Monday, November 22, 2010

Pins and Needles Giveaway

Like I mentioned earlier I love giveaways.  It's so much fun to make something and have other people want it.  I enjoyed the last one so much that I have another.

There are two parts to this giveaway and they are two of my favorite sewing items, and with both I didn't know just how much I'd like them.

First there is Ned.  He's such a cute little pin cushion and a great way to show off the pink pins that my husband Brad gave me for Mother's Day.  I made him for myself back in May and every time I use him it makes me smile a little.  I made a new one for the giveaway and I've made a couple improvements to the design, he's now a Weeble.  He wobbles but doesn't fall down, he always lands on his belly so your pins stay upright and handy.  I found a free printable pattern for him here that you can check out if you just want to make your own (he's super easy to make).  Sadly this Ned will not come with the pretty pink quills, you'll have to pick those up yourself but you can get them at Michaels.


The second part of this giveaway is a needle book.  I found the tutorial on Little Birdie Secrets.  This project was initially just something to keep me busy one night, I didn't know just how useful it is.  There are lots of projects that need some needle work, whether it's closing up a final seam on Ned or hand stitching my advent calendar.  It's so convenient to never have to hunt for a needle, you just grab your book and your set.  I went through a phase where I made necklaces and sometimes the beads would require a smaller needle, I didn't have to search I could just open the book and find a smaller one.

When my Mom saw my book she wanted one too so I made her one and she's commented as well on just how handy they are.

The book is made of felt and the closed with a vintage button (from my Grandma's stash)

Inside the book there are four felt pages for you to slip your needles inside.  The book won't include the needles, you'll need to provide your own.



So there you have it, a fun, two part giveaway.


All you need to do to enter is become a follower and comment letting me know.  If you already follow then leave a comment telling me your interested in the giveaway.

You can also have a second entry if you blog or Facebook about the giveaway.  Make sure you leave a second comment to tell me.

That's it, good luck!  I'll pick a winner in a week.

17 comments:

Shellyhectic said...

These are so cute! I am a follower!

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Shellyhectic said...

I will be commenting on my facebook and blog about this awesome give away!!

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Sarah M. said...

Super cute! I'm a follower!

Nana Laurie said...

What a darling idea! I am now a follower and I'm giving you a shout out on my blog.

JaCobi said...

I want my very own Ned!! As you know I was recently given my sewing machine and would love to have these cute, useful extras to really get me started!

JaCobi said...

Linked you up on my facebook!! Now my fingers are crossed that I win! lol

Anonymous said...

I'm a follower, and I'd love to win your giveaway!
chillbabie at hotmail dot com

Mitz said...

I REALLY want to win this, like REALLY want to!! I'll come back and let you know when I've blogged about it.

Lacey said...

SO CUTE! I'm a follower!

JuneBug said...

Both of these are SO cute! If I don't win, I'll definitely have to make one. Heck, even if I DO win!

val said...

I'm a follower.
ned is lovely! i want to make my grandma one!

Jenn said...

I really want these, they're adorable. I thought I was already a follower, but I guess I wasn't. Now I am.

CountryBelle said...

Already a follower! Hedgie is sooo cute!

AllieMakes! said...

That is super handy! And way cute! Fabulous job!
Thanks for linking up to Making It With Allie! I can't wait to see what you have for next week!
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Lori@Paisley Passions said...

Darling!!! Thanks for sharing on Thrilling Thursday @ Paisley Passions :)

Karrie said...

This is such a great idea! I your NEWEST follower!

Pamela said...

So adorable. I've signed up to follow.