Wednesday, 27 May 2009

three prizes to win!

Today is May Giveaway day as organised by SewMamaSew. Back in December they held a fabulous international giveaway extravaganza and I loved the idea of being part of it this time. So until 1900 hours (British Summer Time=GMT+1) on Sunday May 31 come join in the festivities.


Number One

This gorgeous vase/pot handpainted by my extremely talented friend who is about to take the ceramic world by storm (so I keep telling her). It stands about six inches tall with a three inch circumference at the top.



I was tempted to keep it.





Number Two

I wasn't tempted to keep this one. This prize needs knowledge and experience of whips and chairs. Just don't tell Princess Curly-Wurly if you win this one.



But she is cute.



Number Three.




The old linen teatowel this originally was represents a lot of what I love about craft. Beautiful colours, exquisite stitching, the texture of aged (well worn) linen. Women making their daily worlds a bit more beautiful. It encapsulates much of what I took from Jane Brocket's book. I would call it Utilitarian Art but that term has been taken already.
I have repurposed it into a smallish sized shopper and hope that comfycosy will still be talking to me after seeing this picture. The original piece came from a prize I won over on her blog a few months ago. A shopping bag seems a better life than lurking in my beautiful things cupboard to be petted and adored.
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70 comments:

  1. Munkeh27 May 2009 at 14:46

    Wonderful prizes!! But I believe the 2nd one wil be a bit hard to ship in a bubbly envelope.

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  2. Gina27 May 2009 at 15:00

    I would like to win no. 2 please... my whip and chair are ready.

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  3. knitaddict27 May 2009 at 16:22

    Would love to win number 2 but as Stine says, bit hard for you to ship her in a bubbly envelope all the way to the UK!!

    Kind of hoping your kidding??? poor beautiful girl!!

    Would love to be in the draw for the other two tho!
    Cheers

    Tia xxx

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  4. Ivywindow27 May 2009 at 17:13

    great prizes, and who wouldn't be thrilled to have an excuse to break out the whip...

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  5. Thimbleanna27 May 2009 at 17:37

    Beautiful prizes Trashy! I'd be happy to win any one of them, but the one I really want is that puppy! I cringe at the thought of a long plane ride for her though! ;-)

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  6. Purple Paisley Patch27 May 2009 at 17:55

    How could you bear to part with that gorgeous assistant of yours? Or is it an autographed photo you're parting with? I'd love the bag, how lovely for a spot of shopping and a cuppa with the girls! :-)

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  7. Emily Gusba27 May 2009 at 17:59

    Oh wow. That tea towel shopper is gorgeous, and I would be thrilled to win!

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  8. The Retired Mama27 May 2009 at 18:34

    The tea towel tote is soooo cute.

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  9. Heather27 May 2009 at 18:47

    I'd especially love number two. Oh, how I long for a dog! But the other two are great consolations as well. :)

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  10. Natalija27 May 2009 at 18:48

    # 1 is really beautiful.

    Thank you for the giveaway! Please include me in the drawing.

    stitchsavesnine (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  11. windycindy27 May 2009 at 18:51

    I would be a happy camper with any of your delightful prizes giveaways!
    Please enter me in your drawing.
    I really appreciate it very much!
    Many thanks, Cindi
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  12. Daisie27 May 2009 at 20:11

    oh, yes please count me in!
    I'll opt out of number two though!
    xxx

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  13. Locket Pocket27 May 2009 at 21:04

    Oooooh! Pressies!!! But be careful Princess C-Dub doesn't see what you are planning! Locket xxx

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  14. QuiltChick27 May 2009 at 21:31

    Very cute! Luv the dog!

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  15. Selina27 May 2009 at 22:33

    mmm, number 2 looks tempting, don't know how she'd go in the post to Australia, so I'd have to go with number 3. Can't resist anything vintagey!! have you entered my giveaway yet?

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  16. Anonymous27 May 2009 at 23:17

    I'm in the UK so I guess I could actually accept No2! No1 is sooooooo beautiful - tell your firend I think she's great!

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  17. sandyandcosmo28 May 2009 at 00:02

    I love your giveaway and your sense of humor! What a sweet pup!

    sandyandcosmo@yahoo.com

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  18. BettsyKingston28 May 2009 at 00:11

    Good lord she will take the world by storm and I'm now inspired to go and buy some linen. I'm serious, I'm going to do it today!

