Sewing Spaces: This giveaway is huge, I say. Huge. November 3, 2010 18:37 312 Comments
Here it is: The giveaway that takes the cake. It does. In fact, I want to keep this giveaway for myself. Every single item. Yes, indeed. But I refuse to give in to such a selfish impulse. I do.
This is an amazing giveaway. It is. Totally. Completely. It includes:
Colette's gorgeous Crepe pattern. It's sweet. It's easy. It has that 1940s flair. And perhaps best of all, it's for beginners! Aren't you happy about that, fledglings? I am.
Next, Ann of Gorgeous Fabrics is generously supplying the fabric to make your Crepe frock. And it's not just any fabric. No. It isn't. It is luscious royal navy wool crepe. Think how wonderful it will feel.
And Sunni, the Cupcake Goddess herself, has made a cute pin cushion especially for our very lucky winner. It's the cherry size, yes, the one right on the tip top. It is so adorable.
But there's more. Really: Revlon Cherries in the Snow lipstick and nail polish. True vintage colors introduced in 1953. This color was a cult best seller in the 1950s, and it's just as glamorous today.
So. You are surely asking: How do I enter? How? Well. It's easier than baking a cake. And quicker. Just leave a comment. Amuse me. Tell me why you want to win. Tell me if you read the blog regularly. Let me know what you like best about Sewing Spaces. Do so by Tuesday, November 9 at 5 pm PDT. Then I'll use a random number generator to pick the winner. And someone will be getting a very fabulous package in the mail.
And a warm-and-toasty thank-you to Sarai of Colette patterns, Ann of Gorgeous Fabrics and Sunni of The Cupcake Goddess for making this terrific giveaway possible!
Comments
Rebecca on May 20, 2015 12:22
I would love to win this! I follow your blog regularly and am constantly inspired by your Sewing Spaces segment. I am completely bogged down with school and NEED to SEW again!
Joyce on May 20, 2015 12:22
Ooooo…I’ve been drooling over the pattern -and would be happy to win just it- but the fabric is awesome.
Kristen on May 20, 2015 12:22
I would love to win because I am retro fabulous and am dying to try that pattern!
This blog makes me feel ashamed of my cluttered sewing space with my ramshackle folding table, but it inspires me to do more!
Rachel on May 20, 2015 12:22
What an amazing giveaway! I found your blog after being linked to one of the sewing spaces entries.
I’ve been wanting to make the crepe dress since the pattern came out.
Baohee on May 20, 2015 12:22
It’s the new sew along pattern! Love the series, makes sewing even more fun, thinking of all the different versions that people are making at the same time. The fabric is such a lovely choice too!
Margaux on May 20, 2015 12:22
Navy blue wool crepe! Vintage red lipstick! Enough to bring a quiet reader like me sprinting into the comment fray.
AnnieV on May 20, 2015 12:22
I discovered your blog a few weeks ago, because I was searching about sewing room organizing. I just love Sewing Spaces! I found many ideas, and these sewing rooms makes me dreaming… I would like to win because I need a dress to go to a party at my husband’s job and this pattern would be perfect, especially in a wonderful navy fabric, with nails and lips painted in cherry red. And about my pincushion, it is so boring… I really need a cute one.
Alina Badus on May 20, 2015 12:22
Ooh… I want to win because I love sewing dresses and I would totally rock this one! I think this is my first time at bluegardenia, but I will definitely be back.
Angelina S. on May 20, 2015 12:22
Just found your blog via Colette and am really enjoying it. I love to see people’s sewing spaces! It’s the voyeur in me, I’m sure.
Thanks for the chance to win these fabulous prizes. Much appreciated!
figure8angel[AT]gmail[DOT]com
Laura on May 20, 2015 12:22
Wow—how wonderful it would be to win! I’m planning on doing Gertie’s sew along—this would make it even better!!! I love the blog (I have the titles scrolling thanks to my RSS subscription)
Leah on May 20, 2015 12:22
What an amazing giveaway. I would make this dress and wear it on a date with my new Mr. Wouldn’t it be perfect for the beginning of a romance? I think so…
Iamnotanoctopus on May 20, 2015 12:22
I love the Sewing Spaces series because it lets me dream about having my own space and all the cute, practical touches I’ll add to it some day, all while fighting my husband in the here and now for access to the drafting table in the corner of our tiny apartment.
