Sunday, December 11, 2011

Great BIG Giveaway Day!

Woo Hoo! It's Great Big Giveaway Day!

Sew Mama Sew is hosting a fabulous link party of giveaways all week so after you enter here, be sure to pop over there to check out and enter all the other great giveaways.

And this time you have a whole week to enter to win so be sure to check out everybody's blogs! Not only will you have a chance to win some great prizes, you'll likely find some great new blogs too!


For all of you that are regulars here- hey friends! :) Love that you are part of my blogging world, and I appreciate each and every one of you. 


For all of you that are visiting for the first time, welcome! Pull up a chair and stay a while! 

I'm Jennifer:  a Southern girl, a former teacher, and now a Home Engineer (aka Mama.) 

I’m a mother to two precious young children, a girl and a boy, and wife to a super supportive husband that understands and encourages my creative pursuits.  I’m a self-taught sewist and quilter, slightly obsessed with sewing, design, and modern fabric.  I'm driven by a need to express myself visually, a love of fabric and design, and the thrill that comes from creating something beautiful from a sketch and an idea.

Before I became a Mama and an obsessed quilter (only kidding-kinda,) I was an elementary school teacher.  I've always been crafty but I've only been sewing and quilting for a little over a year.


My obsession passion hit me hard and boy did I jump in with both feet! I hosted my first quilt-along this year with my friend Sarah as well as a really fun Christmas Gift Tutorials Blog Hop. (Check it out, there is still plenty of time to make any of these great gifts.)

Here are a few of the things I've made this year: 


I also have a bunch of tutorials you might like to check out including the fun sewing machine cover above, easy placemats, and a modern rainbow star quilt block. Come back tomorrow for an easy and quick table runner tutorial. 


Now, on to the goodies!

This past October I attended the Sewing Summit (which was AWESOME btw) and Elena and I hosted a small dinner for some bloggers we wanted to meet. On a whim we decided to put together goodie bags of sewing swag and boy oh boy did we have a great response! The generosity of the sponsors was overwhelming!

So today I am super excited to be sharing that swag with you!

That's right, one lucky winner will get everything you see here.
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Woo Hoo! Patterns, notions, fabric.... think of it as an early holiday gift to you!
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It's an almost embarrassing amount of stuff- and not my normal giveaway for sure- but I am thrilled to be sharing it with you. 

Want to enter to win? Well of course you do! 

1. To enter, leave a comment with your favorite word. That is it! 

2. For a second chance, become a follower and let me know in another comment.   For those of you that already follow, leave a comment saying so. 

Wait! Be sure to leave an email address in your comment so I can easily contact you. If I can't reach you, I'll choose another winner. The giveaway will close on Friday, December 16 and the winner will be announced on December 17. 

BTW, my giveaway is open to international readers. :) 

GOOD LUCK and thanks for stopping by! I hope you'll come back often. 

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! 

This giveaway is now closed. 

Congratulations to Kristen of KD Quilts! She was the winner of the swag! 

1,596 comments:

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Susanne said...

I follow (Google Reader) :)
Susanne

Susanne said...

Mh...only on word? Love! :)
Susanne

Mika said...

My favorite word is facetious..I just like the way it sounds! Or maybe Wasaki (from the now cancelled show Chicago Code)..because it's so fun to say! BTW..can't believe you've only been sewing a year, wonderful work! froggygirldesigns at gmail.com

Mika said...

I'm a new follower!

Taly said...

Serenity

javede said...

My word would be awesome

ELNM said...

My favorite word is thankful. And thanks for the chance to win> ellen@myerly.net

Kristin PG said...

My favorite word is Kaboozel. My husband and 3 year old daughter made it up; any time she says it to him he has to give her a kiss.

April @ Sewing Novice said...

I'm already a follower! Great giveaway!

April @ Sewing Novice said...

My favorite word....hmmm....I hope a group of words count. It would be when my 2.5 year old daughter says "yuv you, mommy." Especially when she isn't prompted and then it normally follows by a kiss and hug. Melts my heart every time!

fieryone said...

Im a follower!

fieryone said...

I have always loved the word Onomatopoeia!!

Carol said...

My favorite word is JOY. This time of year, and all year long. I really like the cute things youve made this year. Thanks for the giveaway ! Wow quiltexas@gmail.com

Jansie said...

