Now it is time to do my usual "Christmas thing" and that is to have a giveaway from me to you. Well, two of you anyway. Don't I always say I wish I could send everyone something? Yes, I do. And, I wish I could, but as you know, none of us can do that. Instead, I will have the 'old navy man' choose two of you to receive my giveaways for Christmas 2011. If you will kindly leave a comment on this post, the two winners will be chosen on this coming Tuesday, 12-20-11 at 10:00 p.m. and I will post the winners after that time, that very night.
So, you ask, what lovely gifts will the winners be receiving. Well, as you can see here, I have a wonderful book for winner #1 and an equally wonderful magazine for winner #2. Along with these, each winner will receive a six inch pincushion. These are just about the most simple pincushions I have ever made....but since I like to applique, I thought for a change of pace, I'd keep them simple and just applique a heart on each one....letting the fabrics speak for themselves. As you can see, the heart is a red print that I just love and have hoarded for a while and it's just about all gone...with me managing to get two large hearts out of the remnants. The background isn't linen, but kinda looks like it and the back is a wonderful fabric, which to my mind looks 'kind of French.' As you know, I know nothing about French fabrics, but I've imagined these to be French. Well, we have to have fun in our own way sometimes.......
I know you will enjoy the book and the magazine. First of all, the book is one of my favorites: "The French Inspired Home" by Kaari Meng. Scrumptious! And, also very inspiring. The magazine is "Somerset Holidays & Celebrations." It, too, is very inspiring. I love many of the Stampington magazines and could actually spend all my 'mad money' (or more!) on them. Books and magazines are two of my weaknesses.....what about you?
So, there we are! Two giveaways.....just leave me a comment on this post and make sure I have a way to get in touch with you....because if you are one of the two winners, I'll need to email you on Tuesday night!!!! I'll be looking forward to sending these lovely things to you in thanks for all your visits this year...THANK YOU SO MUCH (!) for visiting me in 2011. Merry Christmas!
And, stay warm, safe and cozy........giant hugs, pat
PS. Remember, I'll be happy to send one of these packages to you no matter where you live on the planet....so comment please.......you might win!!
94 comments:
What a lovely gesture Pat, your blog provides so much enjoyment to me throughout the year.
the french inspired home? What a beautiful looking book.......
Merry Christmas, and nothing but
happiness for 2012
xx
julie
I have just discovered your blog, and can't believe you only have 2 other replies. What a sweet prize. I'd love to be in the draw thanks.
Judy
The book and magazine look lovely, but the pin cushion is my favorite.
Merry Christmas
I have enjoyed reading your blog all year long. I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Nan - sewhandy13atyahoo.com
Does that French-Inspired Home show you how to turn a rabbit hutch into a designer home? I have never seen either of those publications. How to make decorations does sound like fun, but the cute pincushion with a heart... Now I know how to use that! Certainly your friendship is the biggest gift of all.
Well Merry Christmas Pat...Are you ready for Santa? As usual you make my heart smile when I read your posts and I always find somethng in them to agree with and this time it is "mad money on books and or magazines". I too am the same way but I look at it this way that is how we have become so creative, don't you think? I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year for you and your Dhoney....Hugs to you
Hi Pat!
Merry Christmas! You always have some of the best Give Away prizes -always something differnet inad interesting. As we end this year I wish for you a New Year ahead with lots of health, happiness and bundles of new creative ideas!
Hugs,
Nicki
Books, magazines, and quilty stuff! 3 of my weaknesses right there. When I worked at a bookstore, half my wages went to books and magazines every single month.
Thank you so much for having a giveaway, the prizes look wonderful. :)
Hello Pat, would certainly love to win one of your prizes. Blogger dropped the list of blogs I visit some time ago and I am still re-finding them slowly via other blogs mostly! Nice to find you again. Betty
I have been following your blog for a short time. Such a wonderful giveaway.
Good Morning. :o)
I am visiting your blog for the first time this morning and so glad to have found you. :o)
Thank you for placing my name in your hat as well. :o) Also, feel free to drop in anytime.
Sincerely, Trish
How sweet of you to have this giveaway!! Love it all!!! I too have a weakness for books and magazines, but that pincushion is just darling n- would love to own it.
Merry Christmas and Happiest New year to you and yours!
Oh, me, me, me, me!!! Carol Ann obliterated everyone with her biding on your donation pin cushion at the guild meeting the other night, no one stood a chance! And these are beautiful, and yes, look French to me, too!
Hope you have a wonderful Christmas, Pat, and hope you can swing by AWOL - it's only a little over 2 months away, can you believe it!??!
What a wonderful way to celebrate Christmas on your blog!
What a generous giveaway! I've had my eye on that book for a while. Thanks for the chance
The treasures Are Lovely! I just went through all of your posts categorized as "embroidery" - such inspiration for me! I love the the french-knotted buttons, your patriotic pin, and the pincushions. Thank you for sharing your lovely work.
What a great idea, and you have such adorable pin cushions. Those are beautiful!
