Monday, December 3, 2012

Giveaway Day!!!


Today is giveaway day at Sew Mama Sew!


Im giving away some vintage Christmas fabric yardage!  
I have two beautiful pieces that each measure at least 1.5 yards!  
The at least is because I dont count large attached scraps.  
(The background on the poinsettia fabric is cream not white.  Sorry for the bad picture)

All you have to do to enter is:
1. Leave a comment telling about a Christmas decoration you have made for your home.  
2.  Bonus comment:  Leave me a link to a fun project I could make as a gift for someone.

details:  
  • Giveaway ends December 7 at 8pm EST.
  • I  will email the winner by December 9 and share in a giveaway post.
  • I will ship the winner asap! 

keep dreaming...Colleen
Stocking for the new dog-in-law Smitty.  He's a dog who likes to chase squirrels.
Notice the little squirrel ornament made form felt.  Tutorials can be found here and here.

117 comments:

tpott said...

I've made my son a Christmas stocking and a table runner for the house. Everything I make I usually give away. It's kind of sad I've been quilting for 25 yrs. and I don't really have many quilts that I've kept. I never thought of it until now, I'll have to fix that. Great giveaway, Merry Merry!

rockgranny said...

So far I've finished a new table topper, and new maching quilt is in flimsy phase.Hope I would have enough time to quilt it.
Merry Christmas !

Barbara said...

I made a bunting to hang over the fireplace.

Barbara said...

Here's a link to my Wine Waiter.

http://catpatches.blogspot.com/2012/11/sneaking-in-little-blog-time.html

Christine M said...

A long time ago I painted a wooden star to look like Santa. He is about 1 1/2 inches thick so stands up. Thank you for the chance to win that beautiful fabric.

Donna said...

I have some lovely cross stitched bells I made years ago. The once white fabric is now "aged" yet I do so love these little bells.

Donna said...

Sandi of A Legacy of Stitches shared an adorable wood heart with a snowflake just this morning. The link is http://alegacyofstitches.blogspot.com/2012/12/whats-on-tree.html

Gill said...

I've made all my children a personalised stocking!

beaquilter said...

I always make the kids a lego advent calendar, this time it's a lego technic buggy and I cut up the manual this time so they get one page per day, won't know what it will look like until christmas

beaquilter said...

I like to make these portfolios where I got the pattern from connecting threads, now they also have an Ipad cover and other gadget covers, cute gift ideas

Leah said...

I have a few Christmas runners, and table toppers laying around, and one Christmas quilt draped over the couch.

Leah said...

These little wristlets are on my craft list for Christmas. http://javajem.blogspot.com/2008/02/wristlet-tutorial.html

yorkie mom said...

I've made tree skirts and stockings.

Kate said...

I have made a lot of ornaments over the years but as this is the first year I'm really doing my own Christmas instead of my parents, I'm sure I'll be making many more things!

Mar García said...

I've made a table runner for my sister and some stockings for nephews. Thanks for the giveaway!

Alison V. said...

I made a string star garland out of string scraps that I had.

Average Quilter said...

I make a Christmas wreath out of jingle bells

m hoch drei said...

I still did not do anything.. but maybe tomorrow ?

Lori said...

I am making christmas placemats,

Sallie said...

I've made placemats and a pillow. Thanks for the great giveaway!

barbara woods said...

making my grands a pillow

Lindsay said...

When I got married my mom gave me a great-aunt or something's old sewing machine and she and my Grandma showed me how to use it. The first thing I made was a tablecloth out of really cheesy novelty print fabric covered in gingerbread men. It seemed a lot more appropriate when I was 21 in a crummy apartment within walking distance of Hubby's grad school than it does now in a real house, lol. We use it in the kitchen still though and my preschooler loves it!

hueisei said...

I am making a table runner :D

hueisei said...

This is on my list for the Christmas :D
http://needlelittlebalance.blogspot.com/2011/12/wie-man-einen-weihnachtsbaum-nahe-my.html

Robyn said...

I plan on making a Christmas tree quilt wall hanging to replace my Christmas tree. I have a tiny living room, and hate that it feels so cluttered have a tree in the room.

AnnieK said...

I've made nearly all our Christmas decor over the years (30 and counting!), but my favorites would have to be the felt gingerbread man and wife on our tree. :-)

Michell said...