My favorite word is felicitous. :)

Jansie said...

And I am already a follower. jansie(at)gmail(dot)com.

Peter said...

My favorite word is Grandpa. My wife would love the items in your giveaway, she's a lifelong quilter. I've been a school trustee for over ten years now.

Karin said...

Peace.

Heather said...

These days my favorite word is family. The past few years have really taught us what family really means.

lemony lucy said...

So.

lemony lucy said...

So I'm a follower So, I think 'so' is my favorite word because I might want to start every single sentence with it.
And I'm pretty sure that Annabella was talking about becoming a mother, but with all the zombie movies and vampire books and other things going on I first thought she meant the other kind of mummy.

Julie Kaye from KS said...

Grace. It has many meanings. We say grace before dinner. Some people are blessed with grace. And my granddaughter's name is Grace.

Margie said...

Favorite word - hmmm, so many. Today, I'll say "bloomability" from Sharon Creech's book titled the same. Means "possibilities." One of my grand nieces will be getting this book for her birthday this coming year.

Margie said...

I am now officially a follower, but I've been checking your blog daily for eons. Love reading your posts. Right up there at the top of my list. Thank you, and thank you for this giveaway opportunity.

burrito said...

hmm, favorite word.... probably 'fabulous' ;)

Carolyn said...

Favorite word: vacation

carriemak at aol dot com

Amy said...

My favorite word is love.

Amy said...

I follow you in google reader.

CMEH said...

I love the work oxymoron! LOVE IT! Thanks for a great giveaway!

CMEH said...

I am a loyal and excited follower

Lesly said...

I was going to say that my favourite word is floccinaucinihilipilification, or the tendency to estimate everything as worthless, but that is a downer and doesn't fit in with everyone else's inspirational words. So instead I will pick "magnasplendent" - if it isn't a word, it ought to be!

Watch Meesh Run said...

Alakazam!! Definitely my favorite word. Just can't say it without smiling. What a fun goodie bag, looks like it was ALOT of work to put together! Thanks for the opportunity and happy holidays!!!

sarah said...

hmm, my favorite word is "pietastic" at the moment - my daughter just made it up to describe the pie i just made. i *think* it's a good thing ;)

sarah said...

and i am also a follower of your blog!

Anya said...

Serendipity! Thanks for the chance!

Quilting "b" said...

My favorite word is Hope. Thank you for an amazing giveaway. Merry Christmas to you and your Family. May it be a Safe and Happy Holiday.

Quilting "b" said...

I am a follower

Janeen said...

My favorite word (at least for now) is 'give'. To give and receive can be a beautiful thing!
jcneen(at)homtmail(dot)com.

Janeen said...

I am a new follower!
jcneen(at)homtmail(dot)com.

Sherryl said...

My goodness! What a fabulous giveaway! My favorite word is "fresh". Well in truth I have two favorite words and they go together..."fresh fruit". Really.
- sunshdws at yahoo dot com

madj said...

My favourite word is outrageous!
jowynj(at)blueyonder(dot)co(dot)uk

madj said...

I'm a follower.
jowynj(at)blueyonder(dot)co(dot)uk

Katie said...

I follow!

Katie said...

word

texheks said...

Favorite word: "topwijf"

texheks said...

And I just became a follower (in my google-reader)

edeenut said...

I'm a follower

edeenut said...

My favorite word... "actually" I think I say it a lot and when my kids say it I love it.

Miss Rosie said...

My favourite word is Asparagus. Everytime I say it I then end up singing the "Asparagus" song, which is just singing Asparagus.

Now the song is stuck in my head. Great

Miss Rosie said...

And I am now a follower

Jeff & Erica Lacefield said...

This week it's "swag" (giggle)

GG said...

I am a follower of your blog!

GG said...

The word I seem to always look for is FREE

Karen said...

Its me again, Karen Lange.

I hope you're having a great day.

One of my favorite words is PEACEFUL. Lots of the time, I call it pieceful when I refer to quilting and knitting.

Thanks for doing such a great giveaway! I hope that I'm lucky.

My email is nanakaren62@gmail.com

Joanne said...

Wow - what a generous giveaway, thanks for the chance to win! Serene is a great word I think. cried2dream(at)gmail.com

savvy stitch said...

