me. I’m going to dig through my e-mails and see if the notification e-mail gave me her e-mail. FOUND IT! I just e-mailed her. 

If not, I will be choosing a runner up next week!

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I recently discovered a new adorable thing to do with all those scraps of yarn that I have from making various knit projects: Crochet bows.

[photo credit Happy Together]

Check out this tutorial from Happy Together to make your own. Even if you’ve never crocheted before, these are pretty dang easy to make. It’s pretty much two little blocks strategically glued together.

You can glue these to a pin or a hair clip. How cute! Easy peasy last-minute Christmas gifts.

Speaking of crafting, you should check out my giveaway for giveaway day if you’ve not entered yet. I will pick a winner on Friday, so hurrry up and enter!

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It’s SewMamaSew’s giveaway day today.

Check out all the super sweet giveaways (in addition to mine) on her blog today.

So what am I giving away? I’m giving away one of my little zippy pouches. My Classy Lady Lacey zippy pouch to be exact.

How do you win? I’ll make it simple this time because I’m sure I’ll get many more comments than usual.

How do you win? Just because I like reading interesting material, you’re going to have to answer a question instead of just commenting below. Also include your e-mail address so I can follow up with you when you win (FYI you don’t have to type it in the comment section … just in the part where it says “e-mail” in the form).

The question? Who/what is your favorite fictional character and why? Your answer can be a character from from literature, movies, TV, music, comics, etc.

My answer to that question? I guess I’ll go with the obvious and say Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Why? Because she is badass and I love the fact that she’s witty and always goes for the bad boys.

Good luck! I’ll be picking a winner on Friday the 16th — just in time to get the zip bag in the mail in case you want to give it as a gift. I’ll post the winner on the 18th and will ship ASAP so you have before Christmas.

PS I’ll ship internationally!

Want to enter more giveaways? Check out the full list of giveaway day giveaways

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I have 3 winners for the poster contest from last week’s Thankful Giveaway.

First winner is Ashley Dailey (@popandshorty) on Twitter.

Next winner is Heidi Miller by her comment on the giveaway post.

And finally, the last winner is Stephanie Hertel by her comment on the giveaway post.

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Hey, it’s Black Friday! If you’re getting ready to go out shopping, why not hit up Market Day in Des Moines at 9 AM today for some great deals?

In case you forgot, I’m doing a giveaway that ends at 5 AM on Monday. Be sure to check it out!

And if you’re going, you could buy me a present … here’s my local Christmas wishlist (click on the images to go to the etsy listing):

White topaz ring by Jen Lawler Designs

Hand-sewn tank by Hard Love Apparel

Vintage Lion Mug by TheSaraInitiave (BIG MUG … I realllly want this and it’s only $6!)

Milla Hand-knit cowl by HeyJenRenee

Champagne and Rhinestone Statement Necklace from Bean and the Sprout … out of your price range? I like this too …

Poppy and Blue necklace for only $40

Fabric covered button earrings by SRenee Design

Natural Cherry Cutting Board by KopperKitty

U Printed Card by YelleFont

Convertible Cowl/Sleeveless Shrug by LisforLiz

Expletive Hearts (custom made to order) by No Tengo Miedo Clay — I have one in mind that I just haveeeeeee to get made. For a friend.

Handspun yarn by MaraJane Creations

Classic Glam Peacock Earrings by DaniAwesome

Make your own long dog kit by JuneCraft — obviously I have been wanting this FOREVER.

Seaglass Elephant Pincushion by VeronicaMade

Audrey Vintage Lace Pouch by Florence Oliver

And the Super Amazing 100% Awesome Cat Calendar by Kate Funk

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Hello bloggity bloglings! It’s been a while since I’ve done any sort of giveaway.

You may remember my Monday Madness Giveaway back in May. or my Scavenger Hunt Giveaway back in 2010,  or when I gave away some Pinterest invites when it was brand spankin’ new, or maybe when I did giveaways regularly (here, here, here, here and here).

Anyway, I have a giveaway! I got these awesome posters from French Paper a while back at the Field Paper Show. They’re the French Paper 14oth Anniversary posters. For those of you who don’t geek paper, French Paper has aweeeeeesome paper. It’s the best. They have tons of fun colors and finishes. Also, they have Charles S. Anderson Design do all of their promos. And for those of you who don’t geek design, it’s my lifelong dream to work for CSA.

Would you like to see the goods? I have three posters to give away to you lovely people. Also, you can buy these posters online if you’re not a winner.  These feature metallic ink and are on butcher paper.

Interested?

How do you win?

There are a few ways to get an entry: First, leave me a comment on this blog post telling me what you’re thankful for this year. Yes. Thanksgiving IS this week.

[if you are reading via an rss service or on facebook, click here to go to the blog post. comments on facebook will not be entered to win]

Want another entry? Add yourself to my networked blogs or google friends widgets on my sidebar. If you add both you don’t get two entries, you just get double the chimes. Again, you have to go to my actual blog post to do this. Make sure to comment to tell me you did this.

Third entry? Okay fine. Tweet this: “I want to be Frenched by @chimes! #frenchme @FrenchPaperCo #chimesblogpostergiveaway”.

You have until 5 AM Cyber Monday (next Monday, the 28th) to enter. I’ll choose a winner that morning. Since I’m crazy organized, all entries are going in a spreadsheet in the order they are entered, so any of these entry mechanisms will work.

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Happy Memorial Day everybody.

We have a winner for last week’s giveaway — well, 2 actually. I thought since there was so much interest that I’d give away BOTH mini wallets.

Here are the random numbers and winners:

Congrats, ladies! I’m mailing both wallets tomorrow. Have a fabulous rest of your  3-day weekend!

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