What a great giveaway! Thanks so much!
Thanks for an awesome giveaway! The pincushions you made are so beautiful and simple. I love to stitch too, and have enjoyed looking at your blog!
monicafullerton@yahoo.com
what a wonderful giveaway! Hope to win myself a Christmas present!
A very merry christmas to you and your family,i think you are special to give us this opportunity,you are very generous,so i wish you all the best,for your family too...
Diana from Italy...
anaidpatch@yahoo.it
You are in the holiday spirit, thank you for letting us come into your life.The book looks fabulous, I am making pin cushions for gifts.
Thank you for the beautiful giveaway. Fingers crossed.
Your pin cushions are just beautiful. Love your giveaway.
I really enjoy your blog and usually get it on my phone since that is my computer.. now I have a "real" one and can comment! Have a very merry Christmas.. would love to win your wonderful gift.
Hi, Pat Happy Holiday to you and yours. Thank you for such a wonderful giveaway.
It would be wonderful to win it just so I could come pick it up. Merry Christmas
Pat ... it's great that you're offering a French twist to your giveaway. Lately, I've really started liking it. I'm truly enchanted by a French style now. How nice of you to give away such idea books and handmade gifts! Have a great holiday!
Christy
botm2@yahoo.com
Bonjour, Pat!
Quel belles choses vous faites! J'aime bien les livres et les petites "pincushions." Je ne connais pas ce mot en francais, mais j'éspere que le "old navy man" me choisir pour les cadeaux adorable!
Joyeuse Noel!
Shannon
Magazines are my weakness! Although I have a rule. There has to be at least 2 things in the magazine that I think I might make.
That's a beautiful pincushion, Pat.
I would love to be in the drawing!
Cindy
Your color-coordinated hearts and magazines are so pretty. I enjoy every one of your blogs and forward them to my 91-year-old mother who truly enjoys them. Hope I get one of the pin cushions!
Thanks for your generosity in doing
to give aways. Merry Christmas to
you and your old sailor.
Pat S.
I want to thank you for your blog, as it is one that I truly look forward to reading. You have inspired me to be more creative in my work. THANK YOU again, AND HAPPY HOLIDYS.
Pat-
What beautiful gifts! Of course I'd love to win. It's been fun getting to know you.
Bonnie
www.bbonnieblue2.blogspot.com in case I have to sign as Anon.
So very generous! Hope you have a fantastic Christmas!!!
Ah, you are so sweet to thnk of your readers at Christmas! No matter how simple they are still a Pat Eaton original. Something anyone would want. Wishing you and the old Navy man the merriest of days! Hope to se you both soon. Love you!!! JIM
How very sweet. I hope I win. Thank you.
What a great giveaway!!! Thanks for the chance to win :)
kelly@siblingstew.com
Hi Pat, Merry Christmas to you and your family. I just came across your blog today. The pin cuchion is so adorable.
I just came across your blog and am so glad I did. The French inspired home book looks amazing. My aughter just came back from France and she took some wonderful photos and said how much she enjoyed being there. Fell in love with Paris. I love French styled decor very much from what I have seen online but a book would be wonderful on my coffee table to dream and drool over!
All the very best for a wonderful Christmas and a happy new year.
Sandra
nz.sandra@gmail.com
WHAT LOVELY THINGS YOU HAVE CREATED!YOU ARE INDEED A TALENTED LADY~I TOO LOVE TO COLLECT VINTAGE PURSES BUT HAVE A HARD TIME FINDING THEM,BUT THE ONES YOU HAVE ARE SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL!THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE OPPORTUNITY FOR THIS GREAT GIVAWAY AND I AM SO GLAD I FOUND YOUR SITE!HAVE A JOYOUS CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR,LOVE~
What a wonderful Christmas giveaway and your pincushions are so cute! Thank you for a chance to win and I am really happy I found your blog :)
A wonderful and generous holiday gift! Thank you.
Love your textile work.
What beauty ready to be given away. I love that you like fabrics for their frenchness whether or not they are.
Wishing you a truly special Christmas and Happy New Year from downunder.
How lovely,the pincushions are so cute. Would love the french inspired home book, but both giveaways are so nice. Thank you
What a gorgeous prize - I'd love one of those beautiful pin cushions!
Kell
kincavel_krosses@yahoo.co.uk
wow- 2 giveaways? what a wonderful Christmas surprise! Thanks for the lovely giveaway and all your lovely postings that I just discovered!
nick0166 (at) yahoo dot com
How thoghtful of you to make this giveaway possible. Hope I can be the lucky winner.
What a great gift!!
I am new here and so glad I found my way!! What a lovely giveaway - thanks for the chance.
Beautiful gifts - thanks so much.
This is the type of work I love combining embroidery and quilting. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
What beautiful gifts, Pat!
Thanks for having a giveaway - your prizes are great and who doesn't need a little inspiration now and again!!!
I have only recently discovered your blog; you are an inspiration to us all. Would love too win this prize. Thank you for your generosity
Pat: Those hearts are adorable and I would love to have one. THe Books look interesting and full of more fun.