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  19. Anonymous28 May 2009 at 00:42

    Curly-Wurly would fit right in here at our place, LOL. I love what you did with the vintage tea towel. Thank you so much for a chance to win.

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  20. undeadgoat28 May 2009 at 01:32

    I can't tell whether number two is bondage or a puppy--I want bondage, but not a puppy.

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  21. T@iy@28 May 2009 at 02:44

    I am really enjoying the old teatowels right now. Great giveaway!

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  22. Mama Lusco28 May 2009 at 04:35

    Love the thrifted tea towel. Thanks for the fun giveaways.

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  23. Amanda W28 May 2009 at 07:18

    Oooh what a gorgeous and generous giveaways!! Please enter me into the draw.

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  24. Stitchbird28 May 2009 at 08:54

    No 2 No 2 please please. Weee baby. Do you think customs will notice.

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  25. Anonymous28 May 2009 at 10:14

    Interesting handmade choices. Good one's of course
    I'd love to win!
    Ashley
    ashlomb at yahoo dot com

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  26. Michelle28 May 2009 at 11:19

    Oh Trash, I can always count on you to make me laugh.

    Does number 2 come wormed? If not, I think it would be safer to take number 3.

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  27. Silvia LGD (Little Green Doll)28 May 2009 at 13:41

    hahaha! The 2nd one is the best! hahaha! Thanks for this giveaway!

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  28. wonderwoman28 May 2009 at 21:13

    i just love all three - but number two especially!!!

    xxx

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  29. grandmarockton29 May 2009 at 00:50

    Bet you could be in TROUBLE on the 2nd one BUT I'd like to win you'd have to explain

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  30. Bonnita29 May 2009 at 00:55

    The hubby and I both flipped over prize number 2! We would both love to win this wild one, and your other prizes as well!

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  31. Fawnda@Fireflies and Jellybeans29 May 2009 at 04:13

    I would like to win Prize #1 or #3... #2 would go #2 all over my yard and that would not be good! : )

    Thanks for hosting!

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  32. Unknown29 May 2009 at 05:49

    I would love number 1 and 3, but I think my husband would be upset with number 2 coming here... the cat might be too!

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    Cassie
    cmdoduck(at)gmail(dot)com

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  33. Louisa29 May 2009 at 07:57

    Funny - the feline was just saying he would like a pet dog.

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  34. Christy 29 May 2009 at 10:44

    i would totally love to win prize # 3!It's just my cup of tea!

    drop by my blog for a giveaway too!

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  35. babalisme29 May 2009 at 11:13

    Wonderful prizes!!! I'd love to win number 2 but I don't want to upset Princes Curly, so I'll pick number 3!

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  36. Lottie29 May 2009 at 13:08

    Oh enter me please - the puppy might distract my boyfriend from complaining about all the craft items in the flat, then again maybe not

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  37. Anonymous29 May 2009 at 15:13

    No you wouldn't ship that adorable assistant of yours. See, she even made your day from your previous post :-) I bet it made you smile looking at her trying to get that ball L0L

    For the pot and bag, I would be happy to have :-)You must really be battling with yourself with regards to that vase. To post . . . not to post . . . :-) But you're blessed to have your talented friend near you who'll probably make what you desire .

    The teacup bag is lovely. I like the simplicity and the embroidery done.

    Li

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  38. Tonya29 May 2009 at 15:18

    I love the vase and the bag. Great idea with the linen towel. I had to convince my daughters that the lovely doggie was not for them.

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  39. Unknown29 May 2009 at 16:13

    i would love to win #3... what a sweet bag!

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  40. faith29 May 2009 at 18:01

    The vase and bag would make great gifts!! I would love either.

    fharr@umd.edu

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  41. Ali29 May 2009 at 18:29

    I find number 2 a bit daunting and I don't think she would make the journey overseas well. I would LOVE number 3!

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  42. rockgranny29 May 2009 at 19:18

    I would love to win #2, BUT...
    #1 and #3 will be just OK

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  43. Misty.Creek29 May 2009 at 20:26

    I'd love to win, but #2 might not survive the shipping. :)

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  44. A Joyful Chaos29 May 2009 at 20:38

    I love # 1 and #3 but think #2 would have a less than friendly welcome from the furry critters around here.

