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Monday
08Mar2010

Pay It Forward!

DateMonday, March 8, 2010

I recently heard of Pay It Forward from Shannon over at **Happiness Is** and I've wanted to participate ever since! Brandi over at Not Your Average Ordinary recently posted that Stephanie from My Little Corner of the World was hosting a Pay It Forward and I stopped everything to head on over and guess what? I'm in! This is my first Pay It Forward and I can't even begin to tell you how excited I am! If you haven't heard of it, here's how it works...

Isn't this fun?! Please, visit Stephanie's wonderful blog {where you'll also see the makings of some of her new products} and her shop Tama Press! You'll really be impressed when you see her work!

So, here we go... and Thank You, Stephanie! I'm looking forward to my surprise! :)  and to the first 3 who leave a comment ~      I can't wait to start making you your special gift!

Eileen ~ xo

 

 

 

 Enter HERE for Giveaway {5} thru March 10th ~ Embroidered Effects by Jenny Hart

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Sunday
07Mar2010

My First Etsy Treasury!

DateSunday, March 7, 2010

...and how happy am I?.... Just grinning from ear to ear! :) There's nothing like the first time, right?! It's an expansion of my fave5: pinch of saffron post. Take a closer look at my Treasury here! Enjoy!

Featured artists: Tickled Pink Knits, Clementine, Tama Press, Andromedia Fine Art Photography, Yann Pendaries Photographe, Spalenka, Hey Zee, Beautiful Living, Jennifer Dickerson Photography, A Fabulous Fete, Me Plus Molly, Jane Heller Photography

Eileen ~ xo

 

Update {Mar.9} ~ My treasury expired {click on the artist to see what I posted} with 142 views, 103 clicks, and 21 comments! I'm happy! :)

 

 

Enter HERE for Giveaway {5} thru March 10th ~ Embroidered Effects by Jenny Hart

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Sunday
28Feb2010

sew in love... with d.i.y. pincushions

DateSunday, February 28, 2010

...believe it or not, I {currently} do not have a pincushion. What?! I know. Bad sewist! It wasn't always this way. I did have a classic tomato pincushion with the strawberry dangling off the side...I have no clue where it went... Right now, my pins are dropped in a drab little plastic container, works fine, not so cute. So I went looking for cute and found a few easy d.i.y. goodies~

...like this tutorial for a deliciously adorable bon bon pincushion found at Craft Stylish. {and the base is made with a plastic bottle cap! :) }

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Then I found this fantastic slide show from Kirsty at kootoyoo! My vintage handkerchiefs will finally have a purpose!
                                                                                      
I've always loved teacup pincushions and now that I want to make one, I'll be keeping my eye open for tea and coffee cups at thrift stores and yard sales. Here's a tutorial from Craftzine.
                                                                                                     

If you prefer not to make your own, then you can always order this cup of cocoa with a personalized monogram from Dotty at Dottyral! {It's my favorite from her shop!} 
                                                                                                                                                                              
 ~ Remember the strawberry with the tomato? It's filled with a mineral called emery to keep pins and needles sharp. Pincushions can also be filled with emery {using a muslin casing) instead of fiberfill {see Dotty's tutorial at Instructables}. If you're wondering where to buy emery, you can purchase it here from Dotty.
Eileen ~ xo
                                                                                                                     

 

 

Enter HERE for Giveaway {5} thru March 10th ~ Embroidered Effects by Jenny Hart

 

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Sunday
28Feb2010

Embroidered Effects ~ Book Giveaway!

DateSunday, February 28, 2010

When I picked up this book, I knew I had to get one for you, too! Embroidered Effects, by Jenny Hart of Sublime Stitching, will inspire you to get that needle and thread in hand and start stitching! 

Whether you are new to embroidery or a seasoned stitcher you will find this book fun and informative with many tips for expert stitching! ~ If embroidery is new for you, this book is a perfect introduction! The illustrations are clear and easy to understand and I love the casual dialogue of Jenny's instruction.

There are quite a few things in each chapter that I especially like. Here are just a few of the topics  ~

  • Tools ~ hoops and frames, needles and types of thread
  • Types of fabric and stabilizers
  • Pattern making, stitching methods, and stitch diagrams
  • Finishing touches ~ laundering and care

And of course...this books comes complete with projects and transfers!

  Build your craft resource library! Here's how to enter ~

  1. Leave a comment ~ Tell me...What would you like to embroider?  Or just say, Hi! 
  2. For a second entry...Blog about it! ~ Come back and leave another comment with a link mentioning the giveaway!
  3. For a third entry...Subscribe to bluebirdluxe! ~ Come back and leave another comment telling me you are a subscriber!
  4. For a fourth entry...Tweet about it! ~ Come back and leave another comment for your tweet!

Get your 4 entries in! Comments will close at 9pm PST on Wednesday March 10th.

 I'll announce the winner on Thursday March 11th!

The winner will be chosen at random using Random.org.

Good Luck and Thank You for entering the giveaway!



 Eileen ~ xo

 

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Thursday
25Feb2010

Giveaway {4} ~ and the Winner is...!

DateThursday, February 25, 2010

 

Erin of SYL: Slipcover Your Life!

Congratulations!

Erin, you'll soon be receiving these beautiful "Posey" Vintage Thread Series Prints by Jennifer Dickerson!

Enjoy!

 

 

Thank You to everyone who entered the giveaway! 

And a very special Thank You to Jennifer Dickerson for offering these gorgeous prints!  ~ Jennifer, I truly appreciate your generosity and all of the support you've given me here at my little blog! And thank you for the wonderful and insightful interview! It was such a pleasure for all of us to get to know you!

Please, visit Jennifer at both of her shops ~

Jennifer Dickerson Photography

Patina Photography

and follow her on twitter!

 

Eileen ~ xo

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