My favorite word is peace.

Thank you for the chance to win!!!

savvy stitch said...

I follow you in Google Reader.

KeriCan said...

pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis! roguekeri at live dot com

jqluo said...

Beautiful. Thanks for the generous giveaway and a chance to win!

jqluo said...

I follow you.

Kathy said...

Cattawampus!

Thanks and Merry Christmas!

winterwrens at gmail dot com

sandyandcosmo said...

My favorite word is sanctuary. It just makes me feel peaceful. Thanks for the giveaway!

cwebb said...

"Dad" is my favorite fright now. Listening to our daughter say "Dad" and run for him when he gets home is a highlight of my day. Thanks for the chance to win. jjjcwebb (at) h0tmail d0t c0m

cwebb said...

Im a new follower. Thanks for the chance to win. jjjcwebb (at) h0tmail d0t c0m

Heather A said...

Love the word, "willow". Soft and whispery.

Heather A said...

I'm a follower!

Amorette said...

onomatopoeia- so hard to spell but so great!

Amorette said...

i am already a follower! love your projects, they are so much fun!

Stephanie and Carlos said...

Look at that loot!! My golly... haha that's my fav word!!

xo Steph

Julie said...

I am a follower!

Julie said...

Penumbra.

OhioMomPatriot said...

My favorite word is Welcome. This is a very blessed giveaway. Thank you.

OhioMomPatriot said...

I follow you.

Kathy H said...

My favorite word is Joy. I am always telling my kids to find the joy in simple things and they will always be happy.

Kathy H said...

I am a follower.

whosgotthebutton said...

Rats! As an exclamation, it's infinitely useful. :) This is some kind of loot pile - thanks for the giveaway chance! (Julie: gotthebutton (at) me (dot) com )

Liz B. said...

I'm so glad you asked my favorite word!!!!
Spackle.
Just try and say it without smiling.

Great giveaway--thanks for the chance at winning!

Jeanne said...

My favorite word is "Grandma"

Jeanne said...

I am a new follower of your blog and you are an amazing young woman with a beautiful family. Merry Christmas

Sangeetha said...

my favorite word is serendipity

Allie said...

I am a follower!

Colleen said...

My favorite word is fool. For some reason my husband always finds it amusing when I use it.

Colleen said...

I'm a follower :)

stampinsundevil said...

Hi Jennifer!! We met at the Sewing Summit...we both had Nikki Bags!!! I've been following you ever since and I love reading your blog!! My favorite word is life!!

Thank you for the opportunity to win!!

Liana
stampinsundevil@yahoo.com

Laura said...

my favorite word is Grace.

Laura said...

I am a follower!

Jamie Lee said...

My favorite word is voluptuous!

Jamie Lee said...

I am a follower from the quilt along.

819545a0-663d-11e0-88c0-000bcdcb5194 said...

My favorite word is flabbergasted. I just like the way it rolls around in my mouth when I say it. Amazing prizes! VermontPines@aol.com

dianne said...

My fvourite word is THANKS!
jmclean at mts dot net

Quilting with Jannette said...

I've been a follower for a few months. I really appreciate your tutorials!

Quilting with Jannette said...

My favourite word is HOPE.

Kell said...

My favorite word right now would be lucky. As in I'm lucky the deer decided to run into the side of my car & not in front of it. ;)

Kell said...

I'm also a follower. Thanks for the giveaway!

makeitgiveit said...

awesome giveaway! my fav word - HOPE - we've needed that a lot this year in Christchurch, NZ
makeitgiveit(at)gmail(dot)com

Karen said...

My favorite word is grace.

Karen said...

I'm a follower

Jennifer Ladd said...

My favorite word is pamplemousse ... the French word for grapefruit.

Jennifer
jennifereladd at yahoo dot com

Jennifer Ladd said...

I follow your blog!

jennifereladd at yahoo dot com

OhioLori said...

I'm a new Follower!! What a cooooooool Blog you have too!!

Thanks for chance to win such fabulous treasures!!! :)

bearpaws9@copper.net

OhioLori said...

My favorite word is SPARKLE!!! Can mean soooo many things....and it's just a happy word!! :) Love it!

