I love Giveaway Day!!!
Be sure to check the lists at Sew, Mama, Sew for more glorious Giveaways!
Be sure to check the lists at Sew, Mama, Sew for more glorious Giveaways!
More on my giveaway after a few pictures and paragraphs.
I spent this week recovering from the Craft Fair.
Monday -Wednesday was dedicated to yard work. The usual - mowing and then - planting my veggies. Yay! Celebrity and Roma tomatoes, green beans, squash, cucumbers, zucchinis, and jalapena, slim red and ancho peppers. Add some dahlias, jasmine and rearranging some rocks and I was tired!
Thursday, I had lunch with Kat and some gal pals and ended up shopping a sweet antique shop - Old Pittsboro Antiques & Collectibles for about 2 Hours with Libby.
Here's my haul. I have plans for those earrings. Think school colors.
The pewter bracelet is engraved with a dear friends initials! What are the odds of finding that?
She will be super surprised!
On Friday Bill decided we needed to head over to Mebane, NC and check out their downtown.
They have a recovering downtown full of day spas, restaurants and fancy shops.
We did find a bunch of shops more our speed in an old office building near one of the towns many closed mills (as is the case in much of North Carolina.)
At the 2010 Do Drop-in Collectibles and Antiques, 204 N. Fifth Street, I scored a major haul of nearly 18 yards of fabric for $7!!!!!
I see aprons!
I see a cute blue blouse and a simple shirtwaist dress here!
There was a used book store upstairs where all books are 99 cents!
Every day!
I got a couple in addition to the books that were only $1 each at the Calico Antiques Store in Goldston, NC that we visited on Saturday!
Aren't the ladies on the cover of this 1943 book just adorable?
The big book score was this elusive 1956 turquoise cover edition of the Better Homes and Gardens Decorating Book. It's been on my list for a long time and it was $1.00!!!
The other unbelievable bargains were these 5 Talbots sweaters I bought at a yard sale.
There's a black shrug, that is hard to see in my picture, with it's $118 price tag intact. And the darker pink cardigan still has it's $78 price tag. Seriously, I do not want to know any more about these items cause the young lady sold these for $1 each.
Finally, what is up with my daughter, Kat, and her hand?
Friday night Kat and her beau, Brian, prepared a lovely steak, baked bean and salad dinner for us. Bill's back has been giving him fits so he stayed at home. I persuaded Kat to be my apron model.
She is modeling my prize for the Sew, Mama Sew Giveaway! It's a full apron with straps that loop through to form the ties. Blue gingham covered in cherries.
This Giveaway is open to US residents only.
To win this cute handmade apron please leave a comment below.
For a second entry, in a separate comment, let me know you have become a follower or remind me that you are a follower.
For a third entry, in a separate comment, let me know you have become a fan of/like Sew In Stitches on face book!
There ya go - 3 chances to win.
You have until midnight EST, this Thursday, May 20th. I'll use the Random Generator to pick a winner on Friday the 21st.
Good luck!
And thank you so much for stopping by!
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Wow! What a great response so far!
If we get 100 comments (not counting my comment) I'll draw for another apron!
If I get 100 followers I will draw for a 3rd apron!
I love old books, too. Love the apron.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
Darling apron, I'd love to win!
ReplyDeletethriftycraftmama at gmail dot com
What great finds...and your daughter is adorable! Peace, Stephanie
ReplyDeletevery cute apron!
ReplyDeleteThe apron is so cute - love the color. Thanks for the give away!
ReplyDeleteColleen
Butler83@aol.com
What great finds! I am sooooooooo jealous!!!
ReplyDeleteshawnnahouseholder at gmail
Follower : )
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Facebook fan/like-er
ReplyDeleteLoving the neckline on the apron!
shawnnahouseholder at gmail
Wow, you scored huge this weekend! Can't believe the 18 yards of lovely fabric for $7. Maybe if I win the apron some of your bargain hunting skills will rub off on me.