And I should definitely win, because this giveaway must have been designed with me in mind! From the adorable pin cushion from the Cupcake Goddess, to the very pattern I’ve been eyeballing to show off my sweet cupcake tattoos—with a gorgeous navy fabric even, to go with the vintage 1940s navy suede shoes I just snagged. Not to mention that I almost bought that shade of lipstick earlier today, before I knew about the giveaway. So, yeah—me me me!
Virgil on May 20, 2015 12:22
I love wool crepe – I’m usually too stingy to buy it, though. The fabric alone would be a great giveaway but everything else makes it so much more amazing!
Maggie Aisenbrey on May 20, 2015 12:22
What an amazing giveaway!
Serena on May 20, 2015 12:22
Oh my, this is THE giveaway of giveaways! This is my first time here, but I’ll be subscribing. :) I would love to make this dress and wear it with that lipstick, and I think I’d have to get some amazing shoes to complete the whole outfit.
hh on May 20, 2015 12:22
I would love to win this pattern! I really want to participate in the sewalong on Gertie’s blog and have been debating whether to buy the pattern at my local fabric store (if they get it in stock on time) or with the coupon online—but free would be even better! :)
MJ on May 20, 2015 12:22
I would love to win because Gertie is going to be doing this pattern for her next sew-along and I will be participating but haven’t bought the pattern or fabric yet!!
rachel on May 20, 2015 12:22
Pick me! I’m doing gertie’s sewalong, too. What a lovely giveaway!
Rachel
Shel McIntyre on May 20, 2015 12:22
That’s an absolutely amazing giveaway! That dress pattern is beautiful. I’m just getting back into sewing, and I’d love a beginner pattern like this to get inspired.
Sara on May 20, 2015 12:22
I love looking through the Sewing Spaces posts to get inspiration for my own tiny sewing area and dream about what I’ll do the day when we have a spare bedroom for all of my (rather numerous and large) bits of craft projects. As an organization nut I love getting ideas from the posts!
Emily Rose on May 20, 2015 12:22
I actually am a new reader of the blog, but I LOVE seeing sewing projects and studios of other crafty people!
I REALLY want to win this because I adore Colette Patterns, and I have used up my fabric budget for the year!
yay!
Cathy A on May 20, 2015 12:22
Well, the fabric is wonderful! And the lipstick and nail polish colors from the 1950’s…I could pretend I was living in that lovely era.
jessie aucoin on May 20, 2015 12:22
a wonderful giveaway! i came because of the link on colette patterns, but a quick look around and i know i’ll be back. adding you to my bookmarked blogs
Colleen on May 20, 2015 12:22
I actually just Stumbled on to your blog, but am loving what I see, I’ll definitely be adding it to my followings. I’ve done a lot of sewing for kids but am still a little intimidated to sew for myself, I think this would be a great project to start with.
thx
Caitlin on May 20, 2015 12:22
What a great giveaway! I’ve had my eye of this pattern, it’s so cute. But I don’t have the right fabric for it… that’s what makes this giveaway so perfect!
Millie on May 20, 2015 12:22
Oh, I’d love to make a Crepe in navy wool crepe! I’m looking to make some more professional, adult clothing (rather than my usual student wardrobe), and that would fit the bill perfectly. I’m a new reader (sent here via Sarai’s blog!) but I think I’ll stick around!
BetsyAnne on May 20, 2015 12:22
I try to dedicate some time in my weeks to reading as many sewing blogs as possible. I enjoy seeing what those who have space do with it. Inspirational. And was happy to see some of my fave blogs cross over—Erin @ Dress A Day + Colette +… Would love to make this dress!
Krystyna666 on May 20, 2015 12:22
I’m a total novice sewer (just got my machine a short while ago and I haven’t made anything more complicated than a tote bag yet xD), and this would be really exciting for me, my first dress! That’s the whole reason I wanted to learn how to sew, because I’m so pear shaped I have a hard time finding dresses that fit my curvy bottom half and aren’t obviously several cup sizes too big/broad in the shoulders/etc. I’ve been eying this pattern because participating in Gertie’s sewalong would be very helpful for me (I loved her tips on the Lady Grey coat, but I wouldn’t dare attempt that yet!). Good luck everybody! elbows others out of the way
Mary on May 20, 2015 12:22
Oh, to win one of these lovely prizes would be awesome! I’ll be camping in the desert for 4 months-wouldn’t this be a great dress to make while sewing on a generator? :-)
Wendy on May 20, 2015 12:22
I love every item in your giveaway! Sewing Spaces is a great series because I see that a lot of the blog sewers i admire don’t have perfect spaces or organization. Those who do have amazing spaces are an inspiration. I also enjoyed learning about their indispensable items.