Thanks for chance to win such a wonderful Giveaway!!

Merry Christmas!!
bearpaws9@copper.net

Heather H said...

My favorite word is delicious. Just one word, but so expressive!

zumbaqueen said...

My favorite word is "time" as in
"I wish I had more of it."

NancyL said...

I've been a follower for quite some time--love your blog and your creativity!! You should have my email through my Google account as a follower I think. Thanks for the fantastic giveaway!!

NancyL said...

My favorite word is "Grandma," especially when my grandkids say it!! :=)

thehappycrochetchic said...

grace... becasue we all need it

anne said...

I am a follower!

anne said...

Just one word? You picked a hard one. I guess it would have to be BLESSED. Thank you!

aerialkabuki said...

Scuba. Fun to say. heatherkowens (at) yahoo dot com

aerialkabuki said...

I'm a follower! heatherkowens (at) yahoo dot com

Crissy said...

I like hearing my kids call me "mama"

Kimberly said...

Awesome giveaway! Love the swag. Favorite word: manpris. So funny!
Thank you for the giveaway!

carrie (believemagic) said...

believe

carrie (believemagic) said...

I follow!

Susan said...

My favorite word is simply "Love" :) Thank you for the chance to win!

Susan (aka StitchGoddess)

fredsinthehead (at) gmail (dot) com

Susan said...

I am now a follower of your blog! (yay!)

Susan (aka StitchGoddess)

fredsinthehead (at) gmail (dot) com

Suze said...

My favorite word...blessings :-)

Suze said...

I am already a follower. Thank you for the generous giveaway

Lorri said...

I am a follower of yours. Thank you for your generosity.

Lorri said...

Favorite word: giving

Katrin said...

My favourite German word is "Pfütze", meaning puddle. It sounds stranger each time you say it.

Lee said...

my favorite word is inconceivable. thanks for the wonderful giveaway!

Lee said...

I am a follower! thank you again!

Lisa Cox said...

My favorite word is Chocolate. LOL

Lisa Cox said...

I'm a follower

Heather said...

Mommy!

Cherise said...

Hello! Thanks for a great giveaway! I'm a new follower! Happy Holidays! :)

Cherise said...

My favorite word is LOVE :)

enbartlett said...

My favorite word is grace.

enbartlett said...

I'm an RSS follower now. Thanks for the giveaway!

Mruna Mistry said...

I think my favourite word is favourite...I use it a lot!

Mruna Mistry said...

Already a follower! Thanks for the chance!

Tamster said...

"huggles" as said by my 2 yr old :)

Tamster said...

i am also a follower :)

Merry Christmas from the UK

garnet said...

Favorite word - exquisite

pianomama said...

Hope....

Allie said...

My favorite word is yum. I love to cook for people, and it gives me no greater joy than to have these people really enjoy my food.

cradke said...

My favorite word right now is "Ponyo"

cradke said...

I just became a follower

Carly said...

My favorite word is grace. Thanks for the chance!

Literacy-chic said...

Hi! What an awesome giveaway! Favorite word is a hard one, because depending on what I am writing, the word changes!! I would have to say that my favorite word for the moment is "petulant." Have you seen the "Lost Words" website? Very worth a visit. :) Thanks again! sewingphd at yahoo dot com

Literacy-chic said...

Following on Facebook! Thanks! sewingphd at yahoo dot come

Sarita said...

My favorite word is awesome! You have an awesome giveaway! lol

Ms Nora said...

Pink!

Nanbon44 said...

my favorite work, I have three

Live, Love, Laugh

Sharon said...

Lately, my favorite word is patchwork. It's got a million uses beyond sewing & it's just fun to say. Patchwork! :D

Thanks for the amazing giveaway!

Andi said...

Unfortunately!

Sasha said...

I'm a follower!

Sasha said...

My favorite word is feuille, it's a french word meaning leaf. It's a lovely word to say, and feels nice, now I guess i must be officially nuts.

dooddles said...

Simplify <3

dooddles said...

Following :o)

Henria O. said...

Favorite word? Easy...awesomastic! Like this giveaway! :)
sazzyfrazz at gmail dot com

Henria O. said...

I'm a follower!
sazzyfrazz at gmail dot com

ErikawithaK said...