I made a cute Cross stitch koala a couple of weeks ago

JoyceLM said...

I made some knitted ornaments years ago for my tree. Hope to make some felt ones this year. Thanks for the chance to win.

JoyceLM said...

These hot pads would make great gifts:

http://www.rileyblakedesigns.com/cutting-corners/2010/1/20/hot-pads-101/

Sowing Stitches said...

I made red velvet stockings with sequin and button trees.

sowingstitches [at] yahoo [dot] com

MoeWest said...

I made some 6" stocking to put cutlery in at each place setting at my Christmas table.

MoeWest said...

Here's a cute project for you: http://www.flamingotoes.com/2010/11/colorful-christmas-dishtowels/

Jane S. said...

I made a tree skirt for our tree. It's looking a little worse for wear by now after kids and pets for the past 25 years, so I could certainly use some nice Christmas fabrics to make a new one! Thank you for the chance to win. :)

Needled Mom said...

I have made several quilts and a table runner.

sandyandcosmo said...

I made a quilted tree skirt and a Christmas quilt.

Jodi said...

I have made a santa bag for my daughter in Red work. It hangs next to our tree.

Emily C said...

I make a lot of ornaments. I think they count as decorations =)

Catskill Quilter said...

I made an old-fashioned Santa wall quilt years ago, and have made applique potholders (trees, candy canes with bows, wreaths with bows) of my own designs. We also have a lap quilt that we put on one of the couches every year.

Catskill Quilter said...

WOO HOO! You are in luck! I have a link for a fabulous table runner that I found just this morning, and saved in my bookmarks: http://thesewingchick.blogspot.com/2012/12/tutorial-string-stars-table-runner-for.html
I cannot wait to make it - gorgeous!

Stephanie Zito said...

Last year I made 3 Christmas quilts and an adorable Christmas card holder (a kit from Fons & Porter with a wire stand). Thanks for the gorgeous giveaway!

Mrs.Pickles said...

i have made dish soap bottle aprons and i am working on a table runner thank you for the chance to win

Barb said...

http://www.bejeweledquilts.blogspot.com/2012/12/do-you-have-hour-and-thirty-minutes.html


I have made runners, wall hangings....been having a ton of fun in my sewing room.

Thanks for the wonderful giveaway!

Carla G said...

I made grapevine wreaths many years ago that I hang up every year on my doors. I'm just learning to quilt, so haven't made any christmasy items yet. Thanks for a chance to win! :)

Barbara O. said...

I made a Calendar wallhanging, a 15" angel sitting in a wreath (in fact 6 of them, but I gifted 5 of them to my family and friends), a 55" angel standing in a bucket with stones and a lot of tree hangers - the patterns are from Tone Finangers Tilda's Christmas book.

Ferek said...

I made christmas socking for my "new" daughter. And i was made window decortion

Erin P. said...

I made all of our stockings. eatkin85(at)yahoo(dot)com

Erin P. said...

http://javajem.blogspot.com/2008/02/wristlet-tutorial.html
eatkin85(at)yahoo(dot)com

Vivian said...

Hi there!!!!

I have about 10 cross stitch ornaments to sew up today (managed a couple yesterday). I'm hoping they'll adorn my tree if I can get off the computer to go finish them off!!!

I have a Christmas table topper top pieced and waiting for me to quilt it (again, if I can get off the computer!!)

Linda said...

I made a felt Christmas stocking for all the members of my family. I use felt cutouts, pompons and beads and sequins to decorate them. I've made several types of ornaments too - cross stitch, embroidery, felt,etc. Thanks for the chance to win.

SS said...

I made a pompom garland

Michelle Frame said...

I always make an ornament out of fabric for our tree.
mframe00@gmail.com

Housewife59 said...

I have yet to make anything, but I am about to make some Christmas fudge for gifts

Housewife59 said...

This is quite fun to make, and fill with a Christmas plant. I used some scrap fabric

http://heartforhome-making.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/simple-gifts-from-fabric-scraps-pretty.html

Unknown said...

I've made a Christmas bunting out of a pattern by anni Downs for henry glass fabrics, thanks for the giveaway!

AnnaPK said...

I have lots of ornaments that I have made. Some I made when I was kid and some more recently.
kirkwood0419(at)hotmail(dot)com

EG said...