Imaan on May 20, 2015 12:22
I discovered your blog via the sewing spaces posts, and I LOVE those; why? Because they are like a personal invitation into someone else’s creative space, where they organise things in a way that works for them, to come up with amazing results. I love finding out a little about the bloggers I like, so thanks for thinking of this, and fingers crossed I win this giveaway!
Deb on May 20, 2015 12:22
Wow! What a great and generous giveaway. I do follow your blog and am inspired by all the sewing spaces. I am relocating all my things from my sewing room to my bedroom so I can accommodate a roommate. It’s not fun but it would make me much happier if I won this giveaway and could make the Crepe dress and it would look beautiful with painted nails and mouth. Woohoo!
Jessica on May 20, 2015 12:22
I want to win because I’ve never sewn with such nice fabric before! Because I’ve been wanting to make a non-boring work-type winter dress. Because I need a dress to wear to weddings and this seems like the perfect pattern. Because … because! Because I tend to make the same patterns more than once and this has so much potential :-).
Curry on May 20, 2015 12:22
I just found your blog through Sarai’s blog, and am I glad I did! I look forward to catching up with you previous posts. Why do I want to win? Well, I just moved to Paris with a horribly deficient wardrobe. A fabulous Crepe Dress in a royal navy wool crepe will be a perfect addition. Lipstick, nail polish and the pin cushion – cherry on the top! Thanks for the giveaway!
Renay on May 20, 2015 12:22
Wowser, what a great giveaway. I want to win this so badly….
My favourite thing about sewing spaces is the fact that we all get to have a perve on others sewing spaces without leaving the couch! Its always great to see how others do things and get some ideas and inspiration :-)
Something amusing ey…. ummm
Why did the man fall off his bike?
Because somebody threw a fridge at him….
yes, its a bad joke… tee hee
thanks!
Viv on May 20, 2015 12:22
Wow! Thank you! I want to win so bad because I’m planning to take part in the nest sew-along at Gertie’s blog plus I love navy plus I need a new red lipstick.
Sabine on May 20, 2015 12:22
Oh, how I would love to win the Colette pattern! I would like to join Gertie’s next sew along and so I already would have the most important thing….Thank you for this great give away!!!!!!!
Have a beautiful day
Sabine
Kara Dekker on May 20, 2015 12:22
Please enter me in your giveaway. This is the first time I’ve visited your blog; I followed a link from Colette Patterns. I’ve been drooling over their designs, and I’d love to win the wrap dress pattern. I enjoy sewing vintage styles, and haven’t made a dress like this one yet. Thanks.
Kara D.
ps. I hope it’s ok for overseas people to enter—I live in Australia.
Catriona Macleod on May 20, 2015 12:22
I have been dying to sew this pattern for my little sister’s christmas present, but the dress (and my sister) deserve gorgeous fabric that I can’t currently afford. What a generous giveaway!
I love sewing spaces, and daydream about the fabulously organised and inspiring space that I will one day create! For now, I make do with a corner cupboard and an old suitcase of my gran’s stuffed with her old patterns and threads.
Alie on May 20, 2015 12:22
Oh what an awesome giveaway.
I have been planning on making this dress since Colette first issued it, just love it’s 1940’s look. I’m loving blue right now, especially navy, so that crepe would be perfect for me.
And thanks for an entertaining blog.
annet on May 20, 2015 12:22
i’d love that pattern to make it together with a few friends. they are novices and we get together every thursday to make some things… let’s just say we were very excited to hear about the sew-along! this would be perfect as they can get very detailed instructions and i would be able to add some extra techniques. this is exciting!
Kathi Giumentaro on May 20, 2015 12:22
I was directed here by Sarai.
Love love love this give away. I can’t say enough about all the goodies. It would be a dream to win such a prize.
I have to say your sewing space it so neat and tidy. I think I need to do some cleaning today.
