Archive for the ‘Giveaway’ Category

Hi friends,

Thanks for the great ideas for holiday tutorials! I can't wait to show you what we come up with.

In the meantime, here are the winners of the copies of Fiona Goble's Knitivity. As usual, the random integer generator did the hard work:

And our lucky winners are:

and

Congratulations! I'll be in touch with details. And tomorrow I'll be back with a quick and easy craft that's the perfect way to turn old Christmas cards or scraps of scrapbooking paper into cute tree decorations. Have a great night!

There's a certain beautiful synergy between knitting and nerd culture. I think it's because knitters tend to be a little...well...obsessive – just like people who adore Star Trek, Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings, obscure Japanese manga, etc. And believe me, I know what of I speak.

How exciting that there's finally going to be a book that celebrates both cultures – and gives you something to wear to your next Harry Potter convention, Dr. Who viewing party or Firefly panel at Comic-Con.

Knits for Nerds by Joan of Dark (a.k.a. Toni Carr)

Knits for Nerds (Andrews McMeel, Feb. 12, 2012, $20) by Joan of Dark (a.k.a. Toni Carr) contains 33 projects taken from three different categories of geekdom – fantasy, science fiction, comics and manga – and mixes in a few other projects for good measure.

Carr has included a number of her own projects and rounded up a bunch of others from fellow knitters, including her mother, a science fiction writer who knits her own roller derby costumes. (Actually, Carr has followed in her mother's skate tracks and also written Knockdown Knits, a book of patterns for chic derbywear that's already on the market.)

The book is also peppered with bits of deliciously nerdy trivia. (Did you know that Trekkies actually prefer to be called Trekkers?) And the intro to each project tells you a little about where the inspiration came from – and might set you on the road toward a new obsession.

My 5 Favourite Projects from the Book

• Baby Elf Beanie – an adorable horned chapeau for your favourite tiny fantasy fan
• Horrible Gloves – buttoned-up long fingerless gloves that honour Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog
• Space Princess Hats – for when you just need a set of Princess Leia buns to complement your outfit
• Aim to Misbehave Brown Jacket – a rebellious extra-long cardigan that's perfect for Firefly fans (like me)
• Big Bang Guy's Sweater Vest – if you love Raj's sartorial splendour on The Big Bang Theory, you'll need to knit one of these

Do you have a nerdy passion you want to share with the world? Leave a comment on this post, telling me about your nerdy passion, by 11:59 p.m., Tuesday, December 6, 2011. If your entry is drawn randomly, I'll send you a copy of Knits for Nerds, which isn't in bookstores until February 12, 2012!

Drop back in next Thursday, December 8, 2011, to find out who won. Good luck!

Christmas is coming!

What would you love to learn to make or do this holiday season? Share your wish list with us and we'll see what we can do to produce a few tutorials and how-tos to help you get into the festive spirit.

Here are some ideas to get you started:

• Are you looking for gift-wrapping ideas?
• Do you wish you could tie the perfect bow?
• Need a list of last-minute knits?
• Wish someone would tell you what to give the crafter on your list?
• Looking for quick-and-easy holiday decor inspiration?

Leave your holiday how-to wish list in the comments. I've got two copies of Fiona Goble's "Knitivity" to give away – I'll choose randomly from the comments left before midnight on Sunday, December 4. Thanks!

Hi friends,

Thanks again for all of your entries to the November sewing machine giveaway. The giveaway is now closed, and I'm happy to announce this month's winner.

As usual, the random integer generator did the hard work:

And congratulations go to MaryAlice, who wrote a poem! We just have room for the first few lines...

MaryAlice, you're one lucky duck! I'll be in touch shortly with more details.

Thank you to everyone who entered. I wish I could give each of you a sewing machine, but there's still time to enter to win the grand prize, a Brother NV-6000D. Good luck!

PLEASE NOTE: This contest is now closed. Thank you for entering!

Hello!

Just popping in to remind you that if you haven't already, now is the time to enter to win that sewing machine. Leave a comment (just ONE, please, so everyone gets a fair shake) on the original post.

The contest closes at midnight tonight, and I'll pop in to announce the winner tomorrow. Good luck!

PLEASE NOTE: THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED. THANK YOU FOR ENTERING!