Thanks for sharing, Denise
paperpals@yahoo.com
I would love to win. Thanks, mamatkins@hotmail.com
Wow what an amazing giveaway. Just seen this on Craft Gossip and now going to have a look around your blog. Merry Christmas!
What a generous heart you have Pat. I know I so like giving things just as well as receiving. Thank you for offering us yet again one more chance to receive a wonderful gift. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
I just "found" your darling blog thru Craft Gossip! I will be looking at all your beautiful ideas from time to time.
I have always loved anything "French", and your heart pincushions are adorable.
Happy Holidays!
Nettie
nettiecrain@live.com
What a lovely giveaway! thank you and enjoy the holidays!
Hi,I'm new to your blog, and will be back. I found you over on "Craft Gossip" . Wonderful give away. Though, apparently the biggest give away is your heart and friend ship.
Merry Christmas.
Pat, this is my first time here. I found you over at "Craft Gossip.
What a lovely site . I will be back. Have a Merry Christmas.
I have enjoyed reading your blog, and your giveaway is very generous and pincushions are always so useful. Elaine Akers
EAkers@aol.com
Had not seen your work until today, great things.Thanks for the giveaway,I really hope I'm one of the two lucky people who win.
Oh, what a treat for the eyes and imagination. There is nothing like items made from the heart. Thanks for the blog, fun and chance to win. Have a happy and blessed holiday and keep on creating.
What a gorgeous giveaway!! thank you so much...
Merry Christmas!!
Ofelia.
I love your blog and your pincushions! Thank you for the chance to win and Merry Christmas to you and yours.
Such a cute giveaway, I would like to win it. Hope you have a great Christmas and a very good New Year.
Oh wow, you are so generous. I just love making christmas ornaments, i make my friends one every year.
It would be awesome to be able to bring home either of these books. Thanks so much for this opportunity, love your blog and a Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Ooh, I didn't know about the French General book, I'll have to track down a copy. Your pincushions look very French.
I had so wanted to shop in the fabric district, located near Montmarte, while I was in Paris with my daughter for a few days at the end of her college internship. However, she insisted we search high and low for a particular soccer jersey to give as a souvenir to her then boyfriend's brother. After she finally found the jersey, we hiked back up to the fabric shops, but they'd all been shuttered closed. That was our final day in Paris, too. My husband promised to take me to Paris again someday, and I will get my chance to peruse those fabric shops!
I hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas!
You have a lovely blog, and I am a new follower! I'd love a chance to enter for the wonderful giveaways!
Thanks :)
kimberlybreid at hotmail dot com
Nice giveaway! Thank you for the chance Pat.
I love this giveaway and your Bit of Heaven work. Thanks for a chance to win.
Love the pin cushions. I'd love to win either of the giveaways. Thanks. Merry Christmas to you and yours.
sweepster49 at comcast dot net
Thanks for the chance to win! I love the book and magazine you are offering!! :)
Desi
Thank you for he chance to win Pat! Wonderful things I would treasure! Hope you have a very Merry Christmas!!!
Gorgeous pin cushions! Thanks for the chance to win:)
I totally agree with you, I can spend tons of money on books and magazines. What a great giveaway and that special touch with your pincushion as well.
Thank you for your giveaway and a chance to win. Thanks for being so Generous. Happy Holidays to you and your family and a Blessed New Year.
usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com
Your blog is so lovely. I'm glad that I found it.
Thank you for a chance to win. Merry Christmas.
I just found your blog and it is was love at first sight. So much fun creative inspiration! Your giveaway is so sweet and I must say pulling at my heart strings♥ Keeping my fingers crossed! Merry Christmas! KelleyAnne
I have never seen those books before and would love to have them. The pin cushion is so cute. Just found your blog.
Jacque
What a wonderful giveaway, would so love to win one of the books.
Thanks for the chance to win.
I look at your blog every so often and find it quite inspirational. You are always so generous in word and deed. Have a great holiday. Thanks for the opportunmity to win one of these prizes.
Thank you for the giveaway. Scrumptious! Merry Christmas to you and yours!
I went to France a few years ago. Ever since then I have wanted to build and decorate a home like the ones that I stayed in over there. This would be wonderful. Merry Christmas :)
Pat, A very wonderful holiday to you. I wish you peace, health, and happiness in the coming year. The giveaways are lovely, thanks for a chance to win.
Hello Pat! Gee the colors are inspiring. This year I really am going to start working on Christmas 2012 on Dec. 26! Have a Merry Christmas! Linda--freezing in Maine
I really appreciate your professional approach. These are pieces of very useful information that will be of great use for me in future. Thanks for it.
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Lovely giveaway...Just love the books and pincushion!!! Wishing you a blessed Christmas and an inspiring New Year.
Ivy
ivy.gurl@hotmail.com
Wow lovely give away! Thanks so much!
I'd love to win this lovely giveaway! Thanks you very much and happy holidays!
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