Our 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway continues with the announcement of our Day 3 prize: Sew Up a Home Makeover by Lexie Barnes (Storey Publishing). Get 50 simple sewing projects to transform your space. Pick holiday fabrics and voila! You’ve just decked your halls.
To win this awesome prize, answer me this: What home dec project do you want to sew?
Post your answers in the comments section below and tomorrow, one lucky winner will be announced.
Happy Holidays!
Congratulations to our Days 1 & 2 Christmas Giveaway winners!
Our Day 1 giveaway winner answered this question: Would you make a stuffed toy for a Christmas gift? Who would you give it to?
Shirley C. won Sew it, Stuff it: Cut, stitch and sew 25 adorable soft toys by Rob Merrett (Cico Books) for her great answer: “Yes, I would and I would give some to my grands and some to the other children in the community that won’t have a lot for Christmas.”
I’d like to thank our readers for being so generous. Many of you answered that you would make the stuffed toys to donate this holiday season. Make sure you participate in our Sew Your Support campaign and put your good hearts and sewing skills to good use! The new cause and details will be announced in the February/March 2012 issue of Sew News.
Our Day 2 winner answered the question: How many rulers/fabric tape measures do you have?
Natalya H. won a styling design ruler from W. H. Collins for her answer: “At least 7 rulers and 1 tape measure. This looks like such a nifty tool!”
WINNERS: Email sewnews@sewnews.com with your mailing address to receive your prize!
Stay tuned for Day 3′s question later today!
Welcome to Day 2 of Sew News‘ 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway extravaganza!
The Day 2 prize is a styling design ruler from W. H. Collins. Use to draft hip curves, armholes and necklines. I use mine all the time.
Question of the Day: How many rulers/fabric tape measures do you have?
You know the drill: enter your answer below in the Comments for your chance to win.
Winners will be announced tomorrow along with Day 3′s question and yet another chance to win!
Happy Holidays!
To celebrate the season of giving, Sew News is hosting 12 Days of Giveaways on our blog! Starting tomorrow through Dec. 23, we’ll be giving away a fabulous prize at random to one of the lucky readers who answers the Question of the Day. Be sure to check back every weekday to participate! It’s simple–just enter your answer in the Comments section each day for your chance to win.
Our Day 1 giveaway prize is Sew it, Stuff it: Cut, stitch and sew 25 adorable soft toys by Rob Merrett (Cico Books). Find it here.
Question of the Day: Would you make a stuffed toy for a Christmas gift? Who would you give it to?
Making you work for it with a two part question. Enter your answer below and we’ll announce the winner on Friday. Be sure to check back here tomorrow for Day 2′s question!
Happy Holidays!
Thanks to everyone for entering our Free Stuff Friday contest! We asked:
What would you use Flip-N-Cut Magic Templates by Omnigrid templates for?
We randomly selected one winner from the comments. Congratulations to Kyla Olson! Please email sewnews@sewnews.com with your mailing address.
Linda won he own Flip-N-Cut Magic Templates by Omnigrid for her answer:
I can see a cute flower raw edged applique quilt for my 5 and 6 year old girls out of the large flower template. And, a small snowflake wall hanging out of the pointy template. And, I am sure I would find at least 25 other uses for it in pretty short order!!
Enter to win Flip-N-Cut Magic Templates by Omnigrid. This set includes three nested templates to make over 8 different shapes. Use these to create hundreds of designs for appliques, quilt blocks, scrapbook pages and more!
Answer the following questions in the comments section to be entered to win:
What would you use these templates for?
Post your answer by 9 AM ET on Monday, when we’ll announce the winner. Good luck!
Thanks to everyone for entering our Sew it All, Vol. 3 contest! We asked:
What is your favorite Sew it All project for either Vol. 1 or Vol. 2?
We randomly selected one winner from the comments. Congratulations to Jenna! Please email sewnews@sewnews.com with your mailing address.
Jenna won an exclusive copy of Sew it All, Vol. 3 for her answer:
I like the crumb catcher in vol. 2! I can’t wait to see vol. 3!!
Purchase your own copy of Sew it All, Vol 3 on newsstands 12/6 or at quiltandsewshop.com.
We’re so excited that Sew it All, Volume 3 is now available in our online store and will be on newsstands nationwide Dec. 6! Volume 3 is packed with 50 fun and easy sewing projects to take you through the year Not only would Sew It All, Volume 3 make a great gift, it also has lots of great ideas for holiday gifts to sew for friends and loved ones:
Mug Mat: Make a cute oversized quilted coaster for a co-worker:
Head Gear: Create a cozy fleece beanie for nieces and nephews.
In the Loop: Stitch a stylish and versatile infinity scarf to give to your daughter or granddaughter.
Rainy Day Tote: Make a pretty and practical water-resistant laminated cotton tote for your sister or mom.
Cutting Cutie: For a sewing buddy or beginner sewist, stitch this adorable elephant fob to keep scissors safe:
Be sure to check out the Sew it All website, where you can browse through 19 free patterns to get inspired. Tell us which ones you’re most excited to sew in the comments section below!
Sew it All, Vol. 3 is almost here! This volume is the best yet, containing 50 easy projects, 8 sewing techniques explained and 19 FREE patterns!
Check out this sneak peek at one of the fun projects, a cute and handy craft apron.
And check out these adorable cat book ends! 
Discover more fun and simple projects when Sew it All, Vol. 3 hits newsstands and quiltandsewshop.com on Dec. 6. But you can get your hands on one right now by entering our advanced copy giveaway. To enter, answer the following question in the comments section below:
What is your favorite Sew it All project for either Vol. 1 or Vol. 2? (Refresh your memory at sewitallmag.com.)
We’ll announce the winner on 11/30.
If you’d like to take advantage of getting Sew News’ regular issues in your mailbox, there are two special offers available now. I want all our regular visitors and the blog hoppers to know about both of them. Choose your favorite—but you can use only one special offer.
2. Download 10 patterns for FREE: Get FREE instant access to our exclusive 10 Fun Pillow Patterns when you subscribe to Sew News magazine! Plus, you’ll SAVE 38% off the newsstand price! (Offer valid worldwide) Free gift offer: New Subscriptions Only.
BONUS: If you subscribe or renew by 3 pm MST, Monday, November 28, leave a comment here and I’ll pick someone to win one of the first copies of Sew it All, Volume 3, which hits newsstands December 6.