ReplyDeleteLove your attitude projected through this page-what a smile---indeed, it's the cherry-s :D This apron will be worn with love
ReplyDeleteNow a follower. I'm new to blogging but not to sewing. It's time to polish my skills. I'm looking forward to this blog as a creative catalyst and connector. Thanks <3
ReplyDeleteand now a FAN yes a Fan-forget this 'like' stuff :D bring on the cheery colors
ReplyDeleteLove the apron. Hope I win.
ReplyDeleteI follow your lovely blog.
ReplyDeleteand now i am a fan and "like" your facebook page =]
ReplyDeleteOh wow - I've been collecting cherry prints for awhile now to make a quilt and have become completely obsessed with all the cute prints out there. And here you have an adorable apron! Love it love it LOVE IT!
ReplyDeletenow a follower too!
ReplyDeleteOoooh, so pretty! I am in need of an apron and yours is so cute!
ReplyDeleteAlso, I'm becoming a follower!
Thanks for the chance to win this blue beauty:)
libby.oertel@gmail.com
Very cute apron. Thanks for entering me.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute apron! I can see myself puttering around the kitchen in it.
ReplyDeleteLindsay.Forgette(at)gmail(dot)com
I need that apron!! :)
ReplyDeleteOh I'm a sucker for aprons, and gingham, and cherries. :)
ReplyDeletePick me! Ashlee.stricklin@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteWhat great thrift store finds. You are lucky. The apron is adorable.
ReplyDeletesimply.simon.sisters(at)gmail.com
What great finds! I never score like that.
ReplyDeleteThe apron is lovely and I'd love to win!
I don't have an apron - would love to be entered! Wow - you had a great trip!
ReplyDeleteToo cute!
ReplyDeletesewsassyks@gmail.com
Oh my, I have been wanting to get a cute apron for quite awhile!
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable apron!
ReplyDeleteWOW, you picked up some great fabric and books! Love the apron!
ReplyDeleteCute apron!! You really got lucky with your thrifting. I haven't found anything good lately. I am so happy yard sale season has begun!
ReplyDeleteVery cute, I adore aprons!
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Susan
susansisney@hotmail.com
Love it and winning it would be great!
ReplyDeleteAlice
What a great apron!
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ReplyDeleteWonderful apron! Please enter me.
ReplyDeleteI follow.
ReplyDeleteI would love to wear such a cute apron. :)
ReplyDeletekristisdeals1 at yahoo dot com
Lovely apron. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeletemrsmchappell at gmail dot com
I am a new follower.
ReplyDeletekristisdeals1 at yahoo dot com
Cute apron, I'd love to win, thanks!
ReplyDeleteI am now a follower!
ReplyDeleteBecame a FB fan!
ReplyDeleteLove the apron!!
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Love the apron, and am totally impressed by your thrifting!!
ReplyDeleterach62803@yahoo dot com
darling!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the apron..I wear one every day!!! thanks xoxoxoxox
ReplyDeleteMy daughter loves to cook (and model!).
ReplyDeleteokay, i just started following.
ReplyDeleteand, here's just my 'comment': thanks for entering my giveaway and steering me over here (honestly there are SO many listed on SMS that i'm overwhelmed so steering is much appreciated). i LOVE your haul from mebane...it's such a nice town. we went there once and ate a tea room. i should come hang out with you when you go junking...but we would have had a knock down drag out fight for that fabric so maybe it's best i wasn't there this time, lol.
ReplyDeleteTotally cute apron! It would look great in my kitchen!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love it! Thanks for sharing your handiwork!
ReplyDeletemeg_hilton (at) yahoo (dot) com
The apron is so pretty! Looks like you had a great shopping day.
ReplyDeletebtowsley@comcast.net
Lovely apron. So is the model.
ReplyDeleteCute apron!
ReplyDeleteI'm a fan!
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm a follower!
ReplyDeleteI love aprons!
ReplyDeleteThe apron is so cute! Thanks!
ReplyDeletehutchyhutch87(at)yahoo(dot)com
Great finds! I love junking and thrifting :) This apron is great. I shouldn't even comment since you've already sent me 2 - love them!
ReplyDeleteWonderful finds! All that fabric for $7!!!! The apron is adorable, as is your daughter!
ReplyDeletethis is so cute! and what a score on the fabric! thanks for stopping by my blog too, www.liznoonan.com
ReplyDeletelove the aprons..gonna find you on FB now!
kay, found you on FB! hope you found me too!