My house is like the cobbler's children - I give away most of my projects! But I'm working on a table runner now.

I made placemats for my in-laws last year for Christmas.

Richard Healey said...

I am making the 12 days christmas wall hanging.

Richard Healey said...

Here is the 12 days tutorial for my extra entry.

http://temeculaquiltco.blogspot.com/2012/01/mini-mystery-revealed-i-hope-you-have.html#

Pink Scissors Design said...

I make Jesse Tree Ornaments! And felt angel ornaments, and felt heart Christmas garland. You can see them in my Etsy shop (Pink Scissors Design).

Deborah
pinkscissorsdesign @gmail .com

Kristine said...

I made, years ago, some painted blocks with the words "Peace" "Joy" "Believe" and "Santa" on them. I need to make more decorations for my home!

Unknown said...

I've made all kinds of ornaments.

rads said...

i made a gingerbread house with my son

radiyas(at)gmail(dot)com

Calikisses said...

Well, it isn't really for my house, but I made a Santa Tote. It's read with white fur along the top and super cute. I get comments on it all the time!

Kathy H said...

One of my favorite projects was a Christmas card holder. I love the fabrics and I got to use my fancy stitches.

Beth said...

This year I made MYSELF a Christmas quilt - and have been under it most every evening!

Beth said...

here is a fun project I want to make this year:
https://sew4home.com/projects/kitchen-linens/scrapbusters-two-handed-pot-holder

ErikawithaK said...

I haven't made them yet, but I am really hoping to make some putz houses this year!

erikawithak.vintage at gmail.com

Lobela said...

I like to make wreaths. I made a ribbon wreath that I used for years and I've even made them as gifts. I'll post the link in another comment.

Lobela said...

There is no sewing involved but a ribbon wreath is a great project to work on while watching a movie.

http://www.ehow.com/how_4857071_make-ribbon-wreath.html

karamino said...

i stitched some ornaments) thank you

Anonymous said...

We all have stockings that I quilted, but oh my I forgot the new dog!

Debora K said...

I made a miniature tree skirt for some 2-ft trees I use as a centerpiece. audiodropzone(at)gmail(dot)com

dawn - Mi rincón de mariposas said...

I made decoration for de Xmas tree, some garlands, wool stars...
And my favourite (lovely for a presente), the advent calendar:
http://mirincondemariposas.blogspot.com.es/2011/10/calendario-de-adviento.html

Deb@asimplelifequilts said...

I really like this method of making scrappy coasters quickly
http://eileen-themissingpiece.blogspot.com/2012/11/christmas-coasters-expedited.html

Deb@asimplelifequilts said...

I'm working on a tree skirt, a set of stockings and table toppers. Plus mug rugs for family gifts. Thanks for a great giveaway!

SIMPLESEW said...

http://www.skyerevefabrics.com/pdf-patterns/ginger-melon/angel-ornament-pdf-pattern-10-00

SIMPLESEW said...

We are making these adorable angels

Missenota aka Kristin S. said...

Hello! I've made a little mini quilt with doves for a swap on Flickr and my mom and I just cut out the pattern for a stocking very similar to yours - from Quilty magazine.

Missenota aka Kristin S. said...

I think Happy Zombie's "Christmas Tree Pants" is one of the very best holiday quilt projects ever!

joanold said...

I've made an Advent Calendar for my grandchildren. and a table runner for me.

Joy said...

I haven't made anything yet. I keep planning to, and then the busy season gets here and I end up not having made anything for another year.

Macska said...

I'm in the middle of making Christmas stockings for everyone.

Macska said...

I saw this tutorial for a portable first aid kit the other day and thought it would be a good practical gift to make: http://www.positivelysplendid.com/2012/11/portable-first-aid-kit-sewing-tutorial.html

Bonnie58 said...

I'm into Xmas pillows this year. Thanks for the opportunity on a great draw. Merry Christmas to you. bonnielarson58@gmail.com

Sue said...

When I first started quilting I made a tree skirt and matching table cover from some really scrumptious fabric. It is dark green and almost a brick red done up in a paisley pattern. Hmmm, that doesn't sound so great but believe me, it is beautiful and I have gotten loads of compliments on it over the years.

Sue said...

Here is a link to a really cute way to give money for Christmas. I am going to make one for each grandchild.

http://www.lovezilla.net/2012/03/15/dont-blow-it-all/

Jasmine1485 said...

