sew deerly giveaway

Well hello!  How is your week going so far?  Are you ready for Christmas?  I'm not.  But then again I never am.  And yet Christmas still comes anyway and things always work out. :)

I've been doing a little pre-xmas shopping for myself ...

These pretties came in the mail yesterday.  When I emailed my friend Kerri at Sew Deerly Loved to tell her the fabric had arrived and how much I love it, she offered to do a giveaway for you, my dear readers!  I'm very excited for one of you to win this bundle of sweet Japanese fabrics. :)

To enter this fabulous giveaway to win 14 FQs of Atsuko Matsuyama's latest fabrics, simply leave me a comment saying what Christmas sewing (if any) you are doing, already did or plan to do (no one will know if you don't get to it!).

Comments close Sunday Dec 22nd and I'll announce the winner on Tuesday Dec 24th. 

Oh, and one more thing ... everything over at Sew Deerly Loved is 20% off right now so if you're looking for a gift for someone (like maybe yourself, possibly?) check out her shop.  I never leave empty-handed!

Comments

[channon]

I am working on some blankets and felt toys.

[Desi]

Thanks for the chance to win. Definitely been busy making lots of cross stitch Christmas ornaments with fabric backs.
Merry Christmas!
Desi

[Heather Armstrong]

I am teaching my grand daughters to sew! They are 8 and 5 and so far they each made a baby quilt for their new baby cousin , bibs, aprons, doll clothes, PJ's, pillowcases ,and now they are working on doll quilts for their great mothers dolls. They still need help of course (the 8 year old needs less help every week ) but they love it. My sewing room is the favorite room in Nana's house and Fridays ( the day I have them every week ) is my favorite day of the week. i have two sewing machines set up on a long table and their 3 year old little sister sets up a toy sewing machine in between them. My husband says I'm running a sweatshop. Love my girlies, love to sew , love passing on the joy of creating.

[Diane H]

I'm trying to finish up a batch of towels that hang over the oven door for gifts as well as some cross stitch ornaments. Blessings to you and yours this Christmas.

[Dana]

I am sewing like a madwoman....just finished a dress for my granddaughter and shirt for my grandson....now it's time to make some other gifts, machine embroidered towels and matching pot holders...then, we'll see what else I can come up with! Have a wonderful Christmas, Kristyne!!

[Beth]

I just finished a dark jazzy music quilt for my boyfriend. Am sorely in need of getting back to my preferred palette of flowery pastels. Thanks for the chance to win. Enjoy reading your blog.

[catrina]

I've made two quilt tops and am piecing the scraps from them into a tree skirt

[Sunnybec]

I am doing a Christmas wall hanging called Deer oh Deer it's an old pattern and not available anymore, I am loving doing it. It's a mixture of patchwork and applique. Thank you for the giveaway.

[Dora]

I am making a fleece blanket for my daughters little shih tzu.

[Laura Dirks]

we have a new baby in the house :)so no christmas sewing for me!! beautiful fabrics thanks for the chance to win

[Pattie C]

Just finished a pillow last night. It's all I have time for.

[Carrie]

The fabric is beautiful! Boy have I been sewing! I have completed four doll quilts for the cradles my husband made for our granddaughters, pieced and quilted two quilts for my mother-in-law's great-grandchildren, sewed a messenger bag for my daughter, pieced and quilted four chevron table runners, sewed a bag for my grandson to put his action figures in, and lastly, I am currently working on sewing two scarves for my daughter!
Merry Christmas!

[Jenn]

Oh my gosh that's pretty fabric!

I am making some stockings for my folks who are flying out to visit us for Christmas. It's a surprise for them on Christmas morning and it has been really fun to make them. Felt, fabric, beads and sequins - what's not to love?!

Merry Christmas!

Jenn @JennsCraftyWorld

[Ruth B]

We celebrated Christmas last Saturday because that is when the family could get together. My Christmas rush is over and I am so tired! I frantically sewed and knitted clothes for my granddaughter's american girl dolls. So cute but so challenging to sew on knits with my Bernina. She loved everything and I am going to make some more since the rush is over. Those fabrics are simply wonderful. Fingers crossed!

[Michelle Taylor]

I can't say that I have a Christmas project going on but I still have my forever WIP to keep me busy.

[gina]

I am sewing a pillow for my grandson with his name and car pockets

[Charlene]

Quilted book covers, Christmas coasters, Shoe bags to match already given quilted bags, rice heating pads, Christmas snowman wall hanging, skull flannel pj's, and pompoms for two knitted toques. Stayed out of stores and crafted happily this year so no bah humbugs for me.

[Patti]

I've only made a few table toppers for Christmas this year .. quilts, last year. Thanx for a chance to win the beautiful fabrics ... Merry Christmas to All ... Patti

[Judy Madison]

I finished 7 table runners to encourage some young moms and a neighbor. I also finished 2 quilts which are being given to very special people. I also embroidered the word "Blessings" on tea towels for my 3 daughters. The tea towels were edged with crocheting done by my mother quite a long time before she passed away. I had saved the tea towels, not wanting to ruin them, but decided my daughters might enjoy a gift from their Mom & Grammy. I'm looking forward to seeing their reactions!