Hi friends,

I'm pleased to be giving away the last of three Brother NV-950D Sewing and Embroidery Machines. If you're a regular in this space, you'll know that we're also giving away a Brother NV-6000D Sewing and Embroidery Machine (here's how to enter). But back to the November giveaway:

This sewing machine is valued at $1,000, and here's a sample of what you get:

· 129 utility stitches
· 105 built-in embroidery patterns, including 35 exclusive Disney® designs
· 6 embroidery fonts
· Sew Nice Pic frame allows you to customize the look
· Backlit LCD touch screen ( 71 x 38 mm) (2.7"x1.5")
· Automatic needle threading system
· Super-bright LED sewing lamp
· Embroidery hoop included

This is a pretty nice machine!

Here's how to enter:

1. Leave ONE comment only, on this post, answering this question: "Who taught you to sew?"
2. Be sure to provide your name and email address where prompted by the comment form. Do not leave your email address in the comment box. We reserve the right to choose another winner if we are unable to contact you because you did not provide an email address.
3. Enter before 11:59 p.m. E.D.T. on Monday, November 14, 2011. Winner will be chosen at random and announced here on Tuesday, November 15, 2011.
4. Contest is open to residents of Canada only.

Good luck!

Hi friends,

Just popping in to announce the winner of giveaway #2. Once again, I'm tickled pink to be able to offer a brand-new Brother NV-950D Sewing and Embroidery Machine to one lucky winner.

As usual, I loved reading all of your comments – you shared so many good sewing tips! I always learn something (or many things!) that I know will come in handy in my own sewing.

The random integer generator chose the winner:

And the lucky seamstress is:

Congratulations, Cneilson! We'll be in touch with prize details on Monday.

Have a great weekend, all, and keep your eyes peeled: the November giveaway launches on Nov. 1st.

Hi friends,

I hope you had a great Thanksgiving weekend! Just wanted to pop in to remind you that there's still time to enter to win this month's big giveaway – a Brother NV-950D Sewing and Embroidery Machine.

Enter the contest by leaving a comment on the original post – you've got until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, October 14, to enter. Good luck!

This contest is now closed. The November giveaway will launch on November 1. Thank you for playing!

Hi friends,

I'm pleased to present the second installment of our three-part Brother sewing machine giveaway series. We gave away one Brother NV-950D Sewing and Embroidery Machine in September and I'm giving another away right now.

This sewing machine is valued at $1,000, and here's a sample of what you get:

· 129 utility stitches
· 105 built-in embroidery patterns, including 35 exclusive Disney® designs
· 6 embroidery fonts
· Sew Nice Pic frame allows you to customize the look
· Backlit LCD touch screen ( 71 x 38 mm) (2.7"x1.5")
· Automatic needle threading system
· Super-bright LED sewing lamp
· Embroidery hoop included

Here's how to enter:

1. Leave ONE comment on this post, answering this question: "What is your favourite sewing tip?"
2. Be sure to provide your name and email address where prompted by the comment form. Do not leave your email address in the comment box. We reserve the right to choose another winner if we are unable to contact you because you did not provide an email address.
3. Enter before 11:59 p.m. E.D.T. on Friday, October 14, 2011. Winner will be chosen at random and announced here on Saturday, October 15, 2011.
4. Contest is open to residents of Canada only.

Good luck! And don't forget to submit a photo of your favourite completed sewing project for a chance at Brother NV-6000D Sewing and Embroidery Machine (here's how to enter).

Hi friends,

Thank you to everyone who entered the September Brother giveaway! I'm always thrilled to see such a great response – and reading your project ideas always causes my own to-do list to grow by a mile.

I'm super excited to announce the winner of the first (of three) Brother NV-950D Sewing and Embroidery Machines. As usual, I left it up to the Random Integer Generator to do the hard work.

And the lucky winner is:

Congratulations, Kim. I hope you enjoy your new machine!

To all other entrants, thank you again for playing along. We'll be posting another sewing machine giveaway on October 1, and a third on November 1, so keep your eye on the blog for additional chances to win. And if you've got your eye on the big prize, there's still time to enter the Great Canadian Sewing Machine Contest. Good luck!