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  45. Tawny30 May 2009 at 00:57

    I love repurposed things. I've been trying to convert a lot of my old wardrobe into something more useful (or utilitarian as you say) ;)

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  46. Anonymous30 May 2009 at 02:22

    I'll take them all... Just don't tell my husband LOL :) Okay you keep the dog!!

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  47. sewfunky30 May 2009 at 02:45

    Please enter me in the draw, and don't forget to enter mine. :)

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  48. Jenny30 May 2009 at 02:50

    I think I'm going to win!
    pjjllive(at)gmail(dot)com

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  49. Super Fun Mama30 May 2009 at 07:23

    I love the items so! Thank you for your giveaway. Great item! I also want to give you a hug thanks for the generosity and heart that went into making your item. I love and support handmade!

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  50. MooBear Designs30 May 2009 at 08:45

    Woohoo for repurposing!! We're having a give away too...YAY.

    xo Steph

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  51. pinecone30430 May 2009 at 12:20

    My children would love me to win giveaway #2 :) But sadly she would cause my husband to sneeze too much. I would love to win one of the others. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  52. Ilona30 May 2009 at 13:01

    My boys tell me to choose #2... but not mommy! I love dogs, but I've got 4 puppies (read: male kids) already, and the work they give me... unbelievable!
    Love #1 and #3 though :)

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  53. Nikki30 May 2009 at 13:10

    I'll swap you #2 for a tantrum-throwing three year old.... ALthough the easiest thing to post is surely #3. I love old linen.

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  54. silverpebble30 May 2009 at 13:12

    Ooh I'd love to win number 3 Trash if that's OK - so lovely.

    We could swap number 2 for a nine year old lurcher who thinks she's six months old. She does not like carton animals x

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  55. DangAndBlast!30 May 2009 at 14:49

    mmm vase :)

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  56. affectioknit30 May 2009 at 17:08

    Wow! What a great giveaway! Thanks! Definitely the tote - I'm addicted to totes - and we have a Jack Russell...

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  57. carmel30 May 2009 at 19:45

    thanks for the great giveaway! the vaze is beautiful!

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  58. Wood Violet30 May 2009 at 20:33

    Wow three beautiful choices :) Thanks for having such a generous giveaway.
    Karen
    kareno369(@)hotmail(dot)com

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  59. VickiT30 May 2009 at 20:34

    Oh my. I sure hope #2 is an optional prize. LOL I'd love to win the other two prizes however.

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  60. kerrykatiecakes230 May 2009 at 22:47

    The cats wouldn't allow #2 in the house so put me down for #1 or #3 please! Love what you did with the teatowel!
    Hugs,
    Kerry
    kerrykatiecakeskeb43@gmail.com

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  61. Anonymous31 May 2009 at 00:47

    Thank you for a wonderful giveaway. I would love to be a winner.
    Jenny
    krousegril2@aol.com

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  62. Breanna S.31 May 2009 at 01:22

    Very funny post!

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  63. Ginny31 May 2009 at 02:02

    Wonderful prizes!

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  64. CurlyPops31 May 2009 at 08:02

    What gorgeous prizes!
    I think we might have a bit of trouble shipping number 2 due to the quarantine restrictions...drats.

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  65. marit31 May 2009 at 09:01

    Great prizes! The kids would have oved #2...

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  66. ale balanzario31 May 2009 at 14:39

    Great prizes, would love to win No. 2, but hard to send it to Mexico,

    Thank you, the bag is so cute.

    Ale.

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  67. Joske31 May 2009 at 16:57

    Thanks for participating in the giveaway. Prize #2 sounds good to me!

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  68. Jules@MoonCatFarms31 May 2009 at 17:09

    What an enjoyable blog you have. Please add my name to the drawing and thank you.

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  69. Anonymous31 May 2009 at 22:17

    Awesome giveaway! no. 1 please

    Hi. I'm 8, and I am learning to sew. My mom is teaching me. I have my own sewing blog. I am doing a giveaway too for four beautiful yards of fabric. I hope you will stop by. www.sewingsister.blogspot.com

    My mom is also doing a giveaway on her blog at www.sewingwithtrudy.blogspot.com

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  70. Sweet Woodruff1 June 2009 at 00:28

    I would take all 3. I love dogs. Embroidered tea towels are some of my most favorite things in the world.

    Take care. I really like your blog.

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