Serendipity Handmade Blogoversary Give-Away

My Pal, Collette, writes the cutest blog,  
Serendipity Handmade.

Today is her 3rd Blogoversary.

Collette honored me with an interview about Sew In Stitches.

I answer all those questions that I am so sure you have wanted to ask but were afraid to do so. ;)

AND [sound the trumpet fanfare!]

we are sponsoring a joint Give-Away!!

 How would you like to have this fabulous, handmade,
rockabilly-inspired, full-size  

"That's Alright Mama" Apron 

(in homage to my [Grand]Mama, and the late Elvis Presley):

Collette came up with the name! 

I need her to name all my creations, yes?

And Collette is throwing in a $15 gift certificate to
Serendipity Vintage,
her fab online pattern shop,
for those of you who love to sew!

She has lots and lots of patterns - vintage and hard to find.

$15 Gift Certificate

All you have to do to enter is be a follower of Collette's blog (new or old!) and enter through the Rafflecopter widget on her blog.  

It's easy. 

Go visit Serendipity Handmade!

Show her some love.

Share the love too.

  

 If you have read this far then 

I have one more surprise for you! 

Shop my etsy shop, Sew In Stitches, and use the coupon code

SERENDIPITYVINTAGE25 

to receive 25% off your purchase.

Thrifty Thursday - August Edition

Where have I been?

Lottsa changes going on 'round here folks.

Bill's new position at North Carolina State University has prompted us to make some tough but wonderful changes.

We are selling the house and moving to Raleigh!

This will be the third state Capital city in which I have lived! I love living in historical surroundings. 

Buh-bye to the 45 minute one way commute.

So long to over $250 a month for gasoline.

See ya later being stuck at home cause 

we just have one car.

Hello Big City of The Oaks!

Greetings 20 minute drive to work.

Welcome sidewalks, walkable neighborhood and 

I can walk there shopping centers. 

And city buses. 

I like buses.

Whew!

The PODS unit is in the yard. 

It's nice to be able to fill it at my own (slow) speed. 

We are planning a big indoor/outdoor yard sale for the last weekend in August.

I am going through every thing with a 

critical set of eyes. 

I am trying to be ruthless. 

If I haven't looked at it/forgot I even had it/what was I thinking, then it's outta here.

Lots of crafty books.

I would love to share them with you.

I have created another page here with the list  

and instructions.

If you see something you NEED ;)

All I ask is for you to message me - 

beckysews [at]hotmail[dot]com

and I'll tell you how much the postage will be. 

That's it - pay the postage and you have new crafty books for your enjoyment.

The list will change as books are shared and as I go through another room.

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As promised on facebook - here are the before and after pics of my Clemson University roommate, 

Dr. Cindy, and me! 

She came down to visit from 

Academia in Virginia.

We had a blast talking, eating (twice at Virlie's!), talking, shopping and talking!

Here we are when living in Columbia, SC

30 years ago

Toasting our friends with a tall cold glass of be- I mean, apple juice, yeah, apple juice!

 And here we are just a few weeks ago.

In Pittsboro, NC

Toasting our friends with little glasses of wi- errrm, 

Water!

Haven't changed a bit have we?

 Off to pack boxes and find more treasure to sell.

 Wish me luck!

XOXOX

Becky

Sew, Mama, Sew GiveAway Winner!

We have Winner!!!

Congratulations Kristin! who wrote:

My favorite grill food would have to be chicken wrapped around fresh basil and tomato and marinated in fresh garlic and virgin olive oil. Ohhhh I ready for some grillin!

Thank you for the chance to win. This would make the perfect father's day gift, along with some grilling tools (toys as he calls them).

Do not be sad if you didn't win. 

I am offering free shipping in my etsy shop, Sew In Stitches, 

now through June 15th. 

Just in time for Dad's Day, Graduations, Weddings and Summer Cook-out Fun. 

Just use coupon code SMS2011.

And keep your eyes on your e-mails for another coupon.

I will be adding more aprons soon along with other goodies.

I am happy to discuss custom orders too!

Machine embroidered monograms or first names are available.

Just $5! 

That's cheaper than the famous catalogues and most stores!

Back to the sewing machine for me.

Again Thanks to all who dropped by during Sew, Mama, Sew's GiveAway!

Sew, Mama, Sew Give-Away

Woohoo!!

It GiveAways galore round these parts!

Today begins Sew, Mama, Sew's annual GiveAway!

This is my 3rd year participating and let me tell ya - it is amazing! Over 500 crafty folks are giving stuff away! Everything from Supplies to finished handcrafted goods. 

This apron could be yours!

Perfect for a Gal

Or a Guy 

Father's Day is just a few weeks away ya know.

Extra long ties to tie a bow in back or

in front.

Big pockets there too.

And an adjustable neck strap.

What must you do to win you ask?