Thanks
Kathi G
raquel on May 20, 2015 12:22
I’m going to be honest: it is the first time I visit your blog (I found you reading Colette’s). I would love to win this giveaway because lately I’ve been sewing only with old sheets and fabric from my stash (calicos and things like that). I need to remember how luxurious and new fabric feels!!!!!
Thanks!
Raquel from Florida
Kristen on May 20, 2015 12:22
Wow-wee, what awesome prizes! I found you through Colette patterns’ recent post about your giveaway, and I’m so glad I did! I’d love to win, because:
a.) I’m a newbie and would love to make just one thing for myself that doesn’t end up in the scrap bag.
b.) I love anything vintage, so 40’s dress and 50’s makeup? Swoon…
c.) Colette patterns always look so pretty and flattering, and I’ve been wanting to try one forEVER.
Regardless of whether I win your amazing giveaway, you have another eager new follower. Thanks for the entry! :)
Anwen on May 20, 2015 12:22
I’d love to win this giveaway because I’m not working at the moment (due to illness) and a parcel of pretty things would make me very happy. I’m not in a very amusing mood, sorry!
Brooke on May 20, 2015 12:22
I want to win because I would love to join Gertie’s sew-a-long and this would ensure that I do.
I’m a lurker on your blog, and my lurking started all because of your series on sewing spaces :)
I love sewing spaces because I’m fascinated in seeing how other people organize their sewing lives and then taking inspiration for how I manage mine (I’m a beginner).
Kim B. on May 20, 2015 12:22
Would love to win this! Have been eyeing this pattern. I’m getting ready to make the Lady Grey coat. I just need to the Crepe dress to go with it! :)
julie s on May 20, 2015 12:22
What a terrific giveaway! I found your blog via the colette pattern blog. I’m planning on taking part in Gertie’s sew-along, so the timing of your giveaway couldn’t be more perfect!
julie on May 20, 2015 12:22
great giveaway, i love love collette patterns, and have been wanting to try this one for a while. and love love your blog
Farah on May 20, 2015 12:22
Cherries in the snow is the best name for a lipstick i have ever heard. If i don’t win, i will be heading to the store and buying it up. thanks for the giveaway! I love this blog.
Evangalene on May 20, 2015 12:22
To be honest I just discovered your blog through Colette but I plan to be a faithful follower from now on….I really do! Also I love fabric sooo much I would do almost any thing to get it, especially really lushes ones like the one you are giving away.
Ann on May 20, 2015 12:22
I would lurv to win this! Especially as I am a beginner and have definitely made fabric choice mistakes along the way. It would be the height of luxury to have my fabric specially, perfectly chosen for the specific pattern. Thanks for your lovely website!!
PrutsPrinses on May 20, 2015 12:22
I found your blog a while ago and I do enjoy your sewing spaces series. It is nice to see how everyone comes up with a different organization in order to do the same thing. I love to see the personalities reflected in the space! It makes me want to have my own sewing space, but as a student I’ll make do in my mom’s sewing space for now!
I want to have a cherry dress like yours by the way :) Oh, it could accompany that cherry pincushion and the cherry lipstick and nail polish
I’d love to win this giveaway because I love wrap dresses! But my trouble with them is that I always have to wear a top underneath, otherwise it shows off my bra! I could make one that ties higher I guess, but then the flattering effect at the waist is lost. So I am really curious about this tie in the back dress. Maybe it is the answer to my wrap dress prayers!
Enjoy your day and please keep those sewing spaces coming ;)
Carla Charters on May 20, 2015 12:22
I am just starting my sewing adventure and need all the help I can get as far as inspiration, supplies, support and technique. Winning this prize package would be a wonderful addition to slowly growing sewing basket.
Phoebe on May 20, 2015 12:22
I love this pattern and the fabric looks wonderful. Thank you so much for having such an amazing contest!
Ame on May 20, 2015 12:22
Beautiful!! I love your gorgeous blog, and I hope to win this giveaway because I covet the Crepe pattern. Perfect for every season. I tried to hop on board Gertie’s Lady Grey sew-along, but I became overwhelmed. I’m thinking a charming beginner’s pattern will restore my confidence and get my head back in the game. Thanks for your lovely blog, regardless! Happy Fall!
debra on May 20, 2015 12:22
I’d love to win this because I seem to forever start projects I can’t finish because I don’t have the skills yet. This might be easy enough for beginners but it looks so amazing I don’t think anyone would realize it! :D
Abbeyshane on May 20, 2015 12:22
What a generous giveaway! I want to win because I haven’t made a dress for myself since I was a senior in high school. I haven’t bought a dress for myself in ages either. Have you been shopping in a mall lately?? Yuck! I used to be a little self conscious about clothing I made. After shopping yesterday I know that even my less successful attempts are of WAY better quality than anything RTW!!!