ReplyDeleteLiz
Groovy giveaway. Fingers crossed!
ReplyDeleteI think this apron is charming. :) Hooray for the cute full shaping, and thanks for sharing it!
ReplyDeleteBTW, I love great used book finds. I scored several copies of Vogue knitting and sewing books that I adore. They are classics!
I follow you now. :)
ReplyDeleteYou got some great stuff and at cheap prices, my favorite! Thanks for the chance to win the apron.
ReplyDeleteThat apron is awesome!
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower!
ReplyDeleteHey! I'm giving away an apron, too. It's going to be hard to part with it - but it'd be easier to see it go if I were to win one as well! Hint, hint.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win an apron, I love them and don't have a nice one yet.
ReplyDeletesteffanie771 at hotmail dot com
Tomatoes yum, hope your garden is bountiful. The apron is super cute
ReplyDeleteSounds like a very successful shopping venture. All that fabric!
ReplyDeleteI am a follower.
ReplyDeleteI think I'm going to win!
ReplyDeletepjjllive(at)gmail(dot)com
Fun apron. I'd say you found an incredible deal. Thanks for the chance
ReplyDeleteVery pretty apron and I like the way it crisscrosses in the back! Thanks for the chance to win -- yay!
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower now:) I'm a blogger too; check me out at www.RetroRevivalBiz.blogspot.com. Thank you for a second chance to win your apron!
ReplyDeleteThird try! Just became a FB fan! Pretty blog, by the way:)
ReplyDeletebeautiful apron.
ReplyDeletethank you
atchisonsteph@gmail.com
Cute apron! I'd love to win!
ReplyDeleteCount me in, too, please.
ReplyDeletelkish77123 at gmail dot com
So adorable! Thanks for the giveaway! realbeal-at-gmail-dot-com
ReplyDeleteWow! Really cute apron! thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteSign me up. Also, I think your daughter was just getting into charachter with that hand. I can just see a tray of fresh baked goods on it, can't you?
ReplyDeletesaradfarris(at)hotmail(dot)com
Cute apron!
ReplyDeletegreat giveaway! crossing my fingers!
ReplyDeleteCrazy-cute giveaway! Thank you for putting together this creatively awesome prize--what domestic diva couldn't use a smashing cherry apron?!
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Wow! You are the queen of deals!
ReplyDeletemichaelacking(at)gmail(dot)com
I would love the apron! Just my style.
ReplyDeleteLove the apron
ReplyDeleteI'm following your blog...
ReplyDeleteI liked your FB site
ReplyDeleteI love cherries and I love aprons that dont tie behind the neck--so you've found the apron for me! ;)
ReplyDeletethanks for the great giveaway,
kelli
kellbell_6@hotmail.com
Super cute, thanks for the chance to win it!
ReplyDeleteLove the apron. thanks so much
ReplyDeleteYou must have a gene for finding bargains. Love those sweaters and the fabric! Fingers crossed on the apron!
ReplyDeleteWow! What a great response so far! If we get 100 comments I'll draw for another apron! If I get 100 followers I will draw for a 3rd apron!
ReplyDeletewow, you had a great haul that day!! love the fabrics and books, it is hard to find wonders like that around here, even though i hit goodwill twice a week looking!
ReplyDeletegreat apron, i always wear one when baking, cooking, canning!
hey, lol, i was commenter 100!!
ReplyDeletei follow
I love the apron. thank you for offering it up!
ReplyDeletevickicanman@yahoo.com
I am becoming a follower!
Oh and not only did I follow, I liked u on FB. wonderful sewing!
ReplyDeletewhat a cute apron! love cherries, too! thanks for the give away! *and you got ALOT of goodies!!!* khatarynah@excite.com
ReplyDeleteamazing finds! lucky you (Talbots sweaters)
ReplyDeleteThe apron is lovely :)
thanks for this opportunity.
Susan
following :)
ReplyDeleteSusan
The Giveaway is now closed! Thanks to all who stopped by. I'm off to the random number generator to draw for not one, but 2 aprons!
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