[Lynn P]

I am finishing up a quilt for my boyfriend. He is retired Army and the quilt reminds me of a faded flag. I hope he will enjoy it!

[Julia Süzergöz]

Hi :) I am a starter in quilting )) I have done a few things but I love to do it! I also like to do cross stitching. I stitched a very nice Christmas wreth :) Thanks a lot for the Giveaway!

[M]

I'm planning to do a Christmas pillow:D

[Denise in PA]

Oooo, fun! I have finished a bunch of coasters, 4 snap bags and will be finishing up 4 quilted placemats soon! By the way, loving you on dear Allison's podcast!

[Patricia M.]

I have made placemats, hanging kitchen towels, covered hangers, stockings, lunch bag with reusable pouches, loyalty wallets, tea bag holder, bookmark, purse(in the making), sketchbook cover. WOW! I guess I have been busy!

[Jennifer]

I made a blanket for my new nephew :)

[Courtenay]

I am finishing up some table runners and knitting a few scarves. And then I will finally be done! WHoo HOO!

[CJ]

I have finished some Christmas projects: a "Cherry Christmas" quilt I started last year and some toss pillows. I still want to make one more pillow--the sofa is unbalanced with just one!

[Bari Jo]

Well… I have lots of plans and don't think I will get to a one of them… before Christmas that is. BUT! I did have a wonderful time last night with my niece. She's five and we started and finished her first ever embroidery/sewing project! She did so well and I thoroughly enjoyed every bit of time with her teaching her how to stitch. I hope this is the beginning of a life long love of sewing and embroidery for her!!! Have a Merry Christmas! Hope you are getting into your new house soon!

[Tanya]

I'm working away on a Christmas quilt that has been in my UFO's for a while. Should be starting the machine quilting today! Feels good to be making progress on it and getting it out of UFO pile!
~Tanya

[Karen McMahon]

I made a table runner and a small Christmas quilt. I am still finishing my children's annual Christmas ornament!

[Cornelia]

I am making a doorstopper.

[Kay]

Thank you for a wonderful giveaway. I have made a lap quilt, placemats, stockings, a bag, and fabric baskets as gifts for Christmas. I had planed more but life got in the way.

[Melanie C]

I'm just finishing the binding on a quilt for my grandparents!

[mara]

I am making some messenger bags for my nephews.

[Bec]

I am trying to finish my first FMQ quilt

[Kathy]

I am crocheting like crazy to finish a gift for my daughter. Usually, it's last minute quilting, but this year its crocheting!

[Susan]

I just finished 3 aprons for my daughters - made from Thimble Blossoms Happy Go Lucky fabrics. I've made a few x-stitched ornaments for my grandsons and daughter - almost finished with the last one. I hope I make it! My plan is to be more organized next year - ha, ha... Would love to win so I can make more things on my never ending to-do list! Happy Holidays and thank you for the chance to win! I always love your choice in fabrics!

[Christine]

I've been making giant floor pillows for the kids this year. They are fun and hopefully will get a lot of use! I am also making a set of placemats for a good friend, and I've finished several other crafty projects like jewelry and ornaments.

[Nancy Andrews]

I have been having fun making pillowcases, journal covers, and ornaments. I am officially finished and if I can sneak in a couple of hours there will be more! Would love to win the giveaway.

[Kay Mc]

Such lovely prints & colors. I am making 10-minute table runners & a bed runner that days more than 10 minutes.

[Carmen]

Gorgeous fabric! I want to finish a bag made of old jeans and I would like to have a go at quilted hexagons. Happy Christmas for everybody!

[Linda]

Sew Deerly Loved is my favorite Etsy shop, and my purchases there were inspired by this blog.
I am finally quilting and binding a Christmas lap quilt from my first quilting class. :)

[Liane]

Wish I could do some sewing this holiday season, have lots of projects ready to start but no time. Thanks for the great giveaway! Lsumida at yahoo dot com

[Cecilia]

I haven't really been doing any sewing for Christmas this year. I do hope to start sewing again after the holidays though. These fabrics would make a "dear" baby quilt. Thanks for the giveaway.

[Krin Warr]

A quilt, an apron, three pairs of Christmas pajamas and a Christmas dress. Probably won't get the quilt done, but you're right, Christmas comes and things still work out. I do hope to get everything else done though.

[AnneMarie]

My Christmas sewing at the moment is out of necessity. :-) Making insulated covers for the outside faucets to keep the pipes from freezing. Necessity always trumps fun. Ha Ha Thanks for the giveaway!

[Janice]

I really do believe I am going to get my table runner done. I just have to quilt and bind it.

[Carrie P.]

I did my Christmas sewing and actually gave 2 quilts and a table runner to a very special couple in our church. Merry Christmas and thanks for the giveaway.

[Sharrieboberry]

I'm working on a cross stitch sampler and then want to work on a snowflake quilt. Q is for Quilter has a super cute Nancy Page snowflake pattern that is embroidered then quilted. Very pretty.

[Chris]

I don't plan on making any presents this year, but I will start on a quilt after the holidays.