Deborah on May 20, 2015 12:22
Winning this “Giveaway” would make my week. My birthday is next week, so it would be a double pleasure to win this. I love the pattern, the crepe, and the nail polish and lipstick make the outfit complete! How cool is that.
kirsten manning on May 20, 2015 12:22
One reason I want to win… Navy wool crepe and a crepe pattern. How can it get any better than that? I’m so excited for the chance, thanks so much!!!
Sarah Lundy on May 20, 2015 12:22
I LOVE COLETTE PATTERNS! I have been internet stalking them for over a year and have just never been able to justify the cost of the patterns (I’m a grad student with no income and SO many loans). I loved Crepe when it was introduced on the Colette Blog, and it would be awesome to win it! Thanks for doing cool things like this!!
Rachel on May 20, 2015 12:22
Love this blog, and what a sweet giveaway!
Sarah Lou on May 20, 2015 12:22
This is a super rad giveaway, so allow me to amuse you with my giveaway acceptance speech:
I’d like to thank you for Sewing Spaces. It not only gives me wonderful ideas to use in my own sewing room, but indulges my secret desire to be a seamstress-y peeping tom. Thanks to Google Reader for bringing this blog to me every morning. Thanks to Colette Patterns. Though I’m not a beginning sewist, I am a new mom, and am thrilled to have a new vintage-inspired pattern to make up quickly and adjust to my changing body. (Oh, no, they’re cuing the wrap-up music!) Navy wool crepe is gorgeous, Gorgeous Fabrics, and who doesn’t love red, pardon me, cherry, lips and tips. And finally, thank you to the random number generator who selected me. It means a lot.
Laurie on May 20, 2015 12:22
I love the sewing spaces series because I’m literally designing my space right now (the drywall needs to be taped and plastered then it’s time to organize it!). What better way to move into a new sewing space than with a fabulous new pattern and a community sew-along?
Reethi on May 20, 2015 12:22
What an amazing giveaway! I loved your sewing spaces series – so inspirational! (And I liked sneak-peeking into people’s sewing spaces.)
I sew on my dining table, and I’m longing for my own dedicated sewing space.
Beth Rigby on May 20, 2015 12:22
Oo, exciting! I would love to win! I link over to your site occasionally from Gertie and Collete Patterns’s blogs, and I’m adding your RSS feed right… now. Thanks for doing the giveaway – I’m keeping my fingers crossed!
Beth
http://craftmaticbeth.blogspot.com/
Tiffany on May 20, 2015 12:22
I just found this blog courtesy of Elegant Musings, and I love it! I have spent most of the morning looking through past posts! I am new to sewing (trying to teach myself as I have limited time for classes) and it’s great to see where others sew and how organized they can be! This giveaway is amazing! I love that dress pattern!
Pernille H. Fredriksen on May 20, 2015 12:22
Oh my. The sewing spaces makes me think that I should try to get my sewing organized. I love your blog Gertie. I’m impressed by the great dresses you create. I would love to win this give away, and I’d really like to be part of this sew along! This dress looks fab!
Pernille
Julie Robertson on May 20, 2015 12:22
I recently found your blog and I’ve got to say, I LOVE it! You touch on so many great things!
I’d love to win the give away because I live in CA in a small town that only hosts a “Joann” fabrics and they don’t carry wool. I was told it wasn’t cold enough in CA to justify selling wool. Can you believe that? So, to win some yummy crepe wool would just be so wonderful!
Carolyne on May 20, 2015 12:22
What a Fab.U.Lous gift…..I am in awe!
I am a navy blue lover and since I was born in 1953 I really should be wearing this lovely "Cherries in the Snow’. Do you think so too?
Collette’s wonderful patterns are so inspirational and I would love to use this as my first dress made (for myself in the past twenty years) in my “new” reclaimed sewing room.
Your blog has given me great ideas to incorporate into my own room all rolled into a sweet fun read whenever I stop by.