Simply answer this question -

What is your favorite picnic/cookout food/drink?

I can only ship within the United States.

This Giveaway is open until Noon EST this Wednesday, May 25th.
After attempting to view the gazillion GiveAway blogs myself I have decided to extend the deadline  to midnight EST tonight!

Random Number Generator will determine 

the winner. 

I'll announce as soon as I know.

For additional entries you may:

Please leave a separate comment for each of these.

- write (or link to) the recipe for your favorite food or drink

- Become a Follower of my blog

-Check out my etsy shop, Sew In Stitches, and leave a comment on which is your favorite apron.

- "Like" my Sew In Stitches Facebook page and let me know here.

There ya go. 

5 chances to win a new apron.

Make sure I can reach you by e-mail. 

If you are a "No Reply Poster" then the Random Number Generator will draw another name!

After you finish here be sure to check out all the other giveaways at Sew, Mama, Sew.

Good Luck!

PS - Check out the other Giveaway I am participating in over at Just Jingle. 

It ends this Wednesday too.

Christmas and Sew, Mama, Sew Giveaway

Click here to see all the participating blogs! 
The rest of the giveaways will be listed by 9:00am Monday the 13th.
I posted early in case I sleep late get busy sewing!

I just realized that my last post was #100!!

WooHoo! Party time!!!

Anniversaries and Birthdays and Holidays just seem to sneak up on me faster as I get older!

To celebrate my 100th post and Sew, Mama, Sew! giveaway Day I am going to have not one but TWO giveaways!

Since Christmas is uponst us I will select 2 winners from all the comments.

Each winner may choose one prize.

A Holiday Apron

OR

A holiday Hostess set with dishtowel, and 2 hot pads

OR

A Holiday Baby bib and burp cloth set.

So treat yourself or some one else.

All you have to do is leave a comment. That's it.

If there are 100+ comments I will choose a 3rd winner! 

So spread the word and I'll spread the love.

Sorry, no International shipping for this one.

Comments will be open until11:59pm Eastern time 

on Friday, December 17th.

I will utilize the handy dandy 

Random Number Generator to choose the winners.

Be sure to go to Sew, Mama, Sew! blog for the lists of 

all the participating blogs.

Lots and lots of goodies out there to be won!

Click here to see all the participating blogs!

I love this Company Giveaway!!!!!!!

New stuff listed in my Sew In Stitches etsy shop

3 New Reversible Aprons

 Little Hostess Apron

 

 

 Can be purchased individually or as a set

Fireman Adult Size Apron

Child Size Fireman Apron

Big New GiveAway!!!!!!

This printing company - UPrinting - is wonderful!

I have sponsored a couple of their giveaways and am so pleased with the products they provide. UPrinting prints business cards, photos and so much more.

The first GiveAway I participated in was for business card printing - mine are awesome! Crisp clear print and colors.  Sturdy with just the right amount of glossiness.

I am happy to be sponsoring another 

business card giveaway!

Business Card Giveaway Prize:

500 Business Cards for One (1) Winner
500 Premium Business Cards
2 x 3.5”, 2 x 2” (square card) or 1.75 x 3.5” (slim card)
14 pt gloss cardstock, 14 pt matte cardstock or 

       13 pt recycled uncoated cardstock
Full Color Both Sides
Limited to US residents only who are 18 years old and above

This is a fast and easy GiveAway.

To win this fabulous prize leave me 

a comment about anything.

That's all.

For extra entries - in a separate comment:

Remind me that you are a follower or 

that you are a new follower.

Blog about this GiveAway with a link back to my blog and leave me a comment with a link back to your blog about my blog.

(Still trying to think of a way to work one more "blog" into that sentence!)

I'll use the Random Number Generator to 

select the winner on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 

about midnight EDST.

Good Luck!

Next up, I gotta tell y'all about my 

Big Adventure on Friday last week.

Giveaways around BloggieLand and a Winner!!

 While it's 100+ according to the Heat Index I have been busy staying inside and sewing!

I really do not like hot weather.

Here's one cutie little apron I made.  Reversible and child size with a fabric rose hair clip.

I love the precious Japanese fabric with those bunnies!!

  

 

Sunday I tried to play "catch up" on my bloggie reading.  Wow.  I was way behind.  And I still didn't finish but some Sunday afternoons just beg me to take a nap ;)

As I perused the vacations pics, the fun projects and all the latest bloggie news I found a few GiveAways that I thought you might want to enter.  Then again, if you don't enter my chances are better. heehee

First up - Angie of Mama Lusco Handmade is home from vacation with pictures!! 

Beware - some are of a hot country singer! 

She is giving away this adorable headband.

It's reversible too!

Next, I visited Elizabeth at Thoughts from an Evil Overlord.  Don't be skeert!  She really isn't evil.  As a matter of fact she's really sweet and loves to read.  She reviews books and often has an extra to give away. This time it's The Island by Elin Hilderbrand.