I made an advent calendar this year, a bit crooked but I love it anyway :)

Leo said...

a advent calendar and and advent wreath with candles? does that count as decoration?

Second Chance Tan said...

I made salt dough tree decorations

Second Chance Tan said...

http://www.maychappell.com/2012/10/02/o-christmas-tree-table-runner-tutorial/

this is a link to the table runner I am making x

thehappycrochetchic said...

I have made lots of ornaments and a little paper machie house covered in cute xmas paper, I really need to make more christmas crafts!

Unknown said...

I made a tree skirt. Thanks for a chance to win that pretty fabric.

Cherise said...

I made a Christmas ornament wreath this year. I even put the tutorial on my blog. Thanks for such an awesome giveaway! Happy Holidays to You! :)

Cherise said...

Coasters are always a fun gift to make and personalize for each person! :)

Laurel09 said...

I have made some Christmas ornaments and this year I am making a Christmas throw quilt for our house.

mammafairy said...

I made origami decorations last year, from fabric!They are fun and easy, but time consuming!

mammafairy said...

nd how about doll clothes? for a small child these are perfect!
http://mammafairysews.blogspot.co.uk/2011/12/dolly-clothes-take-two.html

They work on teddies too!

Kess said...

We made these great paper-reindeer that hang out on our banister. And lots and lots of ornaments.

Bossymamma said...

I've made tree decorations shaped like scottie dogs.

dfne at peterjh dot wanadoo dot co dot uk

http://bossymamma.blogspot.co.uk/

Kess said...

I like making useful things that I know the person needs--potholders, heat/cold packs, that sort of thing. I also make different ornaments every year.

DangAndBlast! said...

Mmm those are pretty. I've made many ornaments - crocheted stars - and plan to make one of those little crocheted-star buntings.

DangAndBlast! said...

And I'm making a bunch of these for various cousins - Aneela Hoey's oval box bag: http://comfortstitching.typepad.co.uk/comfortstitching/2012/09/oval-box-bag-tutorial.html

ThreadCatcher said...

I made counted cross stitch stockings for my family. I also made a snowman out of a tube sock. Thanks for the chance at your giveaway.

Ginny said...

I made my own christmas village by painting paper mache houses and decorating them with little christmas pieces. super cute!

gdukeak@gmail.com

Mandinga said...

Christmas tree skirt and stockings! Next up: advent calendar!
mandiprout80 @ gmail dot com

Tammy said...

I just finished 2 wreaths made out of the chirstmas ball ornaments. You thread tehm onto a wire clothes hanger . I saw it on pinterest andhad to make my own. They are gorgeosu and I am getting so many compliments on them
conn_and_vans_mom(at)yahoo(dot)vom

Maureen Hayes said...

I made a homemade snowglobe for my sister this year. I would love to win these beautiful vintage fabrics and use them to make ornaments! Thank you for participating in the giveaway.

Merry Christmas!

Maureen Hayes said...

Here's a link to snowglobe tutorial in case you'd like to make one too:

http://tinkeredtreasures.blogspot.com/2012/12/tinkered-snow-globe.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TinkeredTreasures+%28tinkered+treasures%29

Thank you for the additional entry!

Gayla said...

I painted a bear ornament with a new technique I learned. It was a long time ago, but my satisfaction of conquering it lasting.
freesignge (AT) gmail COM

Anonymous said...

I'm currently making crocheted snowflakes as gift toppers and decorations. Thanks for the chance to win!

Anonymous said...

If you have crafter friends that like to take projects along when they go, I think these are cute: http://sewcando.blogspot.com/2012/01/on-go-knitting-bag-tutorial.html

The Thompsons said...

I made a Christmas table runner.

Nanbon44 said...

I made some wonderful wall hangings for myself and my daughters and daughter in law
Mother in law got the table runner this year

Janet said...

I made a fabric wreath a couple of years ago. I think I`ll hang it on the door today.

kimmysue said...

I have a lot of stuff around the house that I make, but one of my favorites is a Christmas ornament I made when I was 10 or 11 - a candy cane made out of leftover make it and bake it plastic. Sounds tacky, and it is, but it reminds me of my childhood and makes me smile.

Lynn M said...

I made some stockings.

Lynn M said...

I'm making one of those car mat toys for my daughter.