I would love to win…♡ {{hugs}} ~Carolyne
webfrau on May 20, 2015 12:22
I’ve just discovered you via collette’s blog and I’m adding you to my reader now.
What a fantastic giveaway. I don’t actually own a dress (it’s about time I did) and wool crepe is a luxury generally beyond my budget. Thanks to all of you for the opportunity. Fingers crossed :)
Sarah on May 20, 2015 12:22
Oohhh, I’d love to win. I’m planning on doing the sew-a-long with this dress. I found your blog recently when you featured Ann at Gorgeous Fabrics’ sewing space. I love the fun and quirky quality of your blog… and of course the sewing nature of it :-)
Karen on May 20, 2015 12:22
I always catch your blah using Google reader. I find it inspirational. I would like to do Gertie’s sew along. I love wrap dresses. They are so forgiving. I wouldn’t mind having a wardrobe of them. I have another Colette Pattern. I like the way they are set up (like an instruction book with a pocket.) No messy envelopes to deal with. I like the Macaron dress and the Begneit skirt too.
Karen on May 20, 2015 12:22
Sorry, that’s blog (darn spell checker)!!!!
diane hand on May 20, 2015 12:22
i like get ing post. ilove the above pattern. i think it would make up very nice
thank you
diane h
Ashley on May 20, 2015 12:22
oh my goodness!! what a great giveaway. i found you through the Colette blog! i can just imagine that dress made up in that beautiful fabric. :-)
Wendy C on May 20, 2015 12:22
What an amazing giveaway :)
I love seeing how the sewers whose blogs I follow use their space for sewing. I am getting back into it after a long time away.
This is such a lucious-delicious giveaway that I hope I win. Plus I love vintage patterns that you feature on your site.
Pick me :)
Pretty please? :)
Kristin on May 20, 2015 12:22
I must confess, I’m not a long-term reader of your blog, but I heard about your giveaway from Collete Patterns. And what a lovely giveaway it is! I’ve been wanting to make a dress and that looks perfect.
Liz on May 20, 2015 12:22
gorgeous and generous!
Amanda Calhoun on May 20, 2015 12:22
I can’t wait to sew this pattern! Very excited for it!
Anastasia on May 20, 2015 12:22
I just came across your blog. Great job. I look forward to being inspired to better organize my sewing space. I’d love to win the giveaway because I must posess anything with “cherries” in the name, especially nail polish!
Anna B on May 20, 2015 12:22
Oooo…So much pretty…Popped on over from the link at Colette’s, but am thinking now I might stay awhile…
I want to win because I am small and clothes don’t often fit me. I like making and altering clothes because they fit me better than store bought clothes. I’d love to make this dress after I finish sewing Christmas presents for my nieces and nephew! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
Beth C. on May 20, 2015 12:22
I’ll be honest, I’m a sporadic reader.But I’m a sporadic reader of pretty much everything, so please don’t take it personally. :) I do love your site, though. Your voice is fun and everything is well thought out.
Anyway, I want to win because I’m starting to get back into sewing after a pretty long hiatus and this would be an awesome out-of-the-gate project. Plus I need work clothes.
Heather H on May 20, 2015 12:22
I’ve been wanting the pattern since it came out. I’ve been reading your blog for a couple of months, and I really enjoy seeing other sewing areas.
Mareenchen on May 20, 2015 12:22
I’ve taken up sewing less than 6 months ago and after lots of bags and easy skirts I finally wanted to take that jump and make a dress. Then I found out about Gertie’s next sew-along! Next I talked a couple of sewing novice friends into joining me in my quest and now you’ve posted this amazing giveaway. It’d make my/our venture all the more exciting.
What I love about your blog is to read about other seamstresses/tailors/bloggers I follow and their sewing spaces. Working on/cluttering our dining table and having employed the floor to prepare curtains for shortening I felt so much better reading about Elaine’s (formerly) circumscribed space. Also I love to read up on advice from others. It’s so helpful and reassuring!
Sonya on May 20, 2015 12:22
Tuck in your shirtails! http://bit.ly/9NOz7B
Anna on May 20, 2015 12:22
Came here because the Colette Patterns blog linked to this giveaway. I am now a subscriber! I would LOVE to try a Colette design… and I am into blue right now. Such a fabulous giveaway — thank you for the chance to win!