Finally, our friends over at Craft Gossip are having an amazing giveaway!

They are offering 3 Etsy shopping sprees 

(each to a maximum value of $100). 

They will also pay for shipping.

I am entering so here's my "Wish List!"

 

From Lisa and her adorable the hemline shop I am in love with this Lady in Red Bag! 

  Not very glamorous but I could use of the these cone thread holders from zipperstop.

 vintagegoodness has this fab Hawaiian cat that I neeeeeeeed. 

 

This sah-weet camera is in Found Eclectic's shop.

This oh so orange charm pack could be mine from Pleasant Home.

 

Local designer Sachi Ivy made these beauties!!

thlvintage has these bindings that I really, really need!

So there ya have it!  My wish list is done. 

Go look around at the fabulous etsy shops and make your own.

Maybe we can both win!!!

Oh yeah, my GiveAway!  I went back to the first method I used here in Bloggie land - our trusty drink shaker maker.

 

All the names went in and

Mindy is our winner!!!!!!!!

Thanks for stopping by! 

Hope you have a fab week!

July Celebration in Liberty and We have a Winner!!!

 Welcome to the "Bizarre Bazaar" featuring Becky of Sew In Stitches and Libby of Glassifications.

This is our first joint show and our tent was festive but sorta mishy mashy.  As soon as we broke down I was coming up with ideas for better display for this weekend's show in Garner, NC

We didn't sell much but no one else did either.

What we did is have fun!

  Libby and I have the sweetest Hubbys in the world. 

Both named Bill. 

They stayed to help and keep us company.

And check this out! 

That's me with Debbie Lyall-Church.  From my hometown!  

We hadn't seen each other in 30 years!  

 Talk about catching up.  

She makes and sells the most adorable hair bows, headbands, tutus and diaper pants evah!

 

 Please show some love and check her website

Gigi's Girly Girlz

It's still under construction but you can shoot her an e-mail or give her a call to order from her.

Ladies, I need a bit of help.

I look positively frumpy in these pics. I know my vintage apron had too much stuff in the pocket so it was dipping and letting my shirt untuck.

What do you think? I need ideas on what to wear to convey the vintage aura and stay cool and comfy at these shows.  It was only 96 in the shade last Saturday.  I don't do hot weather very well.

 Help please!

 And now for the winner of a $40 gift certificate to CSN Stores!!

Thank you all for playing!

Thank you to CSN for letting me review a product and give y'all a chance to shop their 200+ stores.

The random Number Generator at random.org chose Lucky #8!

Liz Noonan said... cover that sucker in catnip! & thanks for following me xo!

 I will e-mail you with details!

Review and GiveAway Fun!

 We had a wonderful long weekend! How about you? 

Saturday, Bill and I attended Greensboro, NC's Fun Fourth Festival.  

We only went for the music.  

We were not disappointed.

Ladies and Gentlemen, From Carrboro,NC
Big Fat Gap
Bluegrass at its finest.

 

Everyone enjoyed the tunes!

 

Here's one nano-second that Bill wasn't running around snappin pics!  

From all over NC - Hobex! A favorite of my entire family.

Gotta love Andy Ware's purple pants!

 

Fresh from his Prague tour- Greg Humphreys!  

The beautiful Taz Halloween! After the show. We is sassy wimmens!

Now for Giveaway fun!!!

CSN stores generously allowed me to choose a product from one of their 200+ stores. I received and reviewed said product - a sofa protecting cat scratching post. 

Originally submitted at CSN Stores
Features:

• Available in various neutral carpet colors - shipped at random
• Encourages cats to scratch on it instead of expensive furniture
• Treated with organic catnip oil   
• Pros: Inexpensive, Protects Furniture, Just The Right Size, Attractive Design  
• Cons: Cat Doesn't Use It, Wobbly base

Couch Protector Scratch Post

3out of 5

This is a well-built product in the sense that it is just the right height to protect our sofa corner. The base is wobbly though. We added a weight from a former floor lamp to stabilize it.
Sadly, Our cats have no interest in it at all. Even after adding more catnip! But I think that is just their personalities rather than any fault of the product.(legalese)

Hopefully Stanley, who is the main sofa scratcher, will soon understand what he is supposed to do with is new post! 

CSN Stores is also offering a $40 Gift Certificate to one of my wonderful readers!!  It's too hot outside to think a whole bunch, so I'm gonna make this simple.

Leave me a comment about your 4th of July weekend or about how to convince a formerly feral cat to use the scratching post rather than the sofa.

One entry per person.

Comment before this Sunday, July 11, Midnight PDST (yeah, that's 3am EDST.)

I will use the Random Number Generator to choose a winner and announce here on Monday. 

Be sure I have a way to reach you by e-mail!