My favorite word is "hope"! Nothing without it!

erikaahaj at verizon.net

Mama Lusco said...

Awesome prize pack! My word is 'forgiveness.' Thank you. mamalusco at ortelco dot net

Lisbeth said...

Holy moly! That is a crazy awesome giveaway!

My favorite word is "Yes", as in "Hey honey, it's cool with you if I buy some more fabric, right?" "yes!" ;)

Lobela said...

Great Giveaway, sooo generous.

Due to the season, I'm going to have to go with the word "Sparkle".

Sarah said...

indubitably....its so fun to say!

Sarah said...

I am a follower, thank you for such a wonderful giveaway!

Rineke said...
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Rineke said...

Wow, is my favorite word. Because of this very nice give-away, because of the many many comments! I love your blog, thanks for the chance for this give-away.

Rineke said...

Wow, is my favorite word. Because of this very nice give-away, because of the many many comments! I love your blog, thanks for the chance for this give-away.

sweet diesel designs said...

please forgive me if I've already commented...I can't find my post and truly can't remember if I did post already. My word is love.

Theresa said...

"delightful"

sweet diesel designs said...

i'm most definitely a follower of your site...love it! (see there i go with my "word") :)

Serena said...

Favorite word? That's a hard one. I like glimmer and chartreuse and velvet. There are so many wonderful words!

Maggie said...

What a great, generous giveaway! Thanks so much for sharing the summit swag!

One of my favorite words is "simplicity!" Hard to remember and live by, but working at it!!

Maggie said...

I've been a happy follower of your blog for a while!

Living in La La Land said...

My favorite word is ha! I don't know why, but I say it all the time!
chacoyaguayo(at)yahoo(dot)com
Thank you for the opportunity;)

Living in La La Land said...

I am a new follower-LivinginLaLaLand!

harleywife57 said...

my favorite word is : redeemed ( by the blood of Jesus !) It's changed my life !

harleywife57 said...

I already follow your blog ! thanks for the FABULOUS SUPER DUPER GIVEAWAY !!!! wooohhooooo !

Jo said...

I follow you killer prize offering

Jo said...

My favorite word probably changes depending on where I am and who I am talking to. So I will go with my favorite summer word it it "ride?"

Dragonfly Primitives said...

My favorite word is "Lola" That is my granddaughter's name for me and I love hearing her call my name.

Dragonfly Primitives said...

I have been a follower of your blog for some time now. Thanks for another great giveaway.
barkavenuepets@yahoo.com

Tara-ComfyandPrettyBlog said...

Wow, such great things in a bag. I love GREAT
taraembendesigns(a)yahoo(dot)com

Tara-ComfyandPrettyBlog said...

I´m follower

Sarita said...

Oh my GOSH, what a fabulous present package! :)
My favorite word is... "crockpot". *grin*
Thanks for the opportunity to win! :)

sarita0818 at comcast dot net

Sarita said...

I'm also a follower now ~
Thanks for the opportunity to win! :)

sarita0818 at comcast dot net

Carol said...

That's tough - how about "ocean".

Carol said...

Following via RSS

Jill said...

My favorite word is Hope. Thanks for the chance.

selleck said...

My favorite word is "giveaway" because yours is great. Thanks.

selleck said...

I follow you via RSS.

Jodi said...

Wow! what a great giveaway! And so many comments! Congratulations Jennifer! My favourite word at the moment is rest. Trying to remember it at this busy time! Thanks! x

Jodi said...

I'm a follower!

Amy said...

"retired" is my favorite word. It means I have time to be creative.

Amy Henry
quiltzy at pandahenry dot com

Amy said...

I follow you on Facebook.

Amy Henry
quiltzy at pandahenry dot com

Heather said...

My favorite word is Home.
grahamstory@aol.com

Heather said...

I am a follower!
grahamstory@aol.com

Rachelle said...

My favourite word is "Inspiration"
sable at xtra.co.nz

Smeeker082 said...

my favorite word, the first word that came to mind is Family.

Smeeker082 said...

I also am a follower! oh and close second for fav word is Behoove, such a funny sounding word

Cindi said...

Wow, Jennifer what a great giveaway! My favorite word.. Patience..

Cindi said...

I am already a follower of yours.

Diane said...

fave word: peace
already following you!

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