Diana on May 20, 2015 12:22
I would love to win this giveaway because I adore the pattern, swoon over navy blue, need a gorgeous pincushion, and am desperately trying to stop biting my nails. Thank you! Love this blog!
Maggie on May 20, 2015 12:22
Thanks for such a great chance to win a truly great give-away! I stumbled upon your blog a month or so ago and I love seeing the sewing spaces of all the bloggers I obsessively read about. I am continually shifting piles of crap…er, I mean sewing stuff to try to organize my own sewing space. This series has been great for ideas and inspiration. And of course, jealousy inducing ;)
Joni on May 20, 2015 12:22
Reading the book, “Dreaming of Dior”. The author, Charlotte Smith, writes that “…a dress can hold a lifetime of memories.” Collette’s Crepe pattern is one of those dresses — elegant, classic, a memory waiting to happen! Enjoy your blog very much because it provides an opportunity to share our passion for sewing.
Jane on May 20, 2015 12:22
What a gorgeous giveaway. I enjoy coming over to your blog, and what’s made it even better is that I’m nosey and love taking a peek into other sewers sewing rooms. But don’t come peeking into my sewing space, as I’m a great procrastinator and do loads of noseying and not much sewing. If I win I’d have to get sewing up that dress, and show lots of pictures of my progress, and have a ta da moment complete with nails and lipstick beautifully applied. Perhaps on second thoughts …………………… no, no I’m in.
Sarahphim65 on May 20, 2015 12:22
Great giveaway! I’m new to your blog, but I love it.
Monica on May 20, 2015 12:22
I’ve only just begun sewing and recently discovered your blog. I will definitely be doing Gertie’s sew along — and winning the giveaway would make it that much better! It’s a beautiful dress and beautiful fabric!
Ravenz Tarot on May 20, 2015 12:22
I love that pattern….I would love to have that dress for Christmas. I am at a stage in my life when I just got tired of being tired. Too much teens, work and life. So I cut my hair; Imagine waist length hair cut all the way to your shoulders and I think the beautician was more upset than I was. Then I started wearing a little more makeup (yep more than lip-gloss and moisturizer) and then I almost gave my family a heart attack and had them thinking of calling Mulder and Scully from the ex-files when I wore a dress. Yep a dress! for no reason! So is it just a midlife crisis that makes a mom scare her family? Or just me being me? Ohh yeah that dress at christmas with red shoes!
I love your blog and snarky is good……I love sewing spaces I have the book I am still trying to set up my sewing shed I just have to move all the teen’s stuff out so she will stop using it as her personal storage unit. I just keep forgetting her basic rule “whats hers is hers and what mine is hers too”. 6 months then I will have my shed back if I dont go crazy making christmas before then and throw it all into dads shed with all his deer hunting stuff (eeeww)….. PS the teen suggest I give her my shed move into the man shed (yuck) so not happening. We are still in a silent black op showdown over the sewing machines!
Denise on May 20, 2015 12:22
What a scrumptious giveaway! I have been drooling over this pattern and navy crepe…perfect! I really enjoy your sewing spaces series. It inspires me with my own limited space. And my birthday is this Friday so…pick me, PRETTY PLEASE!
Laurie Brown on May 20, 2015 12:22
Wow! What an amazing giveaway!
Navy wool crepe- how lovely that would feel! And Cherries in the Snow- I wore that color for years because orangey reds don’t suit me. I was heart broken when they stopped making it. I don’t know if they’ve brought it back or this is a vintage lipstick & polish, but I lust for it!
I love your blog, BTW!
Sz on May 20, 2015 12:22
Dare lightening strike twice? I have been in lust for this pattern ever since Sarai came out with it.
Mary on May 20, 2015 12:22
What a great giveaway! I finally cleaned up and organized a little space of my apartment to be my designated sewing space. I love having my sewing machine at the ready with my vintage fabrics, patterns and books by my side.
Linda on May 20, 2015 12:22
I am really enjoying your sewing space feature; it is always inspiring to see how other creative people set up their personal space! Then again, I really appreciate the channeling Catherine feature; it’s the clothes! Colette’s Oolong dress was a joy to sew, and I would love to have her new dress pattern! Thank you for the opportunity!
Mary Ann Coleman on May 20, 2015 12:22
I just love reading your blog and, for that matter, all sewing blogs. I would really love to win this give-a-way, really I would.
